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Herschel2193

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 June 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.437 (C: RS:HS 22.14)
Summary:

Reticent to accept fellowship of London University if obligations of time and attention are too great. Requests more time to consider responsibilities of the post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[2 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.23
Summary:

Is in communication, as requested, with Mr. Train and Thomas McBean about their candidacy for teaching at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.438
Summary:

Attests to the honorable personal character of Captain Andries Stockenström. Wishes the circumstances of his dismissal could be remedied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12936

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[30 May 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0347.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received JR's letter as JH was preparing to leave home. Will consult with George Peacock and reply to JR soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12937

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[4 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0348; Reel 1054
Summary:

Agrees to serve on proposed commission of enquiry into state of Cambridge University, provided that JH may resign if enquiry lasts more than one year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0349; Reel 1054
Summary:

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0350; Reel 1054
Summary:

Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12940

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[27 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0351; Reel 1054
Summary:

Will report on recent changes in supply and demand for precious metals after JH contacts persons named in JR's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12941

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[27 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0352 & -0353 & -0354; Reel 1054
Summary:

Official report on international supply and demand for gold and silver, with projection of supply for next twenty years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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