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Herschel13888

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests that JH authorize special payment from Audit office to Benedetto Pistrucci. If JH will not come to Pistrucci's relief, then WH will assist Pistrucci. Is JH trying to reduce Pistrucci into submission?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13889

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Delay in resolving matter with Benedetto Pistrucci is not JH's fault. JH will not dignify WH's last question with a response [see WH's 1852-4-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13890

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0236; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci reports that JH refuses to pay Pistrucci. Admonishes JH to treat Pistrucci kindly and prevent Pistrucci from having to beg for a living. Pistrucci also worries that new construction in Weighing Room at Mint will ruin Pistrucci's furnaces and prevent completion of Waterloo Medal. WH criticizes latest changes in Mint policies as injurious to great artists like Pistrucci for the sake of 'free Trade.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13891

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0237; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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