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Herschel13906

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mistakenly opened enclosed letter, addressed to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13907

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.4.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwarded letter as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13908

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses a letter needing JH's consideration. Believes that it should be in Mint records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13909

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Minutes regarding contracts with the Moneyers and Melter show that these were temporary arrangements. R. L. Sheil's accounts should be closed at Audit office by next Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13910

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

HH learned only this morning that JH will attend today's meeting of Mint board. Lists all formalities and business at R. L. Sheil's first board meeting. Does JH want to follow this same procedure? If so, meeting should be postponed until Friday to prepare documents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14066

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0287; Reel 1087
Summary:

Congratulations on JH's appointment to Mastership of Mint. Still wishes JH had been president of R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14067

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0288; Reel 1087
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner next Monday to meet African missionary J. L. Krapf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14095

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0313; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's approval of RK's efforts on behalf of 'enlightened education.' Congratulations on JH's appointment to Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14191

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0417; Reel 1087
Summary:

First regular meeting of Cambridge [University] Commission will be tomorrow at Treasury. W. H. Bateson was elected secretary at private meeting earlier. GP caught terrible cold on unlucky trip to Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14192

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0418; Reel 1087
Summary:

Reports results of first regular meeting of [Cambridge University Commission] yesterday. Health of Adam Sedgwick and [Richard] Jones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14193

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0419; Reel 1087
Summary:

Compliments JH's list of questions [for Cambridge University Commission to discuss]. Issues that GP wants to discuss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14194

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0420; Reel 1087
Summary:

Changes to questions prepared by GP and JH for tutors [at Cambridge University].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14281

From:
J. Riedl-Sevenstern
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0445; Reel 1093
Summary:

Has not heard from JH since sending JR's moon globe to JH by way of Paul Mendelsohn. Asks for JH's opinion of globe and whether it would be proper for JR to send others to royalty in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14302

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0465; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends sketches of nebulae. It is time to do something about Toronto magnetic observatory. Should it be continued?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14303

From:
Lacy Rumsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0466; Reel 1093
Summary:

Letters patent for JH's appointment as Master of Mint were officially sealed yesterday. Will send statement for fees soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14304

From:
Lacy Rumsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0467; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please return Queen's Warrant for Coining for correction of erroneous date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14305

From:
Lacy Rumsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0468; Reel 1093
Summary:

Corrected Queen's Warrant for Coining and returns it to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14307

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0470; Reel 1093
Summary:

Invites JH to join Bishop of Chester [John Graham] and George Peacock as member of royal commission of enquiry into state and revenues of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14308

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0471; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual salary of Master of Mint was reduced to £1000 upon R. L. Sheil's resignation, and office was declared non-political. Proposes to submit JH's name to Queen as next master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14309

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0472; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that JH accepted Mastership of Mint. Will provide annual housing allowance of £500. George Grey will take steps necessary to put JH into office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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