From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
3 Oct [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 2
Summary:
Discusses domestic affairs and gives some advice on manners.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Henry Huxley
Date:
9 Oct 1851
Source of text:
Imperial College of Science, Technology, and Medicine Archives (Huxley 5: 1)
Summary:
Testimonial for THH’s application for Chair in Natural History at Toronto.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Daniel Sharpe
Date:
16 Oct [1851]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:
Thanks DS for writing about his research on foliation and cleavage. Discusses nature of slate and metamorphic schists.
Makes suggestions for the paper DS is preparing for the Royal Society and raises questions for his consideration; CD hopes he can attend the Society meeting when the paper is read ["On foliation and cleavage of Scotland", Philos. Trans. R. Soc. Lond. 142 (1852): 445–62].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Johannes Japetus Smith (Japetus) Steenstrup
Date:
16 Oct [1851]
Source of text:
Det Kongelige Bibliotek, Copenhagen (NKS 3460 4to)
Summary:
Thanks him for specimens of Xenobalanus. Discusses systematic relations of the genus.
Comments on paper by J. T. Reinhardt ["Om slaegten Lithotryas", Vidensk. Medd. Naturhist. Foren. Kjobenhavn 2 (1850): 1–8].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Hilton
Date:
25 Oct [1851?]
Source of text:
Stowe Collection, Stowe School Library (tipped into Living Cirripedia (1851); STO 5/45)
Summary:
Thanks for offer of Cirripedia specimens from the Northern Atlantic, but has seen so many that he does not need more.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
William Snow Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.163
Summary:
Sends a new edition of his own work on electricity. Has been studying the manuscripts of Henry Cavendish and thinks they should be published. JH in one of his articles attributes an invention to C. F. Gauss, whereas WH suggested the idea seven years before Gauss.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0071; Reel 1054
Summary:
Curiosity about quill-like 'pen' sent to JH's son John by MB. Glad that MB moved to Brighton for medical care.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[10 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0337
Summary:
Plans to obtain pension for G. F. G. Mathison. Mathison feels moral duty to [Richard] Lynn, Head Melter to Mathison, who has no legal claim to compensation.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1851-10-23 or later
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0479.3; Reel 1055
Summary:
Difficulties in pay system for moneyers.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.10; Reel 1055
Summary:
Forwards, with JH's approval, G. F. G. Mathison's claim for compensation due to termination of office of Melter and Refiner at Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.11; Reel 1055
Summary:
Lists wages for assistant workers in Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[25 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.12; Reel 1055
Summary:
JH and H. D. Harness were deeply gratified by CT's note of [24 Oct.].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.13; Reel 1055
Summary:
Death of William Wyon offers opportunity to reorganize engraving department.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.14; Reel 1055
Summary:
Discontinuance of Gas department of Mint. Superintendent, Mr. [Lorde?], may claim compensation. Historic item discovered during sale of Henry Bingley's tools and machinery.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851 to 1855]-10-20
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0621; Reel 1089
Summary:
Gave [?]'s instructions to policeman at [Mint] gate. No silver bullion is available on market. Coinage may have to cease. Gives quantities of gold and silver delivered last week.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0652; Reel 1089
Summary:
Encloses form completed by G. F. G. Mathison, together with second submission of Mathison's memorial to Treasury and letter regarding Mathison's compensation.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[9 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.4; Reel 1089
Summary:
Mr. Hodges will arrive at Benenden tonight. JH is visiting Collingwood for weekend to conduct parish business. Explains efforts to get assignment of JH's son William changed to Bengal. Asks ER to help.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mint Staff
Date:
1851-10
Source of text:
Return, 55
Summary:
[Formal notice] Promulgation of regulations for coinage of gold bullion at Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.9; Reel 1087
Summary:
George Peacock was unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Quorum needed to conclude 'Inquiry' before end of next session of Parliament.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0185; Reel 1087
Summary:
All Moneyers have signed receipt for £3095. Where should EE pick up check?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project