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From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.29
Summary:

Sends another pamphlet on the gold question. On the last page he will find JM has adopted JH's suggestion, though he does not give the source. Thinks that these suggestions should prove useful to France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.66
Summary:

Has received news of a cargo of cryolite from Greenland. Outlines the various possibilities of using it for the manufacture of chemicals and glass. Sends his method of manufacturing aluminium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.368
Summary:

Needs advice concerning Egyptian money. Proposes coining money there as a solution to some of the problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.215
Summary:

Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert M. Morrell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.52
Summary:

Forwards the draft of the words of the Memorial to be presented to Her Majesty. Nonmembers of the League have signed. On receipt of JH's reply will forward the written headings for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.216
Summary:

Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Wolstenholme Ward
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.375
Summary:

Sad to hear of JH's suffering and retirement from Mint. Describes production rates, problems, equipment, personnel, and quality of gold at Sydney mint. Starting an observatory. G. B. Airy promises to send astronomer. New South Wales legislature is not friendly to scientific research. Describes Australian society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project