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From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.224
Summary:

Regrets he wrote at such an awkward time. Regarding suitable portraits of JH. Will wait for a more suitable one. HF has just had his photograph taken.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[8 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0150; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for assaying Indian coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[30 May 1854]
Source of text:
Royal Mint
Summary:

Asks HF to report on 'six assay pieces' enclosed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0192; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank of England will begin importing gold again next week. Asks permission to be relieved of attending the pyx, in order to assay gold ingots. W. H. Barton will still have assistance of E. L. J. Ridsdale. Notes £600 savings made by HF in Assay department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0193; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concern for careless work of E. L. J. Ridsdale, who is still on probation as assayer. Explains precedent for letting HF's assistant attend pyx trial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[29 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0151; Reel 1054
Summary:

HF's proposal for new position of assistant resident assayer deviates from procedures for reorganized Mint by avoiding usual course of promotion. Use services of E. L. J. Ridsdale instead. If Ridsdale is incompetent, he must be notified that his probation year is unsatisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.215
Summary:

Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.216
Summary:

Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.217
Summary:

Would like a testimonial from JH which would prove useful when he retires. Points out his value to JH when he analyzed the metals used.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[27] October 1859
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.218 & 23.279
Summary:

Testimony to the value of HF's work when JH was Master of the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.219
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which will doubtless be of great value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.220
Summary:

Sending some crystals of a substance he obtained by the separation of gold from iridium. Would be glad of his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.221
Summary:

Would like photographs of JH, one for himself and one for the American Philosophical Society. Busy at the Mint. Issue of bronze coinage continues. Supplying foreign Mints with his gas apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.222
Summary:

Is grateful for the photographs. Recent happenings at the Mint. Has had a visit from Henry Bingley, who looks well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0195; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to confirm that JH appointed Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer on 25 Apr. 1851 after Henry Bingley declined position. Original letter of appointment is lost, and HF is accused of falsifying records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[16 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0152; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot recall details or find documents regarding promotion of Charles Sterry to HF's assistant assayer in 1851. Remembers that Henry Bingley declined that position; it was then proper for HF to recommend someone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0196; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists dates in 1851 on which steps were taken in appointment of Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer. HF is still under accusation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.223
Summary:

Sends [T. F.?] Fremantle's first annual report. [Richard?] Roberts memo was drawn up from information obtained from himself. Has now retired, but with no great financial assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project