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Herschel13581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 40-2
Summary:

With death of William Wyon, chief engraver, JH wants to leave position of medalist vacant and eliminate Engraving department, turning to outside artists when needed. Proposes to deprive Benedetto Pistrucci, chief medalist, and L. C. Wyons, probationer engraver, of their residences at Mint and appoint them outside 'modellers and engravers' to Mint, retaining James Wyon, presently assistant to chief engraver, as probationary resident engraver under direction of Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14488

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will seek approval from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] for JH's new arrangement to pay Mint police.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14489

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual pension for G. F. G. Mathison was fixed by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] at 'Fourteen Hundred Pounds (1200£).' JH and Henry Rich should submit formal report on this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14490

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

CT delays answering JH's letter of 3 Nov. 1851 until JH submits report on financial impact of changes in Engraving department after death of William Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14491

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

What public service will L. C. Wyon render that justifies Wyon's annual salary of £400? Compares this with duties and salary of Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests retaining Wyon at present salary of £200 and paying separately for piecework.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13582

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to eliminate Engraving department [see JH's 1851-11-4]. Benedetto Pistrucci and L. C. Wyon will receive fixed salaries and housing allowances as nonresident modelers and engravers to Mint.

Contributor:
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Herschel14492

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Grateful for JH's correction of CT's error in pension for G. F. G. Mathison [see CT's 1851-11-14]. This was CT's first such error in 25 years of public service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14493

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.30; Reel 1093
Summary:

G. F. G. Mathison called on CT yesterday to discuss error in Mathison's pension. Will finalize this after CT receives report from JH and Henry Rich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14494

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.31; Reel 1093
Summary:

Bring report by R. L. Sheil when JH and H. D. Harness visit CT to discuss amalgamation of Coining and Machinery departments. Congratulations on 'remarkable distinction' obtained by JH's son [William] at Haileybury College, CT's alma mater.

Contributor:
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Herschel14495

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.32; Reel 1093
Summary:

Has returned to Treasury. JH and H. D. Harness may call whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13596

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 53
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approve compensation by Paymaster-general to G. F. G. Mathison for loss of earnings due to abolition of refinery at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13087

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of letter, resulting from yesterday's meeting, for submission to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14496

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.33; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will not need to discuss JH's draft of 'Estimate' until after New Year's Day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14497

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Memorandum from Treasury's Financial Room showing quarterly installments paid to Master of Mint. Please explain unusually large expenditures. Previous Mint administrators seldom expended entire grant from Parliament as JH has done. This will be last installment until Parliament approves grant for 1852-53. CT wants JH's assurance that this installment will last until end of fiscal year [31 Mar.].

Contributor:
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Herschel14498

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends altered letter for JH's records. Received JH's altered letter for Treasury records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14499

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Replace old title of 'Melter' for Robert Mushet's office with new title used in reorganized Mint. Why does Mushet call his annual pay of £100 'inadequate'? Send JH's 'draft letter & Estimate' so CT can explain to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] difference between JH's original and present proposals regarding [W. T.] Brande.

Contributor:
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Herschel14500

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Explain £47,694 excess of Mint expenses in fiscal year 1851, relative to 1850, shown in enclosed statement.

Contributor:
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Herschel13583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Proposes to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department, with W. T. Brande as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
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Herschel13584

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department. W. T. Brande is approved as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14501

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved new position of W. T. Brande and compensation for Brande's loss of income at Royal Institution, but declined to raise salary immediately for W. H. Barton, new deputy master. Please send to CT details of Brande's former salary. Wood will submit to John Russell [Prime Minister] JH's recommendation to appoint Brande's son [F. R. Brande] to position of supernumerary clerk.

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