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Herschel13382

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Bingley]
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0615 & L-0648; Reel 1089
Summary:

Please clarify [HB]'s claim for compensation by distinguishing income derived from bullion assays for coinage and that for general market. By whose authority were constructed those stables and coach house for which [HB] claims compensation?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[5 May 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 49-50
Summary:

Forwards Henry Bingley's appeal to Treasury for compensation for loss of Bingley's office as Queen's assay master. Notes previous offers that Bingley declined, including position as resident assayer in reorganized Mint. Points out that Bingley's son worked in Mint for past two years without pay in preparation for succeeding his father. Compliments Bingley's past work in raising Mint standards for purity of gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13592

From:
George Cornewall Lewis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 50
Summary:

Treasury commissioners appoint Henry Rich to assist JH in investigating claim for compensation by Henry Bingley, due to abolition of office of Queen's assay master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13634

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0019; Reel 1062
Summary:

Moneyers are extremely anxious. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] announced in Apr. 1850 that government would abolish Company of Moneyers, whose contract terminated on 13 May. But still there is no arrangement for compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13635

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0020; Reel 1062
Summary:

Thanks for JH's assurance that arrangements for Moneyers' compensation will soon be made. Hopes that government will be liberal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13675

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0056; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners meet tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1372

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-5-6 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.321
Summary:

Refers to process which produces pictures that are negative or positive depending upon the light. Hopes to use it to photograph lunar landscape. Wants to call it 'amphitype' if JH agrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13739

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0095; Reel 1087
Summary:

There are no records comparing private and official assays performed at Mint. History of coach house and stable now in HB's possession.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13765

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851-5 to 1851-10]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0116.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's reply. Will wait for [Henry] Rich's answer to JH's references.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13952

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter from collector of customs at Cork and HH's proposed letter to Treasury regarding Cork memorial. Charles Elouis could not find information on 'token coinage' for Bank [of England] in the early part of the century.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13953

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter regarding claim by Henry Bingley. Charles Elouis found new information about 'token coinage' for Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13954

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Discussion of contract with [Joshua] Field.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13955

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Silver was purchased for Mint on basis of [P. N.] Johnson's assay. Such purchases usually require assay by Henry Bingley. Records show that Bingley entered Mint in 1820.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13956

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Joshua] Field appears satisfied with Mint contract.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13957

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends document from Maudslay and Field for JH to examine and forward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13958

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mint holiday for Queen's birthday. Will arrange with Mr. Peligot for inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14069

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0290; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to pay brief call at RI's home on way to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14127

From:
George Maule
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0349; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returns copy of JH's letter to Queen, with suggested alterations. Sign and return this, so GM can officially present matter to Privy Council tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1851-5-21 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0353.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Under old system of political appointments, master of Mint was not eligible for superannuation fund. Asks Treasury to modify Treasury minutes of 20 May 1851 to permit JH to receive this benefit. Compares superannuation rates before and after 5 Aug. 1829.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14473

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Tenders [for bids] should be let soon. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will see JH and H. D. Harness this afternoon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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