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Herschel13030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0443; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letter of recommendation, praising JS's character and talent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13111

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[17 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Explains JH's recent absence. In Collingwood to visit seriously burned daughter [Amelia] and to send son [William] off to India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13112

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1853?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports gold coin production.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13113

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Forwards request of 'Mr. M" as promised.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13114

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[8 March 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Custom House authorities want return of two clerks loaned to Mint. W. T. Brande chose Mr. Harding as replacement clerk. JH does not believe that Harding will work out. John Beckwith claims new record this week for number of assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[17 March 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

Wages for Henry Finch's temporary services.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.6; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns letters respecting [John] Goldsmith [Board of Works in Ireland], who has not yet appeared. Comments on colonial coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.7; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes two Mint officers: Mr. Watt to be sent to Birmingham to take charge of copper coinage, and Mr. Julyan to be trained in Mint operations for future assignment either as comptroller of Mint or second-in-command to E. W. Ward at Sydney mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.8; Reel 1055
Summary:

E. W. Ward has called for bids on machinery for Sydney mint but requests written authorization before proceeding with contracts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
1853-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.9 & -0483.10; Reel 1055
Summary:

Retirement of H. D. Harness. Recommends W. H. Barton, comptroller since 1830, to become either new deputy-master or combination of comptroller and deputy-master. Repeats request to hire special clerk to assist Master. [JH annotation: No reply from Treasury.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13120

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.11; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of [JH's 1853-8] to commissioners of Treasury. Asks CT's permission to inform W. H. Barton of plan to merge offices of comptroller and deputy-master. Emphasizes need for special clerk to assist Master. New policy for signing Mint checks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13121

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[11 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.12; Reel 1055
Summary:

R. L. Sheil led W. H. Barton to expect promotion to deputy-master, and Barton is not yet aware of Treasury plan to combine this office with duties of comptroller. Proposes giving Barton both salaries for performing both duties. Salaries for junior clerks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13122

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] Considering heavy workload from Jan. 1852 to June 1853, JH suggests bonuses for junior clerks and Mint officers. Surprised to learn that Charles Elouis felt passed over for deputy-master position at Sydney branch mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.14; Reel 1055
Summary:

Error in CT's letter to Chancellor of Exchequer concerning record keeping in Mint. Repeats request to hire special clerk to assist Master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13124

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits E. W. Ward's report on feasibility of establishing branch mint in Sydney. Encourages Treasury to proceed with Ward's plan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
23 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends Mr. Aberdein as clerk and private secretary to Master of Mint. Suggests that Mr. Hill be promoted from temporary clerk to replace Aberdein in melting house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

[John] Goldsmith, temporarily assigned from Board of Works in Ireland to bookkeeper in coining department, is working out very well. Suggests offering Goldsmith permanent position and using him to train other accountants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[10 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Responds to CT's request for opinions on establishing astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Distinguishes roles of royal, public, and private observatories for astronomy, and how these differ from meteorological observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13128

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Forwards letter from E. W. Ward to commissioners of Treasury, proposing that J. Triskett and ten royal engineers accompany Ward to Australia to supervise construction of branch mint in Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13129

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 November 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.20; Reel 1055
Summary:

Requests increase of wages for Mint employees, in preparation for resuming gold coinage on extensive scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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