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Herschel11632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[14 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0006; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recommends John Goldsmith for position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[13 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0106; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concern for waste of gold generated in cutting of coins. Fears government enquiry if waste continues. [JH annotation: Handed to Brande in person.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12820

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Miss Lipscomb
Date:
[9 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0226; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 23:139)
Summary:

Thanks for transcribing Mr. Platt's humor. Miss Cornwallis's introduction of Greek into JH's family. Unable to visit Miss. L. at Goudhurst. Regards to Miss Cornwallis and Mrs. Cartwright.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12841

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Matthew Marshall
Date:
[14 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0246; Reel 1054
Summary:

Henceforth, checks drawn on account of Master of Mint at Bank of England will not require initials of Charles Elouis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12866

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[30 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0276; Reel 1054
Summary:

Frequent change in RM's chief assistants is unfortunate, but junior officers must rotate in order to learn duties in every branch of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[10 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Responds to CT's request for opinions on establishing astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Distinguishes roles of royal, public, and private observatories for astronomy, and how these differ from meteorological observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13340

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.10; Reel 1053
Summary:

[Richard] Jones's application was successful, but his health is failing. JH's weekend trip to Collingwood is cancelled by problems with W. T. Brande, 'the most immanagable of men.' Brande and C. E. Trevelyan are JH's biggest problem. JH is sure of Trevelyan's 'ill offices.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13341

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.11; Reel 1053
Summary:

Instruct all daughters to date letters to JH. Loss of dear friend [Miss Maria Tunno?] leaves JH with no desire but to come home and be with family. Send carriage to railway station on chance that JH can get away from work tonight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13342

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0544.12; Reel 1053
Summary:

Visit to Collingwood lifted JH's spirits. Finances for Mrs. Rennie. Received copy of [William?] Platt's latest work from Miss Lipscombe. Sends condolences to Miss E. Tunno. Hopes loss will set young gentlemen thinking about 'brainless ardours.' Returns books to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13373

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
10] September [1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0605; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's opinion on feasibility of establishing new astronomical and meteorological observatory at Nottingham. Compares this climate to other English sites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13628

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0013; Reel 1062
Summary:

JH should receive authority soon for appointing John Goldsmith. George Rennie is angry that E. W. Ward gathered valuable information from Rennie regarding machinery for Sydney branch mint, but then gave contract to another manufacturer. Expect Treasury Board to ask JH for report on this. Perhaps Ward can 'pacify' Rennie.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13768

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0119; Reel 1087
Summary:

Detained in travel; will return Monday. Recommends John Goldsmith as supplementary clerk. Advises against transferring Henry Finch or F. R. Brande from Coining to Melting departments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14102

From:
William Law
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0326; Reel 1087
Summary:

Appointment of H. D. Harness to be commissioner of Public Works in Ireland was dated 16 Aug. [Reply to JH's letter to Mr. Fitzgerald.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14162

From:
Robert Mushet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0387; Reel 1087
Summary:

Withdraws RM's request for leave. Complains of noxious fumes in Melting room and from nearby refinery. Objects to frequent changes in RM's assistants; none remain long enough to learn Melting room procedures. Recent loss of Mr. Aberdein.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14565

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Read enclosed draft of Treasury minutes to see if it correctly states JH's recommendations regarding signing of Mint checks. Please return CT's draft of minutes on Sydney branch mint. Encloses amusing letter from [W. N.] Forbes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14566

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of act prohibiting defacing of coins. Advises JH to make use of Treasury solicitor in all legal matters affecting Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14567

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Reply to enclosed 'Reference,' then return it to 'Memorialists' by 20 Sept. Papers must be sent to [C. Rivers] Wilson at Boulogne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14568

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

Treasury commissioners seek JH's advice on feasibility of proposed observatory at Nottingham, to be funded by public money.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14569

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Approves JH's recommendation of John Goldsmith to position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office. Notify Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1531

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. Buckley
Date:
[21 September 1853]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.16
Summary:

Thanks JB for a description of a fairly unique meteor and urges public notice of it be given.

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John Herschel Project
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