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Herschel14015

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses pamphlets about [W. T.] Denison's experiments to determine accuracy of gold specimens by use of specific gravity. [JH annotation: Wrote to HH on 12 Oct. regarding Mr. Forbes and H. W. Field.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14719

From:
William George Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0918; Reel 1083
Summary:

Shortage of silver coins at Bank of England. Explains recurring monthly drain of silver when ships crews, families, and pensioners must be paid. Begs JH to send £5000 of silver coin to Bank.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14016

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Doubts [W. T.] Denison's claim that specific gravity is dependable for testing gold coins. Recommends dismissing Mr. Forbes at once. H. W. Field cannot be selective about assays but must perform these whenever JH requires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14017

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Arranges to meet JH at a place other than the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14532

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.37; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses letter from War Office. Current crisis in coin production has focused public scrutiny upon reorganized Mint system. '[W]e ... are on trial.' [JH annotation: Pensioners are complaining to War Office that they are not paid, due to lack of silver coins.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14018

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

In response to Treasury's declaration of 'emergency' condition, HH promises to assist in any way JH needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14019

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will not come to the Mint tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14020

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's description yesterday of events at Mint led HH to stay away. Surprised that JH wishes to see HH. No one should interfere between W. T. Brande and William Buckle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14021

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards note from unknown author. Direct HH's servants to come to HH's residence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14022

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Silver coinage. If Mr. Mocatta cannot deliver silver, perhaps the Rothschilds in Paris can. Did JH obtain authority yet to equalize subsistence wages for workers in Melting and Coining departments?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel492

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.25
Summary:

Happened to meet JH's wife, Margaret; was very pleased to see her in such good health. Has heard a rumor about a Bank of England resolution on decimalization [see GA's 1852-3-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3242

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.155
Summary:

Requests JH's opinion of H. P. Brougham's paper and reports of G. B. Airy and G. G. Stokes thereon.A

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14533

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.38; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] CT will respond to the Times query regarding Mint [production of silver coins]. Plan to meet with CT when H. D. Harness returns. Glad to hear that Mint workmen began 12-hour workdays on 25 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14621

From:
Leonard Charles Wyon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0604; Reel 1086
Summary:

Thanks JH for processing payment of LW's compensation allowance. Will stop at Mint next week to examine letter from Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14534

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.39; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] Agrees with JH that assay of freshly minted coins may be eliminated [to reduce delivery time]. Keep official copy of JH's letter and send copy to CT. Anticipates no delay in new appointments at Mint when Mr. Forbes retires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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