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Herschel13464

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0697; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0698; Reel 1089
Summary:

As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0699; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns letter of 5 June 1854 from Commissary General William Filder to Treasury. Reports value of five Turkish coins relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13467

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0700; Reel 1089
Summary:

Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13468

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Mint Staff]
Date:
[1 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0701; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Formal announcement] Announces departure from Coining Department of Stephen Bradstock Sr., Joseph French, Henry Godfrey, Henry Stevens, Alexander Arthur, and George Arthur. Approves promotions of Richard Files Jr., William Bradstock, Alfred Bradshaw, and Vincent Shelley to fixed salaries in Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13469

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[31 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0702; Reel 1089
Summary:

Pay rate for policemen assigned to Mint has been increased by Metropolitan Police. Requests authorization from Treasury for this new expense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13470

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0703; Reel 1089
Summary:

Earliest date for pyx trial will be November, leaving ample time to summon jury. Contact wardens soon. JH approves oath for jurymen, but suggests changes in wording.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13471

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Mint Staff]
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0704; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Formal announcement] Assigns personnel from each department to order and to inspect coal deliveries for coming year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13472

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[23 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0706; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports departure of E. W. Ward, with officers, staff, and machinery for Sydney branch mint. Submits statement of expenses and requests reimbursement for outfitting Sydney mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13473

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Ross Snowden
Date:
[28 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0707; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for 1853 report of U.S. mint. Pleased that U.S. assays show improved purity of English gold coins. Seeks information about new coin weighing machine by Baron [A. P.] Seguire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0709; Reel 1089
Summary:

As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13475

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[25 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0710; Reel 1089
Summary:

Submits design for Australian sovereign and half-sovereign for approval by Queen Victoria. Requests permission to begin producing these coins as soon as Sydney mint is operational.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13476

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Barton
Date:
[21 November 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0711; Reel 1089
Summary:

Recent gold from Bank of England exhibits unusual properties in melting. Add 0.0005 extra alloy to each ingot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13477

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[20 December 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0712; Reel 1089
Summary:

Mint salaries and bills have exhausted present funds. Please ask Treasury for another £12,000.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13478

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Cottans & Hallen, Engineers
Date:
[21 December 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0713.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Forwards letter from J. Triskett. Send to JH engineering design and cost estimate for iron gates and railings to be used for security at new mint building in Sydney. Then deliver materials to W. O. Young for shipment to Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13479

From:
J. Triskett to Cottans & Hallen, Engineers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1854-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0713.3; Reel 1089
Summary:

Specifications for construction of iron gates and railings to be used in construction of new mint in Sydney. Send cost estimates to JH, who will appoint a construction superintendent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13534

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0762; Reel 1089
Summary:

Duties of Examiner of superannuation claims for Treasury will not permit JH to live in Collingwood and may be more burdensome than those of Mint. Upset at losing Charles Elouis, who will leave Mint to replace Mr. Watt as superintendent of bullion at mint in Sydney. Concern for daughter Caroline, whose husband, [A. H.] Gordon, leaves before March, leaving her alone in Malta when 'her hour is due.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13558

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[30 May 1854]
Source of text:
Royal Mint
Summary:

Asks HF to report on 'six assay pieces' enclosed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13648

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0031; Reel 1062
Summary:

Saw in the Times that JH is working on universal alphabet. Sends Wolfgang Kempelen's book (1791) on mechanism of speech. Speculates on machine that could produce phonetic sounds for universal language.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13763

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1854-10-17 or later
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0116.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Advises hiring C. W. Goodwin as resident employee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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