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Herschel12795

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Burnley Hume
Date:
[1853-6]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0200; Reel 1054
Summary:

Differing opinions among manufacturers of minting machinery. Compares fly-press at Royal Mint with equipment at Philadelphia. Over nine million coins struck in past six months, with £630,000 per week at maximum capacity, three times more than under old Mint system. Problems with introducing new machinery while production pressure continues. Five new coin weighing machines are 'greatest improvement' at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14041

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards bank documents and letter from Charles Elouis containing last month's finances. Asks JH to sign check for £10,000 for Mr. Mocatta, who does not want to be paid [for silver deliveries] through Bank of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14042

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

HH gave instructions to prepare for coining 500,000 half sovereigns. JH may inform Robert Mushet of this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14043

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards two notes from Mr. Mocatta, who wants to paid for silver before delivering it. HH objects; there should be no more payments prior to delivery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14044

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends papers that JH requested. H. U. Addington requested permission for Russian officer to visit Royal Mint. Mr. Mocatta wants second payment but has not yet delivered silver. Charles Elouis will investigate paying Mocatta through bullion office of Bank of England, as J. W. Morrison used to do. Reports 1797-99 copper coinage by Matthew Boulton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.8; Reel 1055
Summary:

E. W. Ward has called for bids on machinery for Sydney mint but requests written authorization before proceeding with contracts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel498

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[8 June 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.42
Summary:

Spells out procedure for letting WM have access to standard weights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14045

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards recent letters. The Times article today points out deficiency in supply of silver coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4214

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Pritchard
Date:
[9 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.77 (C: RS:HS 23.135)
Summary:

Expresses grave concern at interest in ideas of table turning among many of the boys at Clapham school. Writes of importance of the education of the next generation. Reiterates his claim that all force is associated with will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1912

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[10 June 1853]
Source of text:
WT B.10
Summary:

Gives instructions as to how to prepare a piece of copper for coining.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel477

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.339.62a
Summary:

Asks JH to let an examination be made of the standard pound kept at the Royal Mint [see WM's 1853-6-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8917

From:
John Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1853]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1341 (July 9, 1853), 83 & Journal of the Photographic Society, 1:8
Summary:

Describes a method developed by [J. J.] Heilmann of 'taking from glass negatives positive impressions of different dimensions.' Praises JH's suggestion that public records be preserved on microscopic negatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8851

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Herbert Spencer
Date:
[13 June 1853]
Source of text:
Univ. of London Library
Summary:

Thanks HS for his 'highly interesting' paper on the 'Universal Postulate,' which will appear in the Westminster Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14555

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.15; Reel 1093
Summary:

Approves JH's plan to pay E. W. Ward's sappers while they are employed at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14556

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.16; Reel 1093
Summary:

Cannot find JH's official letter regarding appointment of bookkeeper at Mint. Please write another, proposing appointment of John Goldsmith to that office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11050

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.388
Summary:

Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Arbuthnot
Date:
[16 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0038; Reel 1054
Summary:

Quality of silver for use in British coins. Coins issued to colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8975

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1853-6-16 or later]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.c.5362
Summary:

Invites RJ to visit. Wishes to discuss matter [of political economy] presented to RJ by [Edward] Ryan. Comments on examination system at Haileybury College, advising RJ to 'teach boldly.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12946

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[17 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0359; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.16)
Summary:

Considering character of Lord A. [Aberdeen?], JH and wife believe that any letter on behalf of James [C. Stewart?] should come to Lord A. from Sir J. Graham or another public figure and should describe recent events with Lord Derby. Comments on examination system in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8341

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Donaldson
Date:
[18 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.144 (C: RS:HS 23.136)
Summary:

JH's interpretation of John Reid's bequest supporting professorship of music at University of Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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