Does not understand difficulty with Benedetto Pistrucci. Expects BP to be available for employment whenever needed. Whether BP should execute a particular work is JH's decision, not BP's.
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Does not understand difficulty with Benedetto Pistrucci. Expects BP to be available for employment whenever needed. Whether BP should execute a particular work is JH's decision, not BP's.
Because of strong feeling about the procedure in the R.S.L. Council, JH has decided he will not sign the certificate for William Simms, although JH will support his candidature.
Argues cogently against the policy of the Council [see JH's 1852-1-16]; is continuing his work on the standard yard.
Is in urgent need of William Lassell's address in Malta.
Writes to inquire as to the whereabouts of the Richard Sheepshanks's papers [see GA's 1851-11-25].
Has no photographs with him and when next JH goes to Collingwood, he will look to see if there are any left.
JH having liked RP's book on Egyptian chronology, asks JH for a testimonial for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].
A note accompanying some letters related to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-31].
The process of selection of the two remaining Sydney University professors is complete [see JH's 1851-12-31].
Many of the testimonials sent to the Sydney Trust are missing [see JH's 1852-1-2].
Thankful the process is over and pleased with the results; has no testimonials [see JH's 1852-1-3].
One of the candidates chosen for a Sydney University professorship may not be free to go on time; still missing testimonial letters [see JH's 1852-1-3].
Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Apologizes for the business of the missing testimonials [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Has sent three letters of introduction for JH's son [William J. Herschel?]. Says he will be accepted in the best society because of his accomplishments and name.
Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?
Agrees with JH's proposal regarding travel money for Sydney University professors [see JH's 1852-1-29].
Asks JH to keep memoirs JT sent with regard to JT's application for position at University of Sydney.