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From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.189
Summary:

Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jasper Atkinson
Date:
[28 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0042; Reel 1054
Summary:

Does not yet have word from government regarding claims for compensation made by Company of Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0095; Reel 1087
Summary:

There are no records comparing private and official assays performed at Mint. History of coach house and stable now in HB's possession.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends document from Maudslay and Field for JH to examine and forward to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0020; Reel 1062
Summary:

Thanks for JH's assurance that arrangements for Moneyers' compensation will soon be made. Hopes that government will be liberal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Benjamin Carpenter
Date:
[30 May 1851]
Source of text:
WT 67597.5
Summary:

Thanks WC for the work he has completed on JH's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mint holiday for Queen's birthday. Will arrange with Mr. Peligot for inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project