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Herschel12538

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.408
Summary:

Of the general ignorance of meteorological matters, especially among sailors; wider distribution of HP's works would help, but HP is too poor to do that.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1794

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.7 (C: RGO 6.349.16)
Summary:

Does not believe that the technical weights of the Bank of England should be given the same legal status as primary, and official, weights, measures, and coinage [see GA's 1853-2-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13858

From:
Frederick Waymouth Gibbs
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16] March [1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0206; Reel 1087
Summary:

Prince Albert has postponed visit to Royal Mint for two princes until after Easter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel549

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.18
Summary:

Wants to visit the Royal Mint; the coinage/weight question is more complex than GA imagined [see GA's 1853-3-15]; seeks JH's opinion on part of a letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7016

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.263
Summary:

The book on the coinage of England in the 1670s is by one William Jeake. Comments on the diversity of coins available at that date and how their values changed by proclamation. Should the present coinage be decimalized he hopes the half crown will be withdrawn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel553

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.30
Summary:

Understands JH's position [see JH's 1853-3-26]; expects the report will be taken to Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14550

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Delays question of hiring Mr. Pilcher. Proceed with planning for Sydney branch mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12539

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.409
Summary:

Note accompanying more meteorological writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11914

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.276
Summary:

Wishes to apply for the vacancy that has occurred in the Superintendance of the Nautical Almanac, and would welcome JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3305

From:
John Allen Slater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.214
Summary:

Asks about precise link between rotation and revolution of satellites, and its relation to belief in existence of God.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6495

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.261
Summary:

Encloses pamphlets and would be pleased with any remarks of approbation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11302

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.206
Summary:

Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14062

From:
Joseph Burnley Hume
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0284; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes new machinery at U.S. mint in Philadelphia. Refers JH to G. F. Dunning (visiting England) and Franklin Peale (chief coiner) for more information. U.S. mint uses humid assay of silver. Facts about gold assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14551

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Calls JH's attention to articles on mint operations by J. T. Smith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13859

From:
Frederick Waymouth Gibbs
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27 April [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0207; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of medals struck by Prince Albert Edward and Prince Alfred during their enjoyable visit to Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3869

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.232
Summary:

Will send JH meridian observations that will be published; asks for his advice on them. Applies to government for an equatorial telescope. Discusses Teneriffe site.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13627

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0012; Reel 1062
Summary:

Legal problems with copper coins for New Brunswick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2534

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.443
Summary:

Asks JH to consider Reginald Octavius Day for an appointment to the new mint in Australia. Sends regards of his nieces and self.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4634

From:
Admiralty
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.18
Summary:

Informing him that William Mann, assistant at Cape Town Observatory, has requested a salary increase, and would JH give his views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14552

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Concurs with JH's choices of financial officers for minting operations in Birmingham and Sydney. Prefers Mr. Julyan for Sydney branch mint, but will not object to Mr. Watt. One guinea per week is appropriate pay for H. A. Severn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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