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Herschel13936

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

W. T. Brande has only one recommendation for vacant position in Die department. If JH approves this person, send note to HH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13937

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes to prepare necessary papers before Privy Council meets tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13938

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Edward Enfield postponed decision until Moneyers' contract is settled. HH will forward G. F. G. Mathison's letter to Treasury and arrange for leasing refinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13939

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Needs JH's signature for Mint letters. Needs copy of a statement by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13940

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Order [for Mint reform] has arrived from [Privy] Council. Royal warrant will follow soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13941

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Jasper Atkinson refuses to take charge of the Coining Room. HH believes that Moneyers intend to subvert Mint reforms. Hopes to recruit Captain [Turner] for this Coining Room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13942

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Letters from Treasury and from JH were sent to five Moneyers. Two notes were also sent to Edward Enfield and Robert Rintoul.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13943

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to advertise in London papers for candidates for Chief Coiner. This would show Mint officers that 'there is no difficulty in filling vacant places quickly with efficient people.' Writes advertisement describing position and benefits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13944

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers from the Mint Board meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13945

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's presence is not necessary today. Encloses letter from G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13946

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0253.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends proposed letter expressing regret that Henry Bingley refuses to accept the office of resident Assayer. Will arrange meeting with Mr. Blake. Received two testimonials for William Buckle. Professor Johnson is 'one of the assayers.' Another £100,000 will be sent to Cape of Good Hope. [JH annotation: Adapted HH's letter and sent it to Bingley on 29 Mar.]

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John Herschel Project
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