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Herschel12865

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[15 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0275; Reel 1054
Summary:

Procedures for separating gold from silver and iridium by subsidence. Encloses volume of experiments by Charles Hatchett.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14161

From:
Robert Mushet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0386; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returns JH's book. Describes alloy of gold and silver. Copper-iridium alloy would work, but it would influence assays adversely. Procedure for separating gold and iridium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14162

From:
Robert Mushet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0387; Reel 1087
Summary:

Withdraws RM's request for leave. Complains of noxious fumes in Melting room and from nearby refinery. Objects to frequent changes in RM's assistants; none remain long enough to learn Melting room procedures. Recent loss of Mr. Aberdein.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12866

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[30 September 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0276; Reel 1054
Summary:

Frequent change in RM's chief assistants is unfortunate, but junior officers must rotate in order to learn duties in every branch of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[31 October 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0277; Reel 1054
Summary:

Deliver bars produced today to Mr. Hill, who will commence work immediately in anticipation of assay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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