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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[19 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0153; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH made clear on 13 Mar. that HF's position in reorganized Mint would be that of newly entering junior clerk and that F. R. Brande's position warranted more seniority.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[18 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0154; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan has confirmed JH's recollection that HF agreed to annual salary of £100 when entering reorganized Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[19 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0155; Reel 1054
Summary:

Formal announcement of HF's nomination by Treasury to fill office of junior clerk in Mint Office vacated by [C. B.] Piers. HF is assigned to W. T. Brande in Coining department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Finch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0197; Reel 1087
Summary:

HF and F. R. Brande received similar appointments, but HF's annual salary is £100 while Brande's is £150. Asks JH to raise HF's salary to £150. [JH annotation: Replied on 19 July.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Finch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0198; Reel 1087
Summary:

Disappointed by JH's response. Believes HF's case is identical to that of F. R. Brande. Lists benefits accruing to Brande that HF does not have. Asks JH to reconsider raise in HF's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Finch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0199.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Still believes that HF's experience and competence are equal to those of F. R. Brande. Plans to appeal directly to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[21 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0199.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Explains why JH considers HF's case to be different from that of F. R. Brande. Does not believe that HF's appeal to Treasury will be seriously considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Finch
Date:
[14 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0156; Reel 1054
Summary:

HF's year of probation in Coining department ends today. JH will recommend appointing HF to permanent position, but HF must take responsibility to acquaint himself with operations of all other departments if HF wishes further promotion. Admonishes HF to behave with dignity and adapt to new Mint organization without 'harking back after the old state.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project