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DCP-LETT-1483

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
19 June [1852]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/54)
Summary:

Discusses his account and rent reduction. Comments on agricultural prices.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10478

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.356
Summary:

Takes the earliest opportunity of announcing the discovery of a new planet [Melpomene]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10840

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.191
Summary:

Letter will receive immediate attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12509

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.375
Summary:

No decision has yet been made about closing or moving the observatory, but thanks JH for his letter [see JH's 1852-5-19], which may become useful support for retaining the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12726

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
10] June [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0141; Reel 1054
Summary:

Moneyer's former policy has resulted in two pay scales for Mint employees. Asks help in standardizing pay scale. Repair cost for air pump may be double original estimate. Treasury rejected JH's appeal on behalf of F. R. Brande; plans to appeal to Chancellor of Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12901

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
6 [June?] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0313; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH ready to support BP if he decides to accept office at the Mint. Assures BP that a pension can be negotiated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13187

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Arthur Wellesley
Date:
[18 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0495; Reel 1055
Summary:

'Not official.' Submits 'electrotype cast' of Waterloo Medal for AW's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Analogy between MH's love and action of light. All is ready for MH's arrival next week. Daughter Julia will spend month with J. M. Cameron. Miss Beaumont reports that JH's son John is recovering well from illness [at Clapham Grammar School?]. Cannot come to Collingwood Saturday; must work at 'Mammonium' [Mint]. Bring photography by JH for Mr. Hilhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0622; Reel 1089
Summary:

If enclosed report meets [?]'s approval, please show it to Chancellor of Exchequer. Parts of it should not be seen by JH's subordinates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13611

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.422
Summary:

Is sending a mathematical work on the stability of a moving locomotive, and hopes it will interest JH. YV would like it presented to the R.S.L. Refers to YV's work on double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13623

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0008; Reel 1062
Summary:

Understands that JH has seen GA's letter to H. D. Harness on 'Seigneurage' question. Encloses GA's response to Harness's most recent letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13695

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.20; Reel 1087
Summary:

WB read JH's note to Cambridge University Commissioners on 10 June. Commission will meet on 1 July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13696

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.21; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will send WB's notes regarding Cambridge University Commissioners' discussion of tuition. Expects fuller treatment at next meeting [1 July].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13997

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of HH's answer to George Arbuthnot, who agrees with HH but raised interesting questions. Describes Dorsetshire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13998

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Correspondence between HH and George Arbuthnot regarding comparative advantages of exporting coins versus bullion. Requests JH's opinion. Quick sketch of HH's views about air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13999

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Leonard Wyon's private work at Mint should have terminated on 30 Apr. HH warned Wyon not to use Mint apparatus for Punjabi or Exhibition medals after May. [H. C. C.] Owen requested reasonable extension. JH should close Punjabi account then ask Exhibition committee to set number of medals that they need and hold Wyon to that. Further explanation of air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14000

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for reviewing HH's recommendation for improving air pump. Suggests way to increase work output of Sizing room. Advises JH to simplify pay scale for Mint workers. Promotion of young workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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