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Herschel12899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0311; Reel 1093
Summary:

Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14250

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13543

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14251

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for having the kindness to warn BP of construction on the wall adjacent to BP's studio. Asks for BP's salary again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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