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Herschel14515

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.19; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does Mint provide official housing for Master? If not, JH's annual housing allowance of £300 should be extra, and not deducted from JH's salary of £1500. Thanks for JH's hints on responding to Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13063

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1852-2-21 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0479.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

In [Henry] Rich's absence, JH does not know how to process claims by apprentice moneyers F. R. Brande and Henry Finch. Ask for advice from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]. Henry Bingley's concern for apprenticeship of Bingley's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13097

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.11; Reel 1055
Summary:

Returns letters of Jasper Atkinson. Issue of moneyers appears to have been closed by decision of lords of Treasury on 8 July 1851. Sees no reason to reconsider it. [JH Note on verso: Abstract of two letters from Jasper Atkinson to Sir John Russell, prime minister, requesting compensation to moneyers for lost income at Mint.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[18 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.14; Reel 1055
Summary:

Notifies commissioners of Treasury that Mastership of Mint is not included among official government offices listed in Superannuative Act.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14516

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.20; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on enclosed note from accountant W. G. Anderson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14517

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants to discuss three topics when JH has time to call on CT. [JH annotation: 'Pistrucci; Superannuation; Deficits in the Exchequer credit accounts.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14518

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Call on CT today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13544

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
20] April [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sent Treasury's retirement form to Benedetto Pistrucci, who returned it blank. Encloses copy of Pistrucci's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.12 & -0482.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

Information for Lord Chandos [Richard Grenville, junior lord of Treasury]. History of Benedetto Pistrucci's employment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14519

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.23; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards confidential memorandum by George Arbuthnot concerning JH's letter. Will discuss this with JH tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14520

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.24; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prefers to send entire £50,000 to Cape in gold coins. Will authorize JH next week to obtain another £20,000 in gold coin from Bank [of England] for other shipments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14521

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Inform CT of present pay scale for workmen in Coining and Melting departments. JH was correct in giving assistance and information to two French visitors. Wants to discuss F. R. Brande and Henry Finch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Matthew] Marshall from Bank [of England] indicates that great demand for gold coins will continue. Mint will be expected to increase deliveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14522

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14523

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does monetary part of enclosed document require more attention than political part? [JH annotation: 'monstrous proposal' concerning counterfeit copper.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14524

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks clarification of JH's plans for countersigning drafts from Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
2] June [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Comptroller W. H. Barton is senior officer at Mint and is signatory to Mint drafts. JH's earlier letter to CT included officers empowered to countersign drafts when senior officers are absent. Plans to have Charles Elouis initial all drafts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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