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Herschel13925

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

As directed by Charles Wood, HH gave formal notice [of contract termination] to Moneyers and sent Wood's letter to G. F. G. Mathison. Forwarded JH's note to Henry Bingley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13926

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of 5 Feb. 1851 letter from C. E. Trevelyan containing Treasury approval for 'part of' Mint reforms recommended by R. L. Sheil and JH. Treasury solicitors will serve notice of termination to Moneyers. HH sees difficulties if proposed changes are not all adopted simultaneously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13927

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards notices from George Maule [terminating contract with Moneyers and G. F. G. Mathison] for JH's signature. Will call meeting with Moneyers for Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13928

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Legality of reforms at Mint may be challenged if Mint indenture is treated as an obsolete document. Details of appointments of Mint officers. Recommends establishing schedule of salaries for all officers and employees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13929

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Has read JH's letter to Charles Wood. Will notify Moneyers and George Maule.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13930

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Informed George Maule of legal complications of old Mint indenture as applied to JH. Maule's solution was similar to what JH proposed to Charles Wood. Advises against telling Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul about difficulties. Has not yet received statement from G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13931

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

G. F. G. Mathison wishes to consult colleagues before making a decision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13932

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends proposals for Mint reform.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13933

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Royal patent and warrant for Master to coin were discovered in R. L. Sheil's cellar. These are now safely at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13934

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards correspondence. Will meet JH at Chancellor of the Exchequer today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13935

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0252.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses Treasury's remarks on statement by Charles Wood. British Museum requests coins from pyx chest for their collections. [JH annotation: Replied to Edward Hawkins on 28 Feb.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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