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Herschel10719

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.73
Summary:

Introducing Adolphe Barth. Astronomical news and queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10898

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.247
Summary:

Has forwarded his letter regarding Dr. [O. W.?] Fiedler to Sir Henry Ellis. C. D. E. König is on vacation at the moment so is unable to estimate how much the British Museum will offer for the fulgurite. Perhaps JH would call and inspect the specimens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11048

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.387
Summary:

JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12676

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Bingley
Date:
[14 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0097; Reel 1054
Summary:

Office of Queen's Assayer will terminate 18 Aug. HB must vacate his house by 13 Oct. JH cannot extend HB's occupancy to Christmas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[27 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0308; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses changes in the duties of the office of Chief Medalist. Claims his duty as Master of the Mint is to put 'high talent' where it can be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12920

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0334; Reel 1054
Summary:

Discrepancies in Mint documents. Error might have occurred in copying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12921

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[20 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0335; Reel 1054
Summary:

Awaits decision from Treasury on salary for Henry Bingley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[21 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0336; Reel 1054
Summary:

Discusses the matter of pensions for Mint workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13077

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[20 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.8; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses JH's letter to commissioners of Treasury requesting official permission to meet Bank [of England's] demand for silver.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13193

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wilson
Date:
[12 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0501; Reel 1055
Summary:

Suspension of operations at Mint is only temporary, due to introduction of new systems for assaying and coining. Mint is storing bullion for resumption of gold coinage in a few days. JH's opinion on continuing drain of bullion from Bank [of England].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13198

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wilson
Date:
[15 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0506; Reel 1055
Summary:

Profits that Bank [of England] makes from assay operations at Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13415

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Bingley]
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0649; Reel 1089
Summary:

Henry Rich has left England, so JH presented HB's question to C. E. Trevelyan. Believes that [Treasury's] earlier response will be considered official. Doubts that HB's son will receive compensation for loss of future profession.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13416

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[28 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0650; Reel 1089
Summary:

Suspects that JH sent unsigned check to HH yesterday. Please send messenger William Lalor to tell if JH is needed at Mint today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13490

From:
S. M. Seake
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0723; Reel 1089
Summary:

Henry Rich asks JH to sign and return enclosed report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13593

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

Treasury commissioners received report on JH's and Henry Rich's investigation of claim by Henry Bingley for compensation due to abolition of office of Queen's assay master. Treasury grants Bingley annual pension of £750.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 August 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 53-4
Summary:

Forwards report by Mint Board evaluating claims from company of Moneyers to compensation for equipment taken over by Mint during reform. Mr. Richards has evaluated Moneyers' equipment, and JH submits recommended compensation for various articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1373

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.322
Summary:

Describes observing solar eclipse at Marienburg in eastern Prussia. Gives advice about whom to see for photography training [see 1851-7-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13741

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0097; Reel 1087
Summary:

Unable to vacate Assay Office and HB's residence by dates that JH set. Requires extension. Still has not seen terms, in writing, of HB's retirement from Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13742

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0098; Reel 1087
Summary:

What steps has JH taken regarding [HB's claim for compensation] for HB's son?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13775

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0126; Reel 1087
Summary:

Moneyers failed to fulfill conditions of apprenticeship for WB's son [F. R. Brande], yet they refuse to refund £1,000 apprenticeship fee that WB paid them five years ago. Asks advice from JH, who is member of committee that awarded compensation to WB's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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