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From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Finds it scandalous that BP has been promoted without an increase in salary: '... in this Establishment, I have been degraded from what was my due as an Artist.' Wishes to take up the matter with the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks JH to give him a few days before making a reply to the proposed pension offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for proposing a memorial and retirement allowance for him to the Treasury, but insists on a £500 allowance (his old salary) and a residence at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Desires more time before making an official response to the Treasury's retirement offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of a request to the Lords of the Treasury for a pension settlement [see BP's 1852-1-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Awaits a response to his pension proposal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.9; Reel 1093
Summary:

Rejects the Treasury's offer as 'dishonorable and degrading to my character as an artist.' Disagrees with combining the offices of Clerk of Irons, Superintendent of Machinery, and Chief Coiner. Lists eleven names of Mint officers, comparing years of service in relation to their retirement settlements. Proposes to accept £400 annual salary with the title of Her Majesty's Chief Medalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Refuses JH's proposal that BP accept the title of Modeller and Engraver with a £400 salary. Also requests that the monthly coal allowance for BP's workshop be restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for having the kindness to warn BP of construction on the wall adjacent to BP's studio. Asks for BP's salary again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Settlement reached concerning BP's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project