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Herschel13872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851-1?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0219.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Can [?] write memorial to Treasury that embodies main objects of proposed national institution? Indicate number and kind of instrumental trials needed to prepare for future expeditions. JH will be in London next Thursday; call committee meeting then. Send reply to JH care of E. Mackintosh at 17 Montague Square by Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14335

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0496.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Record of JH and H. D. Harness witnessing turning of matrix of Waterloo Medal by Benedetto Pistrucci. Harness affirmed R. L. Sheil's official release of Pistrucci from responsibility if matrix breaks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13377

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1851-5 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0609; Reel 1089
Summary:

P.S.: Henry Bingley asks Treasury for further clarification on compensation for Bingley's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13518

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0750.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Anxiously awaiting reply to JH's letter of 4 July requesting [?]'s recommendation of a London firm that can quickly evaluate Moneyers' equipment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13417

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0651; Reel 1089
Summary:

Approves of [?]'s memorial to Treasury, but returns it to [?] for minor corrections before forwarding it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14169

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Note summarizing G. F. G. Mathison's memorial of 2 Oct. 1851, outlining GM's career in public service, earnings while at Mint, and grievances against reforms at Mint. Forwarded GM's memorial to C. E. Trevelyan on 4 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13388

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

Herschel13422

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0656; Reel 1089
Summary:

Just received [?]'s letter, but believes it was written before JH visited [?] today. Assumes that all points in letter were answered at meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13424

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0659; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH must know if [?] accepts or declines new arrangements for [?]'s office, already approved by Treasury commissioners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13425

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[19] February 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0660; Reel 1089
Summary:

Has reconsidered and dismissed JH's previous plan. Will explain reason to [?] in person later today. Please change wording in document regarding Master's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13486

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
9 March [1852?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0719.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Submits to Treasury commissioners a design by L. C. Wyon for Kaffir medal. [Addressed to 'My Lord'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1886

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[29 March 1852]
Source of text:
WT 76066
Summary:

As part of a discussion about decimal coinage, JH states that an early issue of florins is contemplated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13428

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[6 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0663; Reel 1089
Summary:

Must meet Lord Charles [?] this morning. Cannot join [?] and C. E. Trevelyan at Downing Street. Will try to see Charles Fremantle today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0622; Reel 1089
Summary:

If enclosed report meets [?]'s approval, please show it to Chancellor of Exchequer. Parts of it should not be seen by JH's subordinates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[31 July 1852]
Source of text:
WT 68134.2
Summary:

A note accompanying a repayment of expenses incurred on behalf of some of JH's children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 September 1852]
Source of text:
WT B.8
Summary:

Cannot accede to the request for a visit to the Mint at this time. JH thanks for the cards of exchange rates with other currencies, and offers a suggestion for an improvement in them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13430

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[15 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0665; Reel 1089
Summary:

Arranges to meet [?] at JH's residence tomorrow to discuss business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Measures indicated in annexed document are absolutely necessary in present circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0670; Reel 1089
Summary:

Embarrassed that JH's servant sent away messenger who brought papers for JH's signature. Does not consider Mint to be bound by Ralph Heaton's terms for copper coinage. JH prefers contract with Heaton similar to former contract with Boulton & Watt. Dies should be supplied by Mint, not made by contractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.4.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Suggests regulations regarding bullion. Resolution of [Treasury] commissioners was forwarded to Sir Charles Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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