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Herschel13170

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Delivery of dies for Crimean medal to Master of Mint. JH ordered 60,000 ounces of silver for its production.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14781

From:
Henry Roberts
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[15 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1040; Reel 1083
Summary:

Explains mistake that made JH angry. War Department presumed to commission medal of Queen without consulting Master of Mint first. Benjamin Wyon has been instructed to cease work until JH is informed and approves of project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13172

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Any of JH's letters to CT may be shown to [Henry] Roberts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Did not wish to offend [Henry] Roberts, but JH is in awkward position regarding L. C. Wyon, who, as Mint employee, is competing with rival artist for design of Crimean medal. Silver supply is adequate for medal production, but machinery is limited. Expects three-month delay.

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John Herschel Project
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