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Herschel11523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0007 & -0008; Reel 1054
Summary:

Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0164; Reel 1054
Summary:

In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12749

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0166 & -0165; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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