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Herschel1561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[7 January 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44377.25
Summary:

Forwards copies of new coins to be minted for Australia, and asks WG [Chancellor of the Exchequer] to seek the Queen's approval for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13446

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0679; Reel 1089
Summary:

Received [CT]'s letter of 9 Jan. 1854 conveying request of the Duke of Newcastle [H. P. F. P. Clinton] for artist to execute Crimean Medal, and Treasury commissioners' directive for JH to include cost of dies for medal in 1855 Mint expenses. JH feels obligated to employ Mint's own Medaller and Engraver, but will accept dies from another artist if Queen Victoria so desires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13133

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

CT's memorandum on 'Superannuation Question.' JH argues that money or rights given to any Mint employee for his services should not be revocable but 'should be absolutely his property.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[12 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0190; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to ten branches of Bank of Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13447

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0680; Reel 1089
Summary:

Now that pressure for gold and silver coinage has abated, JH wants to eliminate some temporary clerks assigned to Mint. Mr. Watt and H. A. Severn were assigned to Sydney branch mint. [John] Goldsmith was appointed supernumerary clerk in Mint office. JH informed Mr. Welsh that Welsh's services will end soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Comments on which rights should be forfeited when public servants are dismissed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander J. B. Hope
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.17
Summary:

A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12868

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0278; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes striking increase recently in gold wasted in melting process. Calls for inquiry and report of cause by RM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
Adler Planetarium
Summary:

Specifies procedure for combining the contents of two pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.101
Summary:

Directions for sending mail to son Willy [in India?]; about daughter Margaret Louisa's health, the family bills, some stories about people JH met at a dinner, and finally, JH's despair about his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Distance scales to be used on Ordnance Survey maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13136

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[25 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

Requests permission to pay Mint expenses from special account until Parliamentary grant becomes 'available.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13448

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[27 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0681; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests permission from Treasury to draw from Master's account at Bank [of England] to cover expenses that cannot be paid from depleted Exchequer account before 31 Mar., when Parliamentary grant for next fiscal year becomes available.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12717

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Miss Cornwallis
Date:
[27 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0132; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 23:142)
Summary:

Rapid changes in science leave JH unable to recommend newest things in organic chemistry. Suggests works by H. V. Regnault or Justus von Liebig, and Lyon Playfair's work on chemistry of foods. Notes error in Liebig's work on body chemistry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12703

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Christian C. J.] Bunsen
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0117 & -0018; Reel 1054
Summary:

Unable to attend today's conference on replacing present system of English writing with phonetic system such as 'Missionary Alphabet.' Hopes no final conclusions will be drawn without opportunity for further discussion. Gives JH's opinions and objections. Contrasts systems proposed by [Charles] Trevelyan, [J. B.] Gilchrist, and [Thomas] Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel678

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.70
Summary:

Family news and comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[31 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes deficit in Coining Room between 23 and 28 Jan.. Following enquiries in December into similar shortages, JH now requires that WB submit written reports of daily accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel664

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.56
Summary:

Very depressed and concerned about the family finances, both short and long term.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel665

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1854-2-1 to 15
Source of text:
JHS 1.57
Summary:

Has recovered from his depression [see JH's 1854-2-1]; sees a possibility of a new position as a Civil Service appointment examiner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel717

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1854-2].
Source of text:
JHS 1.110
Summary:

JH feels harassed by life and finds solace in MH's letters; thinks electricity could operate the Jacquard loom and the pianoforte. Argues against a recent book [William Whewell's Of the Plurality of Worlds], which claims the earth is the only inhabited body in the universe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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