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Herschel4833

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.223 (C: RGO 6.337.123)
Summary:

Giving his views on an observatory being linked with a university.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13434

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0668; Reel 1089
Summary:

Charles Elouis discovered errors in Mint accounts since 1837 that explain earlier discrepancies. JH requests authority from Treasury commissioners to adjust previous accounts to correct those errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel224

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.125
Summary:

Is sorry that Sydney University was not too happy with one of the professors chosen, but feels the Sydney Trust made the right choice [see GA's 1852-11-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14537

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.42; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that [Mr. Watt and Mr. Julyan] are working out well. CT will arrange for them to remain as long as needed. Delaying Watt's transfer to Bahamas. Acquaint them both with all aspects of Mint business, especially assaying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14828

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

A response to JH's actions in seeking a position for [?] Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14538

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.43; Reel 1093
Summary:

Lord Chandos [Richard Grenville] wants to know superannuation deductions and pension expectations of Mint workmen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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