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Herschel1159

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.17
Summary:

Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11990

From:
François N. M. Moigno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.352
Summary:

Compliments to the Herschels. Was interested in JH's article in the last number of Good Words. A long time since he has seen Alexander Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11991

From:
François N. M. Moigno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.353
Summary:

Thanks for his articles on the prediction of time; comments on it. Has been translating an article of John Tyndall.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1237

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Board of Trade
Date:
[1854 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.70
Summary:

Response to the Board of Trade's refusal to supervise the adjustment of compasses on sea-going ships. [This letter was prepared on behalf of the Council of the R.S.L.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[31 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[6 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12703

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Christian C. J.] Bunsen
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0117 & -0018; Reel 1054
Summary:

Unable to attend today's conference on replacing present system of English writing with phonetic system such as 'Missionary Alphabet.' Hopes no final conclusions will be drawn without opportunity for further discussion. Gives JH's opinions and objections. Contrasts systems proposed by [Charles] Trevelyan, [J. B.] Gilchrist, and [Thomas] Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12717

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Miss Cornwallis
Date:
[27 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0132; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 23:142)
Summary:

Rapid changes in science leave JH unable to recommend newest things in organic chemistry. Suggests works by H. V. Regnault or Justus von Liebig, and Lyon Playfair's work on chemistry of foods. Notes error in Liebig's work on body chemistry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[12 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0190; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to ten branches of Bank of Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12868

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0278; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes striking increase recently in gold wasted in melting process. Calls for inquiry and report of cause by RM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13031

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0444; Reel 1055
Summary:

Approves Mr. Adam's use of logarithms. Sends set of tables. Glad that little Emily is better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Comments on various kinds of scales for measuring distances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13133

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

CT's memorandum on 'Superannuation Question.' JH argues that money or rights given to any Mint employee for his services should not be revocable but 'should be absolutely his property.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Comments on which rights should be forfeited when public servants are dismissed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Distance scales to be used on Ordnance Survey maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13136

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[25 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

Requests permission to pay Mint expenses from special account until Parliamentary grant becomes 'available.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Wyon
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0510; Reel 1055
Summary:

Changes in Crimean Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
5] January [1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0596; Reel 1089
Summary:

Analysis of quantities of coins in circulation. Explains ways in which gold and silver are diverted from coins to other purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13384

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0617; Reel 1089
Summary:

Progress of production on [?] medal, with ribbons and clasp, by [Heat & Roskell], jewellers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0625; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests permission to close Mint for three months to repair and replace machinery that has deteriorated under heavy workload of past two years. Plans to begin at end of this month. Please inform JH of any pending orders for coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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