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Herschel13116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.6; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns letters respecting [John] Goldsmith [Board of Works in Ireland], who has not yet appeared. Comments on colonial coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
12 [May?] 1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0104; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for transfer of dies and production of coins for Ionian [Islands] and Ceylon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8845

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[14 May 1853]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/42 (C: RS:HS 23.132)
Summary:

Thanks for examples of WT's photographic engraving; sends a photo in return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12661

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Barton
Date:
[16 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0082; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for melting gold and silver and casting coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3353

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[17 May 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.133
Summary:

Thanks for dedication of WS's publication on double stars to JH's father and to F. W. Bessel. JH's 'present position' cuts JH off from active pursuit of scientific research. Compliments WS's accomplishments and those of WS's son, whom JH expects in England come summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.7; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes two Mint officers: Mr. Watt to be sent to Birmingham to take charge of copper coinage, and Mr. Julyan to be trained in Mint operations for future assignment either as comptroller of Mint or second-in-command to E. W. Ward at Sydney mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13511

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hunter
Date:
[23 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0748.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Accepts invitation to Lord Mayor's conversazione on 8 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel805

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Maria Sophia Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1853]
Source of text:
JHS 2.12
Summary:

To JH's daughter to inform her of the activities of her sisters, and to encourage her to obtain the maximum benefit from her travels in France and Germany with William Whewell and his wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Barton
Date:
[25 May 1853]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.18
Summary:

Gives instructions for the provision of certain kinds of metal bars for Mint use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[28 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Private. Compliments HH's letter accompanying report by E. W. Ward, which JH forwarded to Treasury. Informally announced JH's resignation as master of Mint, but delayed formal letter until completion of JH's duties with Decimal Committee and Mint contract with Ralph Heaton & Sons. Needs information on silver assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE303

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
30 May 1853
Source of text:
HS 16.357, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel4165

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0004; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requests permission to retire from position as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Assurance that JH approves of HH's conduct. Printer may send JH's report to House of Commons to Mint. Pay bills from Mr. Mocatta and goldsmith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2666

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.357 (C: RS:HS 23.134)
Summary:

The year has been peaceful for the Herschels and JH is doing little scientific work. Discusses the 'delusion' about 'turning tables,' which JH finds ridiculous.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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