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From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Charles R. Bree
Date:
27 December 1851
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Charles R. Bree
Date:
30 December 1851
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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From:
James Scott Bowerbank
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
28 December 1851
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 6 & 6(ii)
Summary:

Discusses the methods for adulteration of alcoholic drinks, including porter, ales and spirits. States that adulteration is far less harmful than the public imagine.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.248
Summary:

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.249
Summary:

Thanks for his communication enclosing the letter concerning G. R. Waterhouse, which has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Canterbury [J. B. Sumner] with a covering note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.154
Summary:

Now forwards [Andrew] Bain's Geological map, which had been delayed by the Agent. Has heard nothing definite regarding the transit circle but would appreciate JH's recommendation, together with those of Francis Beaufort and G. B. Airy. Gives details of the work at the Observatory. Estimates the cost of mounting the transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0435; Reel 1055
Summary:

Lists letters and papers to be sent to JH from Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness will meet CT tomorrow as planned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of letter, resulting from yesterday's meeting, for submission to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0511; Reel 1055
Summary:

Assures LW that title of 'Modeller and Engraver at the Royal Mint,' conferred on LW, is 'no "inferior appointment."'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
17] December [1851
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0634; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sorry that [BP] refuses to accept new position in reorganized Engraving department. Admires [BP]'s artistic qualities, but will not reinstate distinction between medallist and engraver.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Snow Harris]
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0655; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for WH's book on electricity, including experiments by Henry Cavendish. Wishes that these had been published by R.S.L. Asks for clarification on experiments by C. A. Coulomb. [JH annotation: 'Not Sent. Met Sir WH at R.S. and transmitted verbally.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0656; Reel 1089
Summary:

Just received [?]'s letter, but believes it was written before JH visited [?] today. Assumes that all points in letter were answered at meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0657; Reel 1089
Summary:

Death of William Wyon necessitated reorganization of Engraving department, which Treasury commissioners have already sanctioned. Sorry that [BP] finds new title objectionable. Hopes that [BP] will not focus on 'painful recollections over which the grave has closed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 53
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approve compensation by Paymaster-general to G. F. G. Mathison for loss of earnings due to abolition of refinery at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners postponed to 17 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sorry for mistake that led JH to show up [on 10 Dec.] for postponed meeting. University senate authorized vice chancellor to address queries raised by Cambridge University Commissioners regarding college revenues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 13 Jan. is changed to 20 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0231; Reel 1087
Summary:

Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0232; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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