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Herschel13320

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
24 [July] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Draws attention to expenses for WH's education at Haileybury College. Urges use of regular system of accounts. JH sent request for extension of J. F. L. P. Maclear's leave from ship Castor. Assumes that W. H. B. Hamilton is still secretary to Admiralty. Hopes WH, Maclear, and [William] Waterfield will avoid mischief. How is WH's 'broken back'?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13321

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.8; Reel 1053
Summary:

Major fire in Refinery last night. Forwarded letter from Miss Meyer to MH. Used Mr. Love's help for unpleasant task. Glad that J. F. L. P. Maclear enjoys his naval profession. How is son William's back?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13697

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.22; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Cambridge University Commission] Board will meet tomorrow. Will print JH's papers and send proof to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13698

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.23; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet 4 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13831

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0178; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes second edition of AE's phonetic Latinis alphabet, referred to by JH in Admiralty Manual. Sent copy to C. K. J. Bunsen. This will be discussed at Society of Arts's Education Exhibition on 31 July. Encloses printed circular. Hopes JH will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14002

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter from W. G. Anderson regarding coins to be reserved for deputy paymaster general. Asks about JH's letter to W. T. Brande, who wrote to HH for advice about salary for son F. R. Brande. Returns signed receipt from Charles Elouis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14003

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encourages JH to seek uniform system for hiring personnel and regulating rates for wages in Mint, but to carry out changes gradually. Describes in detail transition to new Mint system. Additional funds for Waterloo Medal. Ideas for improving air pump.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14004

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Problems with wages among workers in Melting house. More ideas for improving air pump.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14005

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Note from Hunt & Roskell. HH gave instructions for sale of proof coins before HH left London. W. T. Brande does not agree with wage system at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14006

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Surprised over the uproar caused by 'malcontents' at Mint. Advises JH not to concede anything. Ask Treasury for verbal authority for each step JH takes in hiring, dismissing, or paying employees. If JH needs help, HH will return immediately. P.S.: Learned that F. R. Brande is on salary now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14007

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards note from Mr. [Greund?] referring to correspondence with which HH is not acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14008

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Happy to hear that JH settled difficulties with [W. T.] Brande. Talents of W. H. Barton and Charles Elouis. Reward for R. F. Suft. Advises exchanging Mr. Cumberland for more useful clerk from some other public office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14530

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.35; Reel 1093
Summary:

Introduces Deputy Assistant Commissary General Bower, who wishes to learn minting processes before leaving for Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14803

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[15 July 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F26F1.6
Summary:

Will instruct Smith, Elder & Co. to provide a presentation copy of JH's Cape Results to Queen's College, Belfast. What has happened with JH's recommendation about Thomas Maclear's son [see JH's 1852-6-11]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14827

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Asks JH for a copy of his Cape Results to be provided to the new Queen's College at Belfast.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
WT 68134.2
Summary:

A note accompanying a repayment of expenses incurred on behalf of some of JH's children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.114
Summary:

Stopped compilation of comet orbits because it had already been done. Would provide money from donation fund to distribute copies of this information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2926

From:
Christian Andreas Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.179
Summary:

Mentions his stay at Pulkowa Observatory in 1844 and 1845. Refers to [Alexander von] Humboldt's Kosmos. Discusses a function of prisms in telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3179

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[18? July] 1852
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 523/6
Summary:

Interested in RM's statements on various subjects, including gold diggings and the 'declension of California Produce.'[?]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3460

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July? 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.166
Summary:

Encloses newly-discovered proof that John Forbes Watson's wet bulb depression was not a clerical error.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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