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DCP-LETT-13844

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Philip Henry Stanhope, 5th Earl Stanhope
Date:
30 July [1852]
Source of text:
Archives of the Museum of Comparative Zoology, Ernst Mayr Library, Harvard University (bMs 7.10.3 (1))
Summary:

Declines invitation to Chevening [Lord Stanhope’s residence].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1484

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
17 July [1852]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (General Special Collections Owen correspondence 9/188)
Summary:

Gratified by what RO says about his book [Living Cirripedia, vol. 1 (1851)]. The anatomical work is the only part he is really interested in; finds the "mere systematic part infinitely tedious"; but will be surprised if he is ever proved wrong on the males of Ibla and Scalpellum.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1484F

From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
27 July 1852
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/2)
Summary:

Explains the effects of the falling prices of wheat and cattle on the rents from CD’s and his sister Susan Elizabeth Darwin’s farms.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1484G

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
29 July [1852]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/3)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his exposition of the effects of falling grain and lifestock prices on farm income.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1484H

From:
John Higgins
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
31 July 1852
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/5)
Summary:

Asks for more information about CD’s idea of a ‘more permanent arrangement’ with his tenant.

Explains the drawback of a lease or a corn rent.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10479

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.357
Summary:

Regrets the trouble JH has been caused, but it was due to the non-arrival of his letter. Cannot claim fellowship of the R.S.L. as he did not attend any of the meetings following his election. Gives a list of his planetary discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1179

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0003; Reel 1054
Summary:

Points out deviations from policies recommended in 1848 by Mint Commission. Supports consolidation of supervisory positions. Protests C. E. Trevelyan's idea that JH's scientific pursuits in spare time as Master of Mint must be directed to public projects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12738

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[19 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0153; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH made clear on 13 Mar. that HF's position in reorganized Mint would be that of newly entering junior clerk and that F. R. Brande's position warranted more seniority.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.20; Reel 1055
Summary:

W. H. Barton concurs with JH on value of promoting F. R. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.21; Reel 1055
Summary:

Crisis averted. W. T. Brande [Senior] withdrew letter of resignation submitted by his son F. R. Brande, who went away to country to calm down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
27] July [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.17; Reel 1053
Summary:

Encloses note from W. H. B. Hamilton. Request for extension of leave for J. F. L. P. Maclear should go to captain of Meander, but JH does not know where it is, so JH wrote to captain of Victory. If Maclear receives no word by tomorrow, tell him to report to commanding officer to whom he thinks he is assigned. Problems arranging instructions in assaying for Mr. Wooley. JH and assay master H. W. Field are not on good terms. More likely that Thomas Graham and [W. A.] Miller will permit a visitor, but neither has time to train apprentices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13319

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sons John and Alexander visited JH yesterday. Forwards son William's letter describing voyage. News from Cape of Good Hope about [Eighth Frontier War]. Silver panic at Bank of England. Trouble dislodging 'remoras' (old officers) who retard changes at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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
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