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Herschel13394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0625; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests permission to close Mint for three months to repair and replace machinery that has deteriorated under heavy workload of past two years. Plans to begin at end of this month. Please inform JH of any pending orders for coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1854
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.152
Summary:

Comments on circulation of new coinage, and on another integral of Henry Warburton's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Wyon
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0510; Reel 1055
Summary:

Changes in Crimean Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel677

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[1854 or later]
Source of text:
JHS 1.69
Summary:

Tells CH about a Crimean War medal being ordered, the Mint not being allowed to design it, but is expected to produce it. JH feels placed in a very difficult position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.62
Summary:

Talks about crystal rocks in JH's collection, which may be used, with great care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13031

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0444; Reel 1055
Summary:

Approves Mr. Adam's use of logarithms. Sends set of tables. Glad that little Emily is better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel622

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.14
Summary:

About the school progress of sons John and Alexander; JH is in a very depressed state, looks at his current life [at the Mint?] with 'loathing,' and cannot imagine surviving it for more than a few months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.26
Summary:

About the health of JH's servant [?], Knowles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1159

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.17
Summary:

Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1237

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Board of Trade
Date:
[1854 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.70
Summary:

Response to the Board of Trade's refusal to supervise the adjustment of compasses on sea-going ships. [This letter was prepared on behalf of the Council of the R.S.L.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13384

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0617; Reel 1089
Summary:

Progress of production on [?] medal, with ribbons and clasp, by [Heat & Roskell], jewellers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13396

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0627; Reel 1089
Summary:

Outlines administrative organization, duties, and jurisdiction of Sydney branch mint. Procedure for sending sample coins to London for examination and approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13804

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0154.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter by E. W. Ward reporting progress at Sydney branch mint and assay results of Australian gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13442

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mint Staff
Date:
[2 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0676.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Orders Stronghold no. 3 in Coining Department to be cleaned daily instead of weekly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13443

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Barton
Date:
[2 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0676.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Make arrangements with Robert Mushet to transfer Mr. Hill Jr. to duty in Coining department under direction of W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13444

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Ralph Heaton & Sons]
Date:
[3 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0677; Reel 1089
Summary:

Directions for dispatching copper coins to eleven branches of Provincial Bank of Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13445

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0678.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports total coinage from 1814 to 1853 and silver coinage from 1801 to 1815. Gives reasons why gold coins in circulation 'fall far short' of those minted. History of copper coinage since 1790.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[5 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Comments on various kinds of scales for measuring distances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
5] January [1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0596; Reel 1089
Summary:

Analysis of quantities of coins in circulation. Explains ways in which gold and silver are diverted from coins to other purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[6 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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