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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[1851 to 1853-7]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes on weighing and coining silver. Payment of wages in Coining room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[22 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0490.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Letter from Benedetto Pistrucci incorrectly quotes JH as stating that no Mint officer except Pistrucci is capable of handling dies. W. T. Brande may interpret this as lack of JH's confidence in Brande's abilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joshua Field
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[3 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0987.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Recommends T. Cooke as someone who 'could value some Chemicals' at Mint. [JH annotation: seeking someone as 'Valuer of the Moneyers Rollers and tools.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for HH's advice on dealing with Mr. Cumberland. JH spoke to [W. H. Barton] about Cumberland's claim to seniority over R. F. Suft. Encloses letter from Bank of England that indicates extraordinary work for Mint in near future. Recent production of coins. Suggests stronger series of checks on piecework of all men and officers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Housing accommodations for Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Transfer of refinery from Mint to Anthony de Rothschild is delayed by failure to determine value of platinum vessels. Bank of England's demand for silver coins and half sovereigns is becoming urgent. Questions organization of new Weighing room. Staff of Mint clerks must be increased during intense coining activity. Effectiveness of weighing machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
16 October [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Call on JH as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.7; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requires that HH return. 'The storm is coming on thicker.' Danger of coining operations breaking down. Report of coin production from W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[26 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1060; Reel 1083
Summary:

New emergency at Mint, created by demand for gold and silver coins by people and Bank of England. JH unable to cope alone. Directs HH to cancel vacation and return to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[28 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Private. Compliments HH's letter accompanying report by E. W. Ward, which JH forwarded to Treasury. Informally announced JH's resignation as master of Mint, but delayed formal letter until completion of JH's duties with Decimal Committee and Mint contract with Ralph Heaton & Sons. Needs information on silver assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Assurance that JH approves of HH's conduct. Printer may send JH's report to House of Commons to Mint. Pay bills from Mr. Mocatta and goldsmith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[25 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH remains at home today. HH should conduct assay. Arrange with W. H. Barton and W. T. Brande to suspend silver coinage for two days at end of month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[3 November 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Approves financial reports. Production of sovereigns and half sovereigns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[21 December 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Results of recent pyx trial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project