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From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0272; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of William H. Barton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0273; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hoped to succeed late William H. Barton as comptroller and deputy master of Mint, but learned that government plans to make this office a political appointment. Seeks testimonial from JH on CS's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0939; Reel 1083
Summary:

Gratitude for JH's recollection of circumstances that led to CS's appointment at Royal Mint. Death of W. H. Barton, whose duties CS took over. Lists famous persons who have written to Treasury on CS's behalf, when Treasury is planning to replace CS with a political appointee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0274; Reel 1087
Summary:

Disappointed that Benjamin Disraeli's secretary, Charles Fremantle, was appointed to vacancy left at Mint by death of William H. Barton. Thanks for JH's efforts on CS's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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