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Herschel11613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.121
Summary:

Is willing to assist in obtaining letters of introduction for WL's projected trip to Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1179

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0003; Reel 1054
Summary:

Points out deviations from policies recommended in 1848 by Mint Commission. Supports consolidation of supervisory positions. Protests C. E. Trevelyan's idea that JH's scientific pursuits in spare time as Master of Mint must be directed to public projects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11795

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.155
Summary:

Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11796

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.156
Summary:

Has received two notes, one from G. B. Airy and one from Francis Beaufort informing him that the Admiralty has promised to supply a transit circle; the estimates have now been passed. The Magnetic Observatory building at the Cape has been destroyed by fire. Andries Stockenström is taking an active part in politics. H. G. W. Smith has been recalled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11797

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.157
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11798

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.158
Summary:

The Australian ship carrying the gold for England has visited the Cape. Many of the Cape people have moved to Australia. Comments on the gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11989

From:
Henry Hart Milman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.351
Summary:

Offering seats for the funeral of Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) in St. Paul's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12329

From:
William O'Shaughnessy Brooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.186
Summary:

Would like to visit the Mint with his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12447

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.304
Summary:

Will be pleased to officiate at wedding of JH's daughter Caroline [see JH's 1852-10-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12448

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.305
Summary:

Has arrived in London, ready for the wedding on following day [see GP's 1852-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph C. Petersen
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.374 & 23.123
Summary:

Is concerned about the possibility that the observatory at Altona will be discontinued or moved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12509

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.375
Summary:

No decision has yet been made about closing or moving the observatory, but thanks JH for his letter [see JH's 1852-5-19], which may become useful support for retaining the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12537

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.407
Summary:

A note accompanying another publication on turbulent winds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12578

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.115
Summary:

The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[15 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.118
Summary:

Identifies WM as a committee member for the R.S.L.; raises the question of standard weights in relation to weighing gold bullion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[30 October 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.125
Summary:

Asks GP to participate in the marriage ceremony of JH's daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12665

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
23 March [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0086 & L-0085; Reel 1054
Summary:

Suggestions and diagrams for projecting sound great distances by means of small arms and parabolic reflectors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Madox] Bromley
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0113; Reel 1054
Summary:

RB's certificates were issued in 1825 by now-abolished Mint Board. Explains reorganized administration of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
20] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0121; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] JH found passage in Treasury's letter to Benedetto Pistrucci that could contradict the denial by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of Pistrucci 's claim to lifetime job and salary at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0122; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Found written evidence of the denial in 1825 by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of lifetime tenure at Mint for Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests contacting [W. R.] Hamilton for clarification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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