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Herschel10395

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ames] Heaviside
Date:
[27 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.154
Summary:

Thanks for having been informed of the death of an acquaintance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11000

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.153
Summary:

Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[30 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.6
Summary:

Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0007 & -0008; Reel 1054
Summary:

Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0124; Reel 1054
Summary:

Fears wounding feelings of Benjamin Wyon if JH is seen as ordering dies for Crimean medal from Wyon's relative and rival. Sends official letter that relieves JH of responsibility for choosing artist for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0164; Reel 1054
Summary:

In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12749

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0166 & -0165; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Hawes
Date:
[18 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0187; Reel 1054
Summary:

Dies for [?] medal will be ready next week. How many medals should be struck?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0191; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to Bank of Ireland, in same quantities stated in JH's directive of 11 Dec. 1854 to RH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13170

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Delivery of dies for Crimean medal to Master of Mint. JH ordered 60,000 ounces of silver for its production.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13172

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Any of JH's letters to CT may be shown to [Henry] Roberts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Did not wish to offend [Henry] Roberts, but JH is in awkward position regarding L. C. Wyon, who, as Mint employee, is competing with rival artist for design of Crimean medal. Silver supply is adequate for medal production, but machinery is limited. Expects three-month delay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0525; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sent JH's resignation proposal to both Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] and W. E. Gladstone yesterday. JH would have welcomed presidency of Board of Examiners one year earlier, but now desires only rest and recovery. Feels 'broken down.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0526; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls asking [Richard] Jones years ago if JH should seek public office. Jones was horrified, but suggested mastership of Mint as only suitable position. After four years in office, JH longs to escape it and return to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13481

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0715; Reel 1089
Summary:

Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] must first refer JH's resignation to Queen Victoria. [?] encouraged Aberdeen to do it quickly, while Aberdeen is still in office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14582

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0555.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Encloses letter from Henry Roberts, assistant secretary to War Department. Will convey JH's reply to Roberts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14703

From:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0791; Reel 1084
Summary:

Arthur [Gordon?] visited to reveal that Lord John Russell just resigned, expected others will follow, and urged JH to follow their example and 'give up the Mint.' Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] wants to give newly created position of 'President of the Board of Examiners' to JH as a 'parting gift.' Arthur assured CH that JH could perform all its duties from Collingwood. Relates 'abuse' CH overheard in House of Commons yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14781

From:
Henry Roberts
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[15 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1040; Reel 1083
Summary:

Explains mistake that made JH angry. War Department presumed to commission medal of Queen without consulting Master of Mint first. Benjamin Wyon has been instructed to cease work until JH is informed and approves of project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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