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Herschel484

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.8
Summary:

Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3280

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
1851-10
Source of text:
St. Andrews 87 (C: RS:HS 23.108)
Summary:

Asks JF to deliver papers about professorships and a council position at a new university at Sydney to interested, qualified parties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mint Staff
Date:
1851-10
Source of text:
Return, 55
Summary:

[Formal notice] Promulgation of regulations for coinage of gold bullion at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14168

From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses GM's memorial to Treasury, with financial accounts included, for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14047

From:
John Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0269; Reel 1087
Summary:

Fears Hearn's first letter (13 Sept. 1851) to JH was lost. Anxiously asks again for testimonial from JH to governor at Sandhurst on behalf of Hearn's son, who 'gets daily worse.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6619

From:
[Jean]-D[aniel] Colladon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.356
Summary:

Leaves tomorrow for Geneva. Expresses thanks for all JH's help and presents his compliments to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13838

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0185; Reel 1087
Summary:

All Moneyers have signed receipt for £3095. Where should EE pick up check?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13079

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.10; Reel 1055
Summary:

Forwards, with JH's approval, G. F. G. Mathison's claim for compensation due to termination of office of Melter and Refiner at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14169

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Note summarizing G. F. G. Mathison's memorial of 2 Oct. 1851, outlining GM's career in public service, earnings while at Mint, and grievances against reforms at Mint. Forwarded GM's memorial to C. E. Trevelyan on 4 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2362

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.233
Summary:

Saw [J. B.] Listing, who may see JH soon. Sends volume of Cape magnetic observations. Thermometer at Kew is a great success. New thermometers compare favorably with [Henri] Regnault's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel183

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.63
Summary:

Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13978

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letters from Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill. Suspended Mr. Fowler, lamplighter, for drunkenness; another gas man who neglected his duty was referred to Mr. [Louis?]. Gave JH's papers and gas company's report to W. T. Brande, who will report on future gas supplies for Mint. Reports accuracy of 27 melting pots. [JH annotation: Recommends getting rid of gas production facility. Response to report on melting pots.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14275

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 October [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Decisions made concerning compensation for Moneyers. HR objects to G. F. G. Mathison's request [for higher salary].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13540

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[9 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.4; Reel 1089
Summary:

Mr. Hodges will arrive at Benenden tonight. JH is visiting Collingwood for weekend to conduct parish business. Explains efforts to get assignment of JH's son William changed to Bengal. Asks ER to help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12923

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Rich
Date:
[10 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0337
Summary:

Plans to obtain pension for G. F. G. Mathison. Mathison feels moral duty to [Richard] Lynn, Head Melter to Mathison, who has no legal claim to compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9863

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.197
Summary:

His own health does not improve very rapidly. Has he heard how Owen Jones is progressing? Has heard good reports of Dr. J. A. Symonds of Bristol.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.11; Reel 1055
Summary:

Lists wages for assistant workers in Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel184

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[14 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.64
Summary:

Has received the papers [see GA's 1851-10-7]; Sydney University seeks assistance in finding professors. What should the response be?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel185

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.65
Summary:

Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13418

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0652; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encloses form completed by G. F. G. Mathison, together with second submission of Mathison's memorial to Treasury and letter regarding Mathison's compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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