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Herschel13394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0625; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests permission to close Mint for three months to repair and replace machinery that has deteriorated under heavy workload of past two years. Plans to begin at end of this month. Please inform JH of any pending orders for coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13445

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0678.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports total coinage from 1814 to 1853 and silver coinage from 1801 to 1815. Gives reasons why gold coins in circulation 'fall far short' of those minted. History of copper coinage since 1790.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13446

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0679; Reel 1089
Summary:

Received [CT]'s letter of 9 Jan. 1854 conveying request of the Duke of Newcastle [H. P. F. P. Clinton] for artist to execute Crimean Medal, and Treasury commissioners' directive for JH to include cost of dies for medal in 1855 Mint expenses. JH feels obligated to employ Mint's own Medaller and Engraver, but will accept dies from another artist if Queen Victoria so desires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13447

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0680; Reel 1089
Summary:

Now that pressure for gold and silver coinage has abated, JH wants to eliminate some temporary clerks assigned to Mint. Mr. Watt and H. A. Severn were assigned to Sydney branch mint. [John] Goldsmith was appointed supernumerary clerk in Mint office. JH informed Mr. Welsh that Welsh's services will end soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13448

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[27 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0681; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests permission from Treasury to draw from Master's account at Bank [of England] to cover expenses that cannot be paid from depleted Exchequer account before 31 Mar., when Parliamentary grant for next fiscal year becomes available.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13451

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[13 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0684.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Forwards report by W. T. Brande on performance of Henry Finch during one year probation in coining department. JH recommends advancing Henry Finch and F. R. Brande to permanent positions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13453

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
1854-3
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0686; Reel 1089
Summary:

In response to letter from Sir Emerson Tennant to Mr. Lawley, JH intends to apply for public pyx trial as soon as coining of gold is concluded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13427

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[4 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0662; Reel 1089
Summary:

Recommends R. F. Suft to replace Charles Elouis as registrar and accountant in Mint office, and Charles Sterry to replace Suft as senior clerk. Seeks Treasury commissioners' approval for hiring properly qualified assistant to resident assayer, to replace Sterry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13456

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0689; Reel 1089
Summary:

Paymaster General's office requires special approval from Treasury to pay allowance for quarters to fireman George Busher, transferred from Queen's assay office to resident assay office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13390

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854-5-18 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0623; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Following Treasury commissioners' instructions given in [?]'s letter of 18 May 1854,] £3000 of New Brunswick copper coins are ready for delivery to Kay Rutherford & Co. in Liverpool, agents for colonial government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13463

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[19 May 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0696; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH has studied petition for pension by John Austin, dismissed from Mint in 1834. Finds no reason to overturn earlier rulings of Mint Board denying that claim.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13464

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0697; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0698; Reel 1089
Summary:

As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0699; Reel 1089
Summary:

Returns letter of 5 June 1854 from Commissary General William Filder to Treasury. Reports value of five Turkish coins relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13391

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854-7-29 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0624.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Calls Treasury's attention to Mint employee Henry Godfrey, disabled by heart condition. JH sees no alternative but to dismiss Godfrey, but superannuation fund is not yet sufficient to support Godfrey. Asks permission to pay Godfrey £20 on dismissal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13392

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854-7-29 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0624.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Proposes new Mint position called Scalesman, to be filled by William Bradshaw, and to dismiss Bradshaw's present helper. Pay of lamplighter, Mr. Holland, is inadequate for services Holland renders in maintaining gas plumbing at Mint, formerly performed by Mr. [Love].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13469

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[31 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0702; Reel 1089
Summary:

Pay rate for policemen assigned to Mint has been increased by Metropolitan Police. Requests authorization from Treasury for this new expense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13369

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[19 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0598 & -0705; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports assayers's analyses of Chinese imitations of Spanish coin sent to Treasury by John Bowring [governor of Hong Kong].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13472

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[23 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0706; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports departure of E. W. Ward, with officers, staff, and machinery for Sydney branch mint. Submits statement of expenses and requests reimbursement for outfitting Sydney mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13475

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[25 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0710; Reel 1089
Summary:

Submits design for Australian sovereign and half-sovereign for approval by Queen Victoria. Requests permission to begin producing these coins as soon as Sydney mint is operational.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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