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Herschel10950

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[4 February 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.294 & 23.143
Summary:

Considers the education of the lower orders an honorable object, but has never given a public lecture and feels unable to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10999

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[2 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.148
Summary:

Sends her a newly minted florin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[10 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.4
Summary:

Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.5
Summary:

Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1159

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.17
Summary:

Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1223

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[19 May 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.51
Summary:

Comments on the affidavit supplied by WT; will sign most of it but objects to one section.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1225

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[21 May 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.53
Summary:

Clarifies JH's position, by saying that he clearly supports WT as the inventor of the calotype or talbotype, but has reservations about the collodion process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1237

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Board of Trade
Date:
[1854 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.70
Summary:

Response to the Board of Trade's refusal to supervise the adjustment of compasses on sea-going ships. [This letter was prepared on behalf of the Council of the R.S.L.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12449

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
1854-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.306a
Summary:

Writes to ask GP to help publicize the need for candidates for professorships at the University of Melbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1257

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 December 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.20
Summary:

Refuses to become a partisan in this conflict [see CB's 1854-12-13]. JH would only become involved if he felt he could be a peacemaker.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12664

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
G. Baillie
Date:
1854-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0084; Reel 1054
Summary:

Delivered £3000 of copper coins for shipment to Ceylon today. Previous invoice for earlier shipment of equal amount of coins has not yet been paid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[31 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[6 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[4 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Send books from Cutting Room. JH wants to question W. H. Barton about deficits in Coining Room. [Two assistants] will be in on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[9 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Send written evaluation of Henry Finch, whose year of probation expires 14 Feb. Should Finch be hired permanently to Mint staff?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12691

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[27 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH still waiting for report on balances used in coin production, in order to explain deficit of 23-28 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12692

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[8 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Questions about WB's 1851 report on gas apparatuses in Mint, and feasibility of repairing versus removing them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12693

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.7 & 0108.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gold and silver coinage will be suspended during 'Enquiry week.' Use this time to produce copper coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[25 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.9; Reel 1054
Summary:

'In Re Napier's Model,' WB is not to exceed the approved limit of £25.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12703

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Christian C. J.] Bunsen
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0117 & -0018; Reel 1054
Summary:

Unable to attend today's conference on replacing present system of English writing with phonetic system such as 'Missionary Alphabet.' Hopes no final conclusions will be drawn without opportunity for further discussion. Gives JH's opinions and objections. Contrasts systems proposed by [Charles] Trevelyan, [J. B.] Gilchrist, and [Thomas] Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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