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From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.216
Summary:

The mistake was mutual; hopes to see him Friday for dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.217
Summary:

Hopes to see him next spring, in England. Teodoro Monticelli often inquires after him. The steam boat goes on with great success. Small earthquake at Messina. Has toured the crater of Vesuvius. No news of Turks or Christians.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.218
Summary:

Introducing Franklin Lushington who is going to New Holland on a surveying expedition. The ship carrying him will call at the Cape for instructions. Has written to the Governors here to induce them to adopt the Greek style, not the Gothic for the Houses of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.219
Summary:

Received the enclosed in August from Teodoro Monticelli but did not know how to forward it to JH. Would he return the letter when finished with.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.220
Summary:

Has just received the enclosed communication from Sir Hilgrove Turner, lately Governor of Bermuda. Believes JH is the only person who can deal with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0228; Reel 1087
Summary:

Left at JH's door recent specimen of fossil breccia from [Aingo?] Island, where WH was detained 50 years earlier. Grateful for manner in which JH handled affair with Benedetto Pistrucci. Attests to Pistrucci's honesty and genius.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0229; Reel 1087
Summary:

Do not make copies of C. K. J. Bunsen's letter to WH regarding Waterloo Medal, except for JH's use or at request of cabinet ministers. If Benedetto Pistrucci had been treated properly by JH's predecessors at Mint, Waterloo Medal could have been finished 15 years ago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0230; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of William Wyon. Suggests returning Benedetto Pistrucci to office of Chief Engraver, to which WH recommended Pistrucci in 1816 but from which Pistrucci was removed because he was Catholic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0231; Reel 1087
Summary:

Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0232; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0233; Reel 1087
Summary:

Clarifies attitude of Benedetto Pistrucci toward probationary medallist [L. C.] Wyon. Pistrucci objects to JH giving same title to both artists. If JH desires, WH will accompany JH to see John Russell about this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0234; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to grant permission for WH's son and friends to tour Mint. Hopes business with Benedetto Pistrucci will be settled soon. [JH annotation: JH also wants Pistrucci business settled, but latest developments lead JH to expect anything but a satisfactory conclusion.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests that JH authorize special payment from Audit office to Benedetto Pistrucci. If JH will not come to Pistrucci's relief, then WH will assist Pistrucci. Is JH trying to reduce Pistrucci into submission?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0236; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci reports that JH refuses to pay Pistrucci. Admonishes JH to treat Pistrucci kindly and prevent Pistrucci from having to beg for a living. Pistrucci also worries that new construction in Weighing Room at Mint will ruin Pistrucci's furnaces and prevent completion of Waterloo Medal. WH criticizes latest changes in Mint policies as injurious to great artists like Pistrucci for the sake of 'free Trade.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0237; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

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John Herschel Project