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Herschel14268

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]-[3]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Spoke to Chancellor of the Exchequer [Charles Wood] about JH's memorandum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13629

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-[3]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0014; Reel 1062
Summary:

Will visit JH at Mint today. [JH annotation: JA wanted to know if government persists in plan to terminate Moneyers' contract.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2665

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[2 March 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.356 (C: RS:HS 23.99)
Summary:

JH's new position [Master of Mint] took him by surprise. People seem 'wild' over renewed agitation of Papal aggression issue. Describes the discovery of Saturn's new ring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14466

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

George Maule will help JH prepare draft of new organization for Mint to present to Privy Council. Inform Mint officers of their need to post security for their positions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14314

From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0478.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends regards from scientific men in Berlin and Munich, where HS and brother Adolph lectured after returning from England. Alexander Humboldt will write to Duke of Northumberland, as JH suggested, to request financial aid for HS's research. May Humboldt use JH's name in this appeal?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13630

From:
Jasper Atkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0015; Reel 1062
Summary:

Asks for appointment with JH tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13936

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

W. T. Brande has only one recommendation for vacant position in Die department. If JH approves this person, send note to HH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5534

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.24
Summary:

Is enclosing the revised sheets to save time. Suggestions regarding these. Is sending his tidal paper to Airy for his perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13937

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes to prepare necessary papers before Privy Council meets tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13938

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Edward Enfield postponed decision until Moneyers' contract is settled. HH will forward G. F. G. Mathison's letter to Treasury and arrange for leasing refinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13568

From:
Charles C. F. Greville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 22-3
Summary:

[Formal proclamation] JH's request was read to Queen Victoria. Former warrant to JH, issued 17 Dec. 1850, is suspended. Effective this day, Treasury Commissioners and JH may take steps necessary to reform Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel285

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.198
Summary:

The eclipse observation suggestions are now ready for printing [see GA's 1851-1-7]; would JH proof read them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13939

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Needs JH's signature for Mint letters. Needs copy of a statement by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 23-4
Summary:

Forwards proposal from G. F. G. Mathison to retain refinery as part of Mint. JH still concurs with R. L. Sheil that refinery should be sold or leased. Mr. Haggard's report in 1848 shows that purified gold may be purchased more cheaply than it can be processed in Mint. Again requests permission to proceed with reforms to Mint Board and three offices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13834

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 March [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0182; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks for written confirmation from JH that Treasury intends to abolish company of Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13940

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Order [for Mint reform] has arrived from [Privy] Council. Royal warrant will follow soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel286

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.199
Summary:

Will be happy to proofread the material [see GA's 1851-3-7].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14315

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hermann Schlagintweit
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0478.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

As stated before, JH does not want JH's name used in Alexander Humboldt's appeal to Duke of Northumberland on behalf of HS and brother Adolph. Feels hurt by HS's refusal to accept this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel287

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.201
Summary:

Will send the eclipse observation suggestions in print, not manuscript [see JH's 1851-3-8]; the path of the eclipse has been misrepresented by J. F. Encke's carelessly identified latitudes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1963

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0910.2; Reel 1083
Summary:

Comments on exchange of papers with JH over the years, especially on electricity. Thanks JH for his assistance in AQ's research. Notes the loss of H. C. Schumacher. Hopes to come to England for the Great Exposition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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