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Herschel14524

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks clarification of JH's plans for countersigning drafts from Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
2] June [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Comptroller W. H. Barton is senior officer at Mint and is signatory to Mint drafts. JH's earlier letter to CT included officers empowered to countersign drafts when senior officers are absent. Plans to have Charles Elouis initial all drafts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0622; Reel 1089
Summary:

If enclosed report meets [?]'s approval, please show it to Chancellor of Exchequer. Parts of it should not be seen by JH's subordinates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14826

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Indicates that trials have been made with a 'trumpeted cannon,' and JH is welcome to request further trials to be made at Woolwich Arsenal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13997

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of HH's answer to George Arbuthnot, who agrees with HH but raised interesting questions. Describes Dorsetshire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10840

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.191
Summary:

Letter will receive immediate attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F26F1.4
Summary:

Reports quite unsatisfactory results from gun firing sound experiments [see JH's 1852-3-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel333

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.10.23
Summary:

Thanks GA for his description of Madeira; JH will try to get to Greenwich next day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13623

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0008; Reel 1062
Summary:

Understands that JH has seen GA's letter to H. D. Harness on 'Seigneurage' question. Encloses GA's response to Harness's most recent letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1714

From:
Harry George Wakelyn Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.201
Summary:

Note of thanks to JH for his kind wishes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12901

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
6 [June?] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0313; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH ready to support BP if he decides to accept office at the Mint. Assures BP that a pension can be negotiated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6605

From:
Alvan Clark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.342
Summary:

Has found an error in the printed list he sent recently. Wonders if a certain star listed has ever been observed as a double.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5501

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.401 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Thomas Maclear regarding the resignation of his assistant, George Childe. Would like JH's opinion on the appointment of Maclear's sons to succeed Childe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13998

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Correspondence between HH and George Arbuthnot regarding comparative advantages of exporting coins versus bullion. Requests JH's opinion. Quick sketch of HH's views about air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[9 June 1852]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.21
Summary:

JH, now laboring in the vast 'Mammonium' [the Mint], missed a visit from JC and was unable to deliver JH's daughter Julia into JC's arms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13999

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Leonard Wyon's private work at Mint should have terminated on 30 Apr. HH warned Wyon not to use Mint apparatus for Punjabi or Exhibition medals after May. [H. C. C.] Owen requested reasonable extension. JH should close Punjabi account then ask Exhibition committee to set number of medals that they need and hold Wyon to that. Further explanation of air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12726

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
10] June [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0141; Reel 1054
Summary:

Moneyer's former policy has resulted in two pay scales for Mint employees. Asks help in standardizing pay scale. Repair cost for air pump may be double original estimate. Treasury rejected JH's appeal on behalf of F. R. Brande; plans to appeal to Chancellor of Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13611

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.422
Summary:

Is sending a mathematical work on the stability of a moving locomotive, and hopes it will interest JH. YV would like it presented to the R.S.L. Refers to YV's work on double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14000

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for reviewing HH's recommendation for improving air pump. Suggests way to increase work output of Sizing room. Advises JH to simplify pay scale for Mint workers. Promotion of young workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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