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Herschel8759

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[1851 to 1852]
Source of text:
Rosse Papers K2.12
Summary:

Discusses W. H. Fox Talbot's patent application, commenting that JH wishes all patents were abolished. Regrets that duties at the Mint and for the Cambridge University Commission have hindered JH's ability to carry out JH's responsibilities to WP.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel14301

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0464; Reel 1093
Summary:

Happy to assist by writing to John Russell on behalf of [pension for J. R.] Hind. Results of WP's recent observations. Recommends Thomas Grubb as candidate for Chief Coiner at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12930

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[5 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0342; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 25.15.15)
Summary:

[Extract] Appeals [to R.S.L.] for financial support to J. R. Hind, whose health is failing. Encloses letter and sketch from Hind, certificate for Dr. Hall, and letter from Richard Sheepshanks.

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John Herschel Project
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