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Herschel13278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0535; Reel 1053
Summary:

Thanks for portrait of Louisa. Plans series of pictures of all JH's children. Margaret Brodie Herschel moved her mother [Mrs. Stewart] into new lodgings, but is now ill again. JH and London household are quarantined. No one may enter or leave. John Herschel [son of JH] is also ill, but under Mrs. Pritchard's care [at Clapham Grammar School]. Lists books and papers to be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[8 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0150; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for assaying Indian coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12771

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13430

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[15 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0665; Reel 1089
Summary:

Arranges to meet [?] at JH's residence tomorrow to discuss business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
16 October [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Call on JH as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.7; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Measures indicated in annexed document are absolutely necessary in present circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13431

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Thomas Brande]
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Make immediate arrangements to accept extra workers into Die and Coining departments to bring coining operations up to maximum capacity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.23; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not received reply from Anthony de Rothschild. Foresees great demand soon for gold and silver. Gives W. T. Brande's estimate of maximum possible output by Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12776

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requires that HH return. 'The storm is coming on thicker.' Danger of coining operations breaking down. Report of coin production from W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001116

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
25 October 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/155, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel13433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Mint officers]
Date:
[25 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0667; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Formal notice] Work hours and pay rates for temporary workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel493

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 October 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.26
Summary:

The Bank of England will start to deal with weights of precious metals in decimals only [see GA's 1852-10-23]. JH responds to a letter in the Times about the shortage of silver coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Suggestions how to prepare for increasing public demand for silver. Mint workers began working 12-hour days on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12931

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[28 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0343; Reel 1054
Summary:

Will attend R.S.L. council today to present B.A.A.S. request for £300 to support balloon ascents for meteorological research.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[30 October 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.125
Summary:

Asks GP to participate in the marriage ceremony of JH's daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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