From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0210; Reel 1087
Summary:
Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon] will see JH at 11 o'clock this morning.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon] will see JH at 11 o'clock this morning.
AH's father, Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] misunderstood JH, who never meant to suggest that office of deputy master of Mint was unnecessary. JH intended to stress that some responsibilities could be borne by only the Master.