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Herschel12894

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0306; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received BP's letter of 'the 9th.' Concerned that BP's words were colored by strong emotion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12895

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0307; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants BP's opinion on the number of casts that should be made for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[27 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0308; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses changes in the duties of the office of Chief Medalist. Claims his duty as Master of the Mint is to put 'high talent' where it can be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12897

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0309; Reel 1093
Summary:

Denies BP a request concerning his acceptance of the office of Chief Medalist. Discusses BP's reluctance to accept the office without being awarded a place of residence by the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12898

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[2 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0310; Reel 1093
Summary:

On the importance of record keeping in the Mint to attest to the labor and talent of those working there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0311; Reel 1093
Summary:

Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0312; Reel 1093
Summary:

Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12901

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
6 [June?] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0313; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH ready to support BP if he decides to accept office at the Mint. Assures BP that a pension can be negotiated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13543

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

Herschel14228

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Royal Mint to discuss the Medal of Waterloo with H. D. Harness. Apologizes for not writing in English.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14229

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Mint the next Friday to confer with H. D. Harness. States what a great honor it is to work with the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14230

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Receives workload from H. D. Harness. Discusses the striking of the commemorative Waterloo Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14231

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will continue to write in Italian so JH can censor the translation of the letters when giving information to other officials at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14232

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thankful for help in organizing his office. Receives instructions from H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14234

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Pleased that JH returns to health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14235

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Believes it might be possible to remain at Bishopsgate and commute to London instead of moving to the Mint. Discusses a medal commemorating the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14236

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.9; Reel 1093
Summary:

The Royal Commission discusses BP's position at the Mint. BP will meet with H. D. Harness to confer over BP's position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14237

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Speculates that there might be an increase in duties for BP, now that W. C. Wyon is dead. Considers living at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14238

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Requests JH to pursue the matter of BP's retirement pension. Compares BP's salary with those of other Mint officials, including the Modeller and the Engraver. Discusses the medal designs that the Royal Commission charged BP to create over the years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14239

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Repeats his desire for a pension. Criticizes the efficiency of some of the Mint officials. Complains many others have been granted residences and pensions. Needs a competent worker to harden the dies for the Waterloo Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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