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Herschel14521

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Inform CT of present pay scale for workmen in Coining and Melting departments. JH was correct in giving assistance and information to two French visitors. Wants to discuss F. R. Brande and Henry Finch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1631

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.117
Summary:

Suggests that JH assist William Lassell's travels to Malta by asking for a letter of introduction from the Duke of Northumberland; is concerned about the precarious position of the observatory at Altona, and of the Astronomische Nachrichten published there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13024

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0437; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends draft for insurance papers. Description of Cornhill shops.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joanna B. Horner
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.490 & 23.122
Summary:

Regrets a week has elapsed before replying to her letter, but is pleased that Miss Mathilde Oersted had so high a regard for his speech concerning her illustrious father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8655

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir John Potter
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Cannot attend the opening of the Manchester Free Library. Praises the institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13784

From:
Richard Grenville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0134; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Thanks for calling RG's attention to error in Treasury minutes. Hopes to correct it before these reach Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0312; Reel 1093
Summary:

Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0122; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Found written evidence of the denial in 1825 by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of lifetime tenure at Mint for Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests contacting [W. R.] Hamilton for clarification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14252

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Settlement reached concerning BP's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13786

From:
Richard Grenville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0136; Reel 1087
Summary:

Learned that Treasury minutes have not yet been read to Parliament. Will incorporate JH's amendments into these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph C. Petersen
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.374 & 23.123
Summary:

Is concerned about the possibility that the observatory at Altona will be discontinued or moved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Matthew] Marshall from Bank [of England] indicates that great demand for gold coins will continue. Mint will be expected to increase deliveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.118 (C: RS:HS 25.9.74)
Summary:

Will speak to the Duke [of Northumberland, Algernon Percy] at the earliest opportunity and encloses a draft note to Adolph Petersen at Altona [see RS's 1852-5-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14522

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13622

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0007; Reel 1062
Summary:

Encloses GA's memorandum on exporting large quantities of coins, especially to Australia. Will see JH and C. E. Trevelyan tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
20] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0121; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] JH found passage in Treasury's letter to Benedetto Pistrucci that could contradict the denial by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of Pistrucci 's claim to lifetime job and salary at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12537

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.407
Summary:

A note accompanying another publication on turbulent winds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1633

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.119
Summary:

Make a few suggestions about JH's letter to Adolph Petersen [see JH's 1852-5-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0123; Reel 1054
Summary:

Returns letter from C. E. Trevelyan. Awaits final conclusion in difficult case of Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13995

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury solicitors responded to JH's request for date on which to lease Mint refinery to Anthony de Rothschild. Found estimates for 1850 that JH wanted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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