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Herschel13633

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0018; Reel 1062
Summary:

Will take JH's note to Mint tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13731

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0087; Reel 1087
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's plan to change office of resident assayer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13732

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0088; Reel 1087
Summary:

Requests additional time to study JH's offer to HB of new position in reorganized Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13733

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0089; Reel 1087
Summary:

Withdraws HB's letter of 30 Sept. [1850] regarding Assay department, as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13734

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0090; Reel 1087
Summary:

Needs explanation of plan [to abolish Assay Office]. Define terms on which JH offers HB position as non-resident assayer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13735

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0091; Reel 1087
Summary:

Has considered JH's proposal [of new position in reorganized Mint] and encloses HB's official answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13829

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0176; Reel 1087
Summary:

Points out error in JH's scale of solar system in Outlines Astr. and in JH's article on solar system in Penny Cyclopaedia. Returns papers borrowed from JH two years ago. [JH annotation: No error; AE misinterpreted it.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13830

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0177; Reel 1087
Summary:

Apologizes for citing nonexistent error in JH's Outlines Astr. [see AE's 1851-3-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13834

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 March [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0182; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks for written confirmation from JH that Treasury intends to abolish company of Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13835

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 March [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0183; Reel 1087
Summary:

EE and Robert Rintoul will meet JH at Downing St. next Saturday. Was this appointment with Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] arranged before EE requested one, or as a result of EE's request?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13936

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

W. T. Brande has only one recommendation for vacant position in Die department. If JH approves this person, send note to HH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13937

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes to prepare necessary papers before Privy Council meets tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13938

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Edward Enfield postponed decision until Moneyers' contract is settled. HH will forward G. F. G. Mathison's letter to Treasury and arrange for leasing refinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13939

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Needs JH's signature for Mint letters. Needs copy of a statement by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13940

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Order [for Mint reform] has arrived from [Privy] Council. Royal warrant will follow soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13941

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Jasper Atkinson refuses to take charge of the Coining Room. HH believes that Moneyers intend to subvert Mint reforms. Hopes to recruit Captain [Turner] for this Coining Room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13942

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Letters from Treasury and from JH were sent to five Moneyers. Two notes were also sent to Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13943

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to advertise in London papers for candidates for Chief Coiner. This would show Mint officers that 'there is no difficulty in filling vacant places quickly with efficient people.' Writes advertisement describing position and benefits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13944

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers from the Mint Board meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13945

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's presence is not necessary today. Encloses letter from G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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