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Trevelyan, Charles Edward in correspondent 
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Herschel14480

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.17; Reel 1093
Summary:

Read enclosed memoranda, and inform CT whether JH was aware of these before JH made recommendations regarding compensation for Moneyers' tools.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14481

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.18; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH's explanation of discrepancy in allowance for repairs of [Moneyers'] machinery is satisfactory. Please return memoranda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14482

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.19; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will respond tomorrow to JH's important note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14483

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.20; Reel 1093
Summary:

Before Treasury commissioners approve pay scale for Mint workmen proposed by JH, they want to know pay scale previously used by Moneyers. If JH or H. D. Harness can call on Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] today, matter can be settled immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14484

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposal to transfer books and papers of Mint Commission from Treasury Chambers to Mint vaults.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14485

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Concurs with JH's proposal for reorganizing Engraving department. Will inform Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14486

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.23; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prepare general report of Mint reforms for submission to Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14487

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.24; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14488

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will seek approval from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] for JH's new arrangement to pay Mint police.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14489

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual pension for G. F. G. Mathison was fixed by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] at 'Fourteen Hundred Pounds (1200£).' JH and Henry Rich should submit formal report on this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14490

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

CT delays answering JH's letter of 3 Nov. 1851 until JH submits report on financial impact of changes in Engraving department after death of William Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14491

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

What public service will L. C. Wyon render that justifies Wyon's annual salary of £400? Compares this with duties and salary of Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests retaining Wyon at present salary of £200 and paying separately for piecework.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14492

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Grateful for JH's correction of CT's error in pension for G. F. G. Mathison [see CT's 1851-11-14]. This was CT's first such error in 25 years of public service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14493

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.30; Reel 1093
Summary:

G. F. G. Mathison called on CT yesterday to discuss error in Mathison's pension. Will finalize this after CT receives report from JH and Henry Rich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14494

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.31; Reel 1093
Summary:

Bring report by R. L. Sheil when JH and H. D. Harness visit CT to discuss amalgamation of Coining and Machinery departments. Congratulations on 'remarkable distinction' obtained by JH's son [William] at Haileybury College, CT's alma mater.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14495

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.32; Reel 1093
Summary:

Has returned to Treasury. JH and H. D. Harness may call whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14496

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.33; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will not need to discuss JH's draft of 'Estimate' until after New Year's Day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14497

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Memorandum from Treasury's Financial Room showing quarterly installments paid to Master of Mint. Please explain unusually large expenditures. Previous Mint administrators seldom expended entire grant from Parliament as JH has done. This will be last installment until Parliament approves grant for 1852-53. CT wants JH's assurance that this installment will last until end of fiscal year [31 Mar.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14498

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends altered letter for JH's records. Received JH's altered letter for Treasury records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14499

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Replace old title of 'Melter' for Robert Mushet's office with new title used in reorganized Mint. Why does Mushet call his annual pay of £100 'inadequate'? Send JH's 'draft letter & Estimate' so CT can explain to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] difference between JH's original and present proposals regarding [W. T.] Brande.

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John Herschel Project
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