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Herschel13063

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1852-2-21 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0479.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

In [Henry] Rich's absence, JH does not know how to process claims by apprentice moneyers F. R. Brande and Henry Finch. Ask for advice from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Henry Bingley's concern for apprenticeship of Bingley's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13067

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
12 February [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0479.6; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends duplicate of report to Parliament that JH submitted to Chancellor of Exchequer. W. T. Brande's plan to resign professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13090

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns Robert Mushet's note. Changed title of Mr. Reynolds's office from melter to "Senior Clerk and Melter.' Adjustments to salary of W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13092

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

How should JH deal with Benedetto Pistrucci's sudden and temperamental resignation [as chief medallist]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13093

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[10 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.6; Reel 1055
Summary:

Assignment of residences to Mint officials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.7; Reel 1055
Summary:

Does not know how to reply to Robert Mushet's claim for compensation. Can this case be reconsidered?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13095

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.9; Reel 1055
Summary:

Added CT's suggested paragraphs to report. There is no documentary evidence to support [non-political] basis of Mastership of Mint. Suggests issuing a warrant to that effect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13096

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[18 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.10; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.' Non-political basis of Mastership of Mint] rests solely on Charles Wood's verbal communication. Regrets Benedetto Pistrucci's effort to resign [as chief medallist].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13097

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.11; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns letters of Jasper Atkinson. Issue of moneyers appears to have been closed by decision of lords of Treasury on 8 July 1851. Sees no reason to reconsider it. [JH Note on verso: Abstract of two letters from Jasper Atkinson to Sir John Russell, prime minister, requesting compensation to moneyers for lost income at Mint.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.12 & -0482.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

Information for Lord Chandos [Richard Grenville, junior lord of Treasury]. History of Benedetto Pistrucci's employment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[18 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.14; Reel 1055
Summary:

Notifies commissioners of Treasury that Mastership of Mint is not included among official government offices listed in Superannuative Act.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Matthew] Marshall from Bank [of England] indicates that great demand for gold coins will continue. Mint will be expected to increase deliveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

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

Herschel13107

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.22; Reel 1055
Summary:

Permission granted for issue of £50,000. Please return CT's note to JH instructing that only new coins be sent to Colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.23; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not received reply from Anthony de Rothschild. Foresees great demand soon for gold and silver. Gives W. T. Brande's estimate of maximum possible output by Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Suggestions how to prepare for increasing public demand for silver. Mint workers began working 12-hour days on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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