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Herschel304

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.59.184
Summary:

A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14544

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prefers that Henry Finch and Mr. Hill, Jr. be assigned to temporary positions in Mint. Send official letter to Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] about this. That leaves one patronage appointment for W. G. Hayter to fill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14546

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Return George Arbuthnot's final memorandum on Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11663

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.28
Summary:

Comments on the currency. Thinks it would be feasible to share tutors for their children as the name of JH would attract men with superior ability.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1789

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.2
Summary:

Has heard that one of JH's daughters [Amelia] has been hurt by burning; expresses concern.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1788

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.1 (C: RGO 6.341.30)
Summary:

The standardization of weights and measures is moving ahead; the question of storage of standards must be addressed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1790

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.3 (C: RGO 6.341.31)
Summary:

Proposes rules of procedure for use of secondary standards [see GA's 1853-2-7].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel368

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.81.5
Summary:

Believes that the observations that concern JH [see JH's 1853-2-7] with respect to the moon's orbit do not argue for Venusian effects, but GA finds [G.] Seyffarth's writings disturbing, too.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4834

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.224
Summary:

Concerning GA's eclipse lecture and [G.] Seyffarth's claims regarding eclipse observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14740

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10] February 1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0932; Reel 1083
Summary:

Testimonial to good character of Mr. Ottley Jr., to whose father JG delegated all JG's powers while on Antigua. Asks JH to assist young Ottley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1791

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.4 (C: RGO 6.341.35)
Summary:

Raises a problem for the Standards Commission to consider, namely, that the Bank of England finds it difficult to deal with the decimalization of troy ounces [in the bullion trade] [see JH's 1853-2-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel546

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.11
Summary:

Is very much in favor of JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4], but thinks they may be too bold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14263

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0441; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses draft [contract] for coinage of copper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14789

From:
[John] M. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1128.3 [p. 52]; Reel 1060
Summary:

Notes change of bars on pieces 26 and 27 prior to their arrival at assay office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1792

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.5 (C: RGO 6.341.38)
Summary:

Believes that the increasing use of decimal weights should mean that no further evidence need be taken by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1853-2-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14547

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Call on CT when convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14264

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0442; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses amended draft proclamation regarding florin for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1793

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.6
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14599

From:
Joseph Whitworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0581; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of JW's letter to G. B. Airy, chair of Standards Commission, Invites JH to come and observe what JW has accomplished regarding standard measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel551

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.24
Summary:

Seeks JH's approval, and signature, on a paper; does not wish to talk about copper coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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