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DCP-LETT-1214

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Forbes
Date:
[1 May – 5 June 1851]
Source of text:
DAR 144: 131
Summary:

Comments on MS by C. S. Bate. Bate not aware of other work on Cirripedia; cites Bate’s errors. Would Bate allow CD to use his drawings in Living Cirripedia? [See Living Cirripedia 1: 9–16.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1425F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Adolphus Seymour Seymour, 12th duke of Somerset
Date:
May 1851
Source of text:
Julian Browning (dealer) (Catalogue 10, ‘Historical Manuscripts and Documents’)
Summary:

Testimonial on behalf of J. D. Hooker, addressed to Lord Seymour as Chief Commissioner of Her Majesty’s Woods and Forests, signed by CD and many other scientists.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1426

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Hensleigh Wedgwood; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Mackintosh; Frances Emma Elizabeth (Fanny) Wedgwood
Date:
1 May [1851]
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 310)
Summary:

Thanks HW for the trouble he has taken; sends a cheque [to cover expenses of Anne’s funeral?]. Emma Darwin adds a note to FMW.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1427

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Stewart Dismorr
Date:
6 May [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 385
Summary:

Congratulates JD on discovery of fossil footsteps near Port Philip, Australia. Richard Owen would be glad to examine them. J. B. Jukes most likely to know geology of Port Philip.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1428

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Stewart Dismorr
Date:
15 May [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 143: 386
Summary:

Comments on concretionary bodies found by JD. Encourages him to continue geological study.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1428F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Anne Susanna Lloyd; Anne Susanna Horner
Date:
25 May [1851]
Source of text:
Cheffins (dealers) (10 January 2019, lot 209)
Summary:

Thanks for her sympathy on the death of Annie Darwin, and sends news of Emma Darwin and the baby Horace.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1429

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Ball
Date:
26 May [1851]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (Fellows’ Papers 54.ii)
Summary:

Obliged for letter about cirripedes attached to turtles’ backs. Genus is Chelonobia, Leach. Cirripedes do not penetrate skin, but surrounding tissue grows up around them.

Asks RB to send S. American Balanus. Already has specimens from Irish coast.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001094

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 May 1851
Source of text:
MM/16/131, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel10474

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.352
Summary:

Has discovered another planet {Irene]. Gives readings. Suggests source of name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10475

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.353
Summary:

Thanks for the name [Irene]; will lose no time in making it known. Observed a faint nebulous light around the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10948

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.292
Summary:

Has purchased a pendulum from London and would like JH's permission to suspend it in his barn. Was not entirely satisfied with the experiment at the Polytechnic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12616

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jasper Atkinson
Date:
[5 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0041; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH received request for employment from workman employed by JA. Forwards this to JA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12617

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jasper Atkinson
Date:
[28 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0042; Reel 1054
Summary:

Does not yet have word from government regarding claims for compensation made by Company of Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12701

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Buckle
Date:
[2 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0115; Reel 1054
Summary:

After their contract expires on 13 May, Moneyers will continue their operations at Mint until importation of bullion ceases, at which time WB's duties as assistant Coiner will commence. Living accommodations are not yet available at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12743

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Franklyn
Date:
[12 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0160; Reel 1054
Summary:

Assurance that compensation for Moneyers, whose contract terminates tomorrow, will not be affected by Moneyers' continuing to coin on temporary basis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[16 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0324; Reel 1054
Summary:

Calculates coinage and gold use by Mint between 1801 and 1850. Asks HR to check HR's calculations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12911

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[19 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0325; Reel 1054
Summary:

Discusses calculations of Mint gold usage from 1801 to 1850. Also plans to calculate amount of silver used from Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12912

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[20 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0326; Reel 1054
Summary:

Proposals for salaries of Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0542.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes JH's day at Mint and at home. Reading H. V. Regnault's 'Chemistry.' Met with Richard Grenville about 'miserably knotty affair' with Benedetto Pistrucci. Inspected [W. A.] Miller's improved assay process at R.S.L. Arranged with Sir [Charles] Fremantle to employ twenty Custom House clerks at Mint temporarily. Arranged lease of refinery to Rothschild. Too busy to join daughters and Miss Stewart for dinner and opera. Dined at Duke of Somerset's with Charles Babbage, [Holland?], and David Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13377

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851-5 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0609; Reel 1089
Summary:

P.S.: Henry Bingley asks Treasury for further clarification on compensation for Bingley's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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