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Herschel14015

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses pamphlets about [W. T.] Denison's experiments to determine accuracy of gold specimens by use of specific gravity. [JH annotation: Wrote to HH on 12 Oct. regarding Mr. Forbes and H. W. Field.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14016

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Doubts [W. T.] Denison's claim that specific gravity is dependable for testing gold coins. Recommends dismissing Mr. Forbes at once. H. W. Field cannot be selective about assays but must perform these whenever JH requires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12771

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[13 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Pressure for coining gold, silver, and copper is becoming urgent. Complaints by Bank of England are reflecting badly on new system at Mint. Received two officers from Commissariat department to assist during crisis. Hopes HH will return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14017

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Arranges to meet JH at a place other than the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14018

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

In response to Treasury's declaration of 'emergency' condition, HH promises to assist in any way JH needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
16 October [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.4; Reel 1054
Summary:

Real emergency is occurring. Assured C. E. Trevelyan that Mint would increase its efforts. Will see Mr. Mocatta on Monday. Hopes silver becomes available soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directs HH to return to Mint immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Call on JH as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14019

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will not come to the Mint tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14020

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's description yesterday of events at Mint led HH to stay away. Surprised that JH wishes to see HH. No one should interfere between W. T. Brande and William Buckle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[19 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.7; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan directed that Mr. Smith not be under direction of William Buckle. JH must devote entire morning to settling this delicate matter at Treasury. Please draw up working plan for Coining department. Contingency plan for coining if silver supply is interrupted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14021

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards note from unknown author. Direct HH's servants to come to HH's residence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14022

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Silver coinage. If Mr. Mocatta cannot deliver silver, perhaps the Rothschilds in Paris can. Did JH obtain authority yet to equalize subsistence wages for workers in Melting and Coining departments?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12776

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requires that HH return. 'The storm is coming on thicker.' Danger of coining operations breaking down. Report of coin production from W. T. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14784

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[26 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1060; Reel 1083
Summary:

New emergency at Mint, created by demand for gold and silver coins by people and Bank of England. JH unable to cope alone. Directs HH to cancel vacation and return to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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