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Herschel13640

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0024.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Moneyers will stop Mint operations next Thursday [10 July]. But do not expect Moneyers to leave if compensation for their machinery, tools, and lost income has not been settled by then.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13641

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jasper Atkinson
Date:
3] July [1851
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0024.2; Reel 1062
Summary:

Final adjustments to Moneyers' claims for compensation is in progress. Expects these to be ready when Moneyers' work terminates next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13642

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0025; Reel 1062
Summary:

Requests copy of Treasury's minutes relating to Moneyers' claims for compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13643

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0026; Reel 1062
Summary:

Evaluation of Moneyers' tools and machinery will be completed by Monday. Asks for written assurance that Treasury will pay Moneyers what Mr. Richards, the evaluator, determines their equipment to be worth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13683

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

John Romilly, invited by John Russell, will attend 14 July meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners to discuss Modern History professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13740

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0096; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to obtain HB's retirement allowance and compensation quickly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13968

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will meet JH tomorrow. Mint staff is taking over rooms from Moneyers. Transition is going smoothly. Joseph Nicoll is dying and will probably not draw much compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13969

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends W[illiam] Lalor with letters for JH. Will go to Treasury at four o'clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13970

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Recovering from illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14131

From:
Mr. Medwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0353.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Requests permission for M's parents to tour Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14271

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9 July [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Settled matter of Moneyers' compensation with Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Wants to discuss Henry Bingley's position at Mint. Will be in House of Commons that week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14272

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 July [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends report on Henry Bingley for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14311

From:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0475; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Richard Jones?] agreed to prepare letter to Lord John [Russell?] but not to send it. Now learns that meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Agrees with JH and [William] Empson that [Thomas] Maclear's work should be rewarded, but wants to move more deliberately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14356

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0516; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that Dr. [Duncan] Stewart received promise from Mr. Prinsep of cadetship [in H.E.I.C.] for Stewart's son. WS cannot promise same for young [George] Maclear but will add Maclear to list of applicants for WS's patronage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14474

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please return Treasury minutes regarding compensation for Moneyers so CT may alter it. JH may give copy of it to Moneyers. Returns Jasper Atkinson's application.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14475

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Returns JH's original schedule for Mint reform, with amendments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14476

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please send copy of R. L. Sheil's letter of 10 May 1849 regarding retirement of John Beckwith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14477

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Treasury commissioners admit merits of claims by Mint officers, whom JH supports, but does not agree to pay raises. Calculating salaries for more years than officers have actually served would set bad precedent for other public offices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14768

From:
Joshua Field
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[3 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0987.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Recommends T. Cooke as someone who 'could value some Chemicals' at Mint. [JH annotation: seeking someone as 'Valuer of the Moneyers Rollers and tools.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14769

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Joshua Field
Date:
[4 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0987.2; Reel 1083
Summary:

JF misunderstood HH's note. Mint needs someone to value tools, not chemicals. Thought Field's firm [Maudslay, Sons, & Field] could recommend one of its employees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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