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DCP-LETT-1075

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Wickham Flower
Date:
23 Mar [1851]
Source of text:
Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Summary:

Thanks JWF for [cirripede] fossils; one species seems from a new formation.

Regrets that his health makes it necessary to decline an invitation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1392

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Samuel Pickworth Woodward
Date:
3 Mar [1851]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Cirripede fossil specimens returned.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1393

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Harris
Date:
4 Mar [1851]
Source of text:
The British Library (Add MS 42579: 233–4)
Summary:

Has finished the last proof of his monograph [Fossil Lepadidae] and returns WH’s specimens. Has named two new species from the collection.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1395

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edwin Lankester; Ray Society
Date:
4 Mar [1851]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Asks EL to request the Council [of the Ray Society] to permit him to have nine plates [for vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia] instead of eight (of which two were to be in colour) and a tenth plate if he pays for it himself.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1395F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Wickham Flower
Date:
[11 Mar 1851?]
Source of text:
Skinner, Inc. (dealers) (15 November 2009)
Summary:

Thanks for specimens. Will return books on Monday.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1396

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Darwin Fox
Date:
[27 Mar 1851]
Source of text:
Christ’s College Library, Cambridge (MS 53 Fox 78a)
Summary:

Sends condolences to WDF on the death of his father. Has brought his daughter [Anne] to J. M. Gully for the water-cure.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000493

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
4 March 1851
Source of text:
MM/9/73, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

SOMERVILLE301

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
2 Mar 1851
Source of text:
HS 16.356, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel11943

From:
Carlo Matteucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.305
Summary:

Is sending JH a book recounting some of CM's researches. Comments on various factors influencing conductance in carrying out experiments in electricity and telegraphy. [Letter illegible in parts.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12614

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jasper Atkinson
Date:
[25 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0039; Reel 1054
Summary:

Suggests change in procedure for 'applicants' to Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12672

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Bingley
Date:
[29 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0093; Reel 1054
Summary:

Changes offer that JH made to HB in note to H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12732

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Enfield
Date:
[15 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0147; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses copy of JH's letter to C. E. Trevelyan announcing decisions by EE and Robert Rintoul to decline offices of Chief Coiner and Assistant Coiner, respectively.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12844

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
Date:
[26 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0249; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received GM's letter of 20 Mar., stating GM's position for official record. Regrets that GM interpreted conversations with JH and H. D. Harness in manner that led to so many misunderstandings. Asks for early reply from GM regarding office of Melter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12924

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Rintoul
Date:
[26 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0338; Reel 1054
Summary:

Treasury commissioners insist on dealing with Moneyers as individuals, not as corporation. Returns RR's memorial and suggests that RR delete reference to Company of Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13073

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[15 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH offered position of chief coiner to Moneyer Edward Enfield, and position of assistant coiner to Moneyer Robert Rintoul. Both declined these offers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13524

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Franklyn
Date:
[20 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0756; Reel 1089
Summary:

Difficulties arising from reform at Mint. Hopes new equality of rank for junior clerks will satisfy RF and [F. R.] Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13568

From:
Charles C. F. Greville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 22-3
Summary:

[Formal proclamation] JH's request was read to Queen Victoria. Former warrant to JH, issued 17 Dec. 1850, is suspended. Effective this day, Treasury Commissioners and JH may take steps necessary to reform Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13569

From:
W. Gibson Craig and Richard M. Bellew
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 23
Summary:

[Formal proclamation] Queen Victoria revokes warrant of 17 Dec. 1850 to Master of Mint and issues new warrant directing JH to follow Queen's Order of 7 Mar. 1851 pertaining to reform of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 23-4
Summary:

Forwards proposal from G. F. G. Mathison to retain refinery as part of Mint. JH still concurs with R. L. Sheil that refinery should be sold or leased. Mr. Haggard's report in 1848 shows that purified gold may be purchased more cheaply than it can be processed in Mint. Again requests permission to proceed with reforms to Mint Board and three offices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13572

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 32
Summary:

Treasury commissioners have read G. F. G. Mathison's letter. JH is now authorized to proceed with reforms to Mint Board, Mint office, Assay office, Melting department, and Refinery. Offer Refinery to Mathison for private refining business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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