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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

Herschel13382

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Bingley]
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0615 & L-0648; Reel 1089
Summary:

Please clarify [HB]'s claim for compensation by distinguishing income derived from bullion assays for coinage and that for general market. By whose authority were constructed those stables and coach house for which [HB] claims compensation?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[5 May 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 49-50
Summary:

Forwards Henry Bingley's appeal to Treasury for compensation for loss of Bingley's office as Queen's assay master. Notes previous offers that Bingley declined, including position as resident assayer in reorganized Mint. Points out that Bingley's son worked in Mint for past two years without pay in preparation for succeeding his father. Compliments Bingley's past work in raising Mint standards for purity of gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13592

From:
George Cornewall Lewis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 50
Summary:

Treasury commissioners appoint Henry Rich to assist JH in investigating claim for compensation by Henry Bingley, due to abolition of office of Queen's assay master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13634

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0019; Reel 1062
Summary:

Moneyers are extremely anxious. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] announced in Apr. 1850 that government would abolish Company of Moneyers, whose contract terminated on 13 May. But still there is no arrangement for compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13635

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0020; Reel 1062
Summary:

Thanks for JH's assurance that arrangements for Moneyers' compensation will soon be made. Hopes that government will be liberal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13675

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0056; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners meet tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1372

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-5-6 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.321
Summary:

Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13739

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0095; Reel 1087
Summary:

There are no records comparing private and official assays performed at Mint. History of coach house and stable now in HB's possession.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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