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Herschel12767

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for HH's advice on dealing with Mr. Cumberland. JH spoke to [W. H. Barton] about Cumberland's claim to seniority over R. F. Suft. Encloses letter from Bank of England that indicates extraordinary work for Mint in near future. Recent production of coins. Suggests stronger series of checks on piecework of all men and officers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12768

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Housing accommodations for Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12769

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Transfer of refinery from Mint to Anthony de Rothschild is delayed by failure to determine value of platinum vessels. Bank of England's demand for silver coins and half sovereigns is becoming urgent. Questions organization of new Weighing room. Staff of Mint clerks must be increased during intense coining activity. Effectiveness of weighing machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12771

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
16 October [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Call on JH as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.7; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12776

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requires that HH return. 'The storm is coming on thicker.' Danger of coining operations breaking down. Report of coin production from W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13989

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Information about Sydney branch mint. Agrees with JH on price of assays for Bank of England. Salary dispute in Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13990

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to approve two letters regarding arrangements with W. T. Brande, whose salary is divided between Mint and paymaster general.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13991

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Instruct Mr. [Housard?] not to 'twist off and distribute' until we have more proof. Anthony de Rothschild visited Mint today to learn when he can take possession [of refinery]. Treasury solicitors should arrange this lease soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13992

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review a document. HH will look for errors in other copy of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13993

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13994

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

No assays today. Notified Mint staff that tomorrow is holiday for Queen's birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13995

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury solicitors responded to JH's request for date on which to lease Mint refinery to Anthony de Rothschild. Found estimates for 1850 that JH wanted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13996

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers for JH to study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13997

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of HH's answer to George Arbuthnot, who agrees with HH but raised interesting questions. Describes Dorsetshire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13998

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Correspondence between HH and George Arbuthnot regarding comparative advantages of exporting coins versus bullion. Requests JH's opinion. Quick sketch of HH's views about air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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