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Herschel13026

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[1 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0439; Reel 1055
Summary:

Questions about investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14148

From:
William Macquarie Molle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1852-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0374; Reel 1087
Summary:

Recalls meeting JH in 1840, introduced by R. C. Stewart of Bombay. Saw JH's letter on artificial production of ice in Year-Book of Facts for 1851 (p. 157). Describes WM's unsuccessful experiments with commercial powders in tropical climate. Asks for information about portable air compressors. Local surgeon, Dr. Porteus, whom JH met at Cape of Good Hope, asks to be remembered to JH's family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13624

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0009; Reel 1062
Summary:

Demand for silver coins by Commissariat department [in Malta] must wait until Mint has met demand by Bank [of England]. Address all official letters to C. E. Trevelyan, even if responding to letters signed by GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/43
Summary:

Cannot introduce a Mr. Grant to overly 'pressed' Mint assayers. Will help Grant as far as possible, but returns 'excellent' testimonials, having no part in 'manning' possible Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4480

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

William Mann goes to England to receive transit circle. TM describes plans for the instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[3 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0440; Reel 1055
Summary:

Payment from insurance office. Thanks for advice on India bonds. JH's investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12329

From:
William O'Shaughnessy Brooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.186
Summary:

Would like to visit the Mint with his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13625

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0010; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Governor of Bank [of England] is in 'great fuss' about not receiving silver coins. What is Mint doing? Suspects some 'nonsense' behind this urgent demand for silver. In C. E. Trevelyan's absence, GA will not act precipitously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12767

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for HH's advice on dealing with Mr. Cumberland. JH spoke to [W. H. Barton] about Cumberland's claim to seniority over R. F. Suft. Encloses letter from Bank of England that indicates extraordinary work for Mint in near future. Recent production of coins. Suggests stronger series of checks on piecework of all men and officers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12768

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Housing accommodations for Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14012

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Considers Thomson Hankey's note ridiculous; pressure by Bank of England for more silver coinage is unnecessary. Reassignment of Mint residences to Mint officers. Discourages plan to extend piece work wages to include Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel374

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[6 September 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.502
Summary:

Is seeking clarification about some papers GA sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel375

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.503
Summary:

Offers some explanations for the reports in the papers [see JH's 1852-9-6] of seeing strange objects in the heavens; GA calls it 'hemiplegia.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 September 1852]
Source of text:
WT B.8
Summary:

Cannot accede to the request for a visit to the Mint at this time. JH thanks for the cards of exchange rates with other currencies, and offers a suggestion for an improvement in them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13626

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0011; Reel 1062
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Ordered Commissariat officer in Malta to send home £51,000 of silver coin for use by Mint in meeting demand of Bank [of England] for coins to export. Wishes government would take steps to reduce export of silver. Concern over public reaction to reducing silver content of coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel803

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richarda Airy
Date:
[14 September 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 2.9
Summary:

Reports significant improvement in Margaret's [JH's wife] health, after a long period of illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[16 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0441; Reel 1055
Summary:

Personal finances. Needs information on East India Company investment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Transfer of refinery from Mint to Anthony de Rothschild is delayed by failure to determine value of platinum vessels. Bank of England's demand for silver coins and half sovereigns is becoming urgent. Questions organization of new Weighing room. Staff of Mint clerks must be increased during intense coining activity. Effectiveness of weighing machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14013

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Procedures for evaluating refinery leased to Anthony de Rothschild. Problem of accurately weighing small coins. Size of permanent staff in Mint office should be determined by ordinary work, not by times of pressure. Consider borrowing temporary clerks from other government offices. Returns draft of JH's letter to Rothschild.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14014

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wages for a weighing room assistant. There is no extra copy of Coinage Act. Believes Treasury would approve of bonus for delivery of more silver or gold than planned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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