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From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 24-31
Summary:

Offers arguments and evidence to support GM's protest to Charles Wood, Chancellor of Exchequer, on 7 Feb. 1851, against plan to abolish Mint refinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0389; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that GM misinterpreted meaning of JH's 22 Mar. letter. Apologizes to JH and H. D. Harness. Troubled by fundamental changes in Mint. Withdraws GM's earlier letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0390; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just received JH's official letter. Will meet with H. D. Harness next week. Prefers to have GM's contract legally end on 30 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0391; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved by delay in leasing of refinery. GM completed inventory of refinery seven weeks ago and needs to leave for Germany soon. Urges JH to finalize lease.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0392; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to endorse GM's enclosed memorial to Treasury. Did not include financial accounts, which are still incomplete. Encloses letters to JH and H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses GM's memorial to Treasury, with financial accounts included, for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0394; Reel 1087
Summary:

Doctor urges GM to move to warmer climate. Please finalize terms for GM's retirement so GM may leave London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0395; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for arranging terms of retirement for GM, who is now free to leave England. Presumes that GM's pension began as of last July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0396; Reel 1087
Summary:

Delighted to learn by JH's letter of 6 Dec. that JH plans to provide for men at Mint who worked under GM. Will prepare statements of their services and pay scales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project