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Herschel13278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0535; Reel 1053
Summary:

Thanks for portrait of Louisa. Plans series of pictures of all JH's children. Margaret Brodie Herschel moved her mother [Mrs. Stewart] into new lodgings, but is now ill again. JH and London household are quarantined. No one may enter or leave. John Herschel [son of JH] is also ill, but under Mrs. Pritchard's care [at Clapham Grammar School]. Lists books and papers to be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14015

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses pamphlets about [W. T.] Denison's experiments to determine accuracy of gold specimens by use of specific gravity. [JH annotation: Wrote to HH on 12 Oct. regarding Mr. Forbes and H. W. Field.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14719

From:
William George Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0918; Reel 1083
Summary:

Shortage of silver coins at Bank of England. Explains recurring monthly drain of silver when ships crews, families, and pensioners must be paid. Begs JH to send £5000 of silver coin to Bank.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[8 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0150; Reel 1054
Summary:

Instructions for assaying Indian coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14016

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Doubts [W. T.] Denison's claim that specific gravity is dependable for testing gold coins. Recommends dismissing Mr. Forbes at once. H. W. Field cannot be selective about assays but must perform these whenever JH requires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12771

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14017

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Arranges to meet JH at a place other than the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13430

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[15 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0665; Reel 1089
Summary:

Arranges to meet [?] at JH's residence tomorrow to discuss business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14532

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.37; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses letter from War Office. Current crisis in coin production has focused public scrutiny upon reorganized Mint system. '[W]e ... are on trial.' [JH annotation: Pensioners are complaining to War Office that they are not paid, due to lack of silver coins.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14018

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

In response to Treasury's declaration of 'emergency' condition, HH promises to assist in any way JH needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
16 October [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Call on JH as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14019

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will not come to the Mint tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14020

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's description yesterday of events at Mint led HH to stay away. Surprised that JH wishes to see HH. No one should interfere between W. T. Brande and William Buckle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.7; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14021

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards note from unknown author. Direct HH's servants to come to HH's residence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0666.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Measures indicated in annexed document are absolutely necessary in present circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14022

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Silver coinage. If Mr. Mocatta cannot deliver silver, perhaps the Rothschilds in Paris can. Did JH obtain authority yet to equalize subsistence wages for workers in Melting and Coining departments?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel492

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.25
Summary:

Happened to meet JH's wife, Margaret; was very pleased to see her in such good health. Has heard a rumor about a Bank of England resolution on decimalization [see GA's 1852-3-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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