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Herschel3278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Robert Grove
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RI
Summary:

Offers assistance as needed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
28 April [1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F26F1.3
Summary:

William Lassell wishes to go to Malta to observe the heavens, and would like a letter of introduction to the governor there. Can FB assist with this?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.121
Summary:

Is willing to assist in obtaining letters of introduction for WL's projected trip to Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13889

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
[29 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Delay in resolving matter with Benedetto Pistrucci is not JH's fault. JH will not dignify WH's last question with a response [see WH's 1852-4-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Treasury
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
Report from the Royal Commission on International Coinage; Together with the Min
Summary:

There being greater need of gold coinage than the Mint can presently meet, JH asks for additional staff and calls attention to a possible reason for the shortage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.12 & -0482.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

Information for Lord Chandos [Richard Grenville, junior lord of Treasury]. History of Benedetto Pistrucci's employment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
[2 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS DM.6.140 & P.S.: RS MM 16.161
Summary:

Agrees to serve on and hopes will be able to attend meeting of Wintringham Bequest Committee. Comments on interpretation of will. P.S. stresses keeping to the time period specified in the will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13315

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Hopes daughter Maria is better. Arrangements for Ball. Family finances: lists income and expenses at Collingwood and London residence. Describes carriage JH wants to buy. Ugly accident at [wedding?]; warns MH to avoid borrowing carriages. Anticipating six months of intense work following departure of H. D. Harness, after which JH intends to resign from Mint. Describes life as 'unendurable.' Misses children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13428

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[6 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0663; Reel 1089
Summary:

Must meet Lord Charles [?] this morning. Cannot join [?] and C. E. Trevelyan at Downing Street. Will try to see Charles Fremantle today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13316

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Daughters Caroline and Isabella left London yesterday. J. M. Cameron will pick up Julia today. JH stays late at Mint each night, leaving 'Miss R' [Rennie?] at home alone. Mr. Bulstrode agreed to let JH rent residence from month to month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13024

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[14 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0437; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends draft for insurance papers. Description of Cornhill shops.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joanna B. Horner
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.490 & 23.122
Summary:

Regrets a week has elapsed before replying to her letter, but is pleased that Miss Mathilde Oersted had so high a regard for his speech concerning her illustrious father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8655

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir John Potter
Date:
[15 May 1852]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Cannot attend the opening of the Manchester Free Library. Praises the institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0312; Reel 1093
Summary:

Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0122; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Found written evidence of the denial in 1825 by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of lifetime tenure at Mint for Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests contacting [W. R.] Hamilton for clarification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolph C. Petersen
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.374 & 23.123
Summary:

Is concerned about the possibility that the observatory at Altona will be discontinued or moved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Matthew] Marshall from Bank [of England] indicates that great demand for gold coins will continue. Mint will be expected to increase deliveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.118 (C: RS:HS 25.9.74)
Summary:

Will speak to the Duke [of Northumberland, Algernon Percy] at the earliest opportunity and encloses a draft note to Adolph Petersen at Altona [see RS's 1852-5-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
20] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0121; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] JH found passage in Treasury's letter to Benedetto Pistrucci that could contradict the denial by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of Pistrucci 's claim to lifetime job and salary at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0123; Reel 1054
Summary:

Returns letter from C. E. Trevelyan. Awaits final conclusion in difficult case of Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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