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Herschel13833

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0181; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returns letter from JH to C. E. Trevelyan. It correctly reflects position of EE and Robert Rintoul, as stated in letter from Jasper Atkinson to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13911

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends check for salary due to JH for previous quarter. Itemizes taxes and fees deducted. As first non-political appointee to Mastership, JH is eligible for superannuation fund, but HH needs instructions from Treasury about this. Will arrange to receive dies for Waterloo Medal from Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13918

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH's approval for conditions that HH will set for [William] Wyon to use Mint equipment to conduct private business as medallist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14265

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposes compromise that might settle dispute resulting from abolition of company of Moneyers. Make revisions if JH chooses before sending document to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14266

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Arranges for meeting with JH to decide on adjustments in Mint offices. Wants to discuss Henry Bingley's salary request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14267

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Committee duty at House of Commons prevented HR visiting JH today. Plans to visit JH at Harley Street tomorrow to discuss 'compensation question.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14278

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved annual £1200 salary for G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14705

From:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0792.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Recovering from cold. Wants to visit suburbs while Lou [Margaret Louisa Herschel?] is there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6276

From:
Antoine Cesar Becquerel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.37
Summary:

Comments on JH's work on the spectrum and photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6810

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 or 1852?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.127
Summary:

Concerning his recent visit to Starfield and the observations made by William Lassell with his 20 foot. Regarding the rings of Saturn. Has not heard of the Craig telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9874

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.208
Summary:

First time he has used a pen since his illness. Approves of leaving the Education question in abeyance. Thanks for the Mint return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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