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Herschel12905

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Pritchard
Date:
[1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0318; Reel 1054
Summary:

Inability of JH's son [William] to pass Greek. Concerned that this may delay [William's] entry into Haileybury College. Notes similar inability with languages in JH's other two sons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12936

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[30 May 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0347.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received JR's letter as JH was preparing to leave home. Will consult with George Peacock and reply to JR soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12937

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[4 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0348; Reel 1054
Summary:

Agrees to serve on proposed commission of enquiry into state of Cambridge University, provided that JH may resign if enquiry lasts more than one year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0349; Reel 1054
Summary:

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0350; Reel 1054
Summary:

Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12940

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0351; Reel 1054
Summary:

Will report on recent changes in supply and demand for precious metals after JH contacts persons named in JR's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12956

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0368; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot attend meeting of grant committee tomorrow. Favors grant to print observations made at Armagh Observatory by T. R. Robinson, but with conditions. Protests any grants to public institutions. Mr. Forbes's proposition is too premature to act on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12971

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Lalor Sheil
Date:
[23 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0385; Reel 1054
Summary:

Please convey RS's views of changes in organization of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Stephenson
Date:
[28 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0391; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received papers sent by WS. JH has changed addresses; no longer resides at Montague Square.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13069

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
10 December [1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0480 & -0480 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's review of report to Treasury on Mint reforms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 May 1850]
Source of text:
RGO 6.97.135
Summary:

Sends on announcement of 'new planet Parthenope' from Annibal de Gasparis at Naples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Wyon
Date:
[25 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0512; Reel 1055
Summary:

Received copies of WW's letters of 17 Dec. and 17 Oct. to R. L. Sheil. Will study them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13275

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[1850 or later]-6-3
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0532; Reel 1053
Summary:

Gratitude that Louisa sustained her resolution and resisted temptation. Trust mother [MBH] if in doubt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Went to meet Lord John Russell. JH considers [Mastership of Mint] settled, but do not speak openly of it yet. Carried out MBH's errands in London. Encloses note for daughter Louisa from Miss A. Bryant.

Contributor:
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Herschel13306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Cannot determine if mastership of Royal Mint will be vacant. R. L. Sheil is in Dublin. Rumors about Sheil's new appointment. Will attend Cambridge University Commission meeting today. [G. G.] Gordon congratulated JH on Mint position. JH's host, Eneas Mackintosh, suggests that JH's son John enter Addiscombe College at age 16, but JH prefers 17. Searching for house in London. P.S.: Mr. Stroud had not heard of Mrs. Jeffrey's notice. Tell JH what to wear for 'Royal presence.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH still in suspense about Mastership of Mint. Wants to find house for MBH in London. Describes work that faces University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20] November 1850
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Learned from H. D. Harness today that entire Mint is undergoing reorganization. JH expects to devote considerable time to this transition. Admires Harness's capability. Read report yesterday by commission to reform Mint. Will see Lord John Russell tomorrow about Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13309

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] confirmed JH's appointment as Master of Mint today. R. L. Sheil will resign on 1 Dec. JH will be installed on 3 Dec. as first non-political appointee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Richard Jones is wrong in attacking Mr. Tucker. JH must inform W. H. Sykes that [JH's son] William is going to Madras and not to Bombay. Believes that [W. H. C. Plowden] will change William's assignment. Letter from Lord John Russell has increased JH's work load. John Barlow suggests that MBH, not JH, should become member of Royal Institution. Encloses draft of letter to E. Mackintosh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Son William is adapting to life and study in London. Dined with R. H. Inglis today and met African explorer J. H. Krapf, who discovered source of Nile. MBH will soon be member of Royal Institution. Please send copy of letter from F. M. Eardley-Wilmot to JH regarding admission to R.S.L. JH blundered in signing it. JH's note to W. H. C. Plowden was not worded correctly. Richard Jones is arranging lodging for JH's son William at Haileybury College.

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