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Herschel10483

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.361
Summary:

Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11476

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.389
Summary:

Lady Lubbock has received a letter from a friend of JH's and it seems desirable that JH should know the contents. Can only communicate it verbally. Sends their congratulations on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11798

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.158
Summary:

The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12447

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.304
Summary:

Will be pleased to officiate at wedding of JH's daughter Caroline [see JH's 1852-10-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12448

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.305
Summary:

Has arrived in London, ready for the wedding on following day [see GP's 1852-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13282

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
23?] December [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Will try to get away tomorrow in time to join Gordons for trip to Collingwood [for Christmas]. Request from MH's milliner. Happy that MH patched things over with Stevensons. MH's letter to Mrs. Maclear was returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13330

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.17; Reel 1053
Summary:

Colonel G.'s [Gordon's?] servant brought two pheasants from Collingwood. JH sent one to Mrs. Stewart. Encloses postal orders. W. T. Hooper will send certificate from Haileybury College for JH's son William. [Servant] James will stay on. Ends year at Mint with temporary cessation of gold coinage and 'huge battle of Silver.' Lists daily family expenses in London for 20-31 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13435

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[3 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0669; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encloses Treasury letter authorizing issuance of coin in anticipation of pyx assay. Please open and process all letters addressed to Master of Mint, except those marked 'private.' Procedures for hiring new assayer, Mr. Westwood, to replace Mr. Shaw. Return Shaw's bond to him. Encloses official papers regarding Indian pyx. H. W. Field was prepared for visit by Treasury officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0670; Reel 1089
Summary:

Embarrassed that JH's servant sent away messenger who brought papers for JH's signature. Does not consider Mint to be bound by Ralph Heaton's terms for copper coinage. JH prefers contract with Heaton similar to former contract with Boulton & Watt. Dies should be supplied by Mint, not made by contractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14024

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Surprised by visit of Treasury people to attend examination of diets from Sheffield and Bringham. Waiting for authority to continue issuing coins previous to pyx assay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14025

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends messenger to JH with checks for wages and enclosed correspondence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14026

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends assay book as JH requested. Cannot find HH's notes on silver coinage; will continue to search.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14027

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returned Mr. Shaw's bond to Mr. Regland and asked Regland to clarify relationship between two Mr. Westwoods. Sends papers for JH's signature. Reports have returned on 50 gold ingots. Compares errors among assays by W. H. Field, Thomas Graham, and W. A. Miller.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14028

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gold assay reports by Thomas Graham contain too many errors. Distrusts all previous assays performed at Graham's laboratory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14029

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Inland Revenue office does not understand that punches and dies for coins may be produced outside Mint. Anthony de Rothschild claims to have lost large sum due to improper assay [of gold], but still wants to sell £10,000 more to Mint. Mint can comply with only first part of order from House of Commons; second part requires information kept secret by Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14030

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

According to H. R. Reynolds, Mr. Westwood Sr., though a bondsman to the Crown, may still serve as surety for Mr. Westwood Jr. Should HH notify Mr. Regland that JH accepts two recommended sureties?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14031

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Letters to Inland Revenue office regarding [Leonard] Wyon's work are ready for JH to sign. Accuracy of coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14032

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter containing extraordinary proceedings relative to copper coinage for Ireland. Will send check for weekly wages to JH for signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14033

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave Mr. Baxter's letter to H. W. Field, so Field may return relics. Forwards letter from J. W. Morrison to JH. Advises JH not to recommend machinery for Sydney branch mint unless Treasury asks JH to do so. Congratulations on wedding of JH's daughter Caroline.

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John Herschel Project
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