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Herschel9858

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.192
Summary:

Hopes he will do what is best with the sum of money. Is most anxious he should have the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12536

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.406
Summary:

Sends JH some publications, including one that tends to show that cyclones are electrical phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3646

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1850]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB IV, 522-3 (C: RS:HS 7.313)
Summary:

Was pleased by JH's favorable opinion of his paper on the Vivarais. Finds JH's arguments concerning [John] Michell's theory of probabilities unconvincing. Will soon write a paper on the problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14308

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0471; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual salary of Master of Mint was reduced to £1000 upon R. L. Sheil's resignation, and office was declared non-political. Proposes to submit JH's name to Queen as next master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10472

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.350
Summary:

On Nov. 4 observed a red star, which does not appear in any of the recent maps or charts. Gives readings. JH may be able to throw some light on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13674

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0055.1 & M-0054; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bishop of Chester [John Graham] has called meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 19 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14338

From:
William Henry Stephenson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0499; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will see JH at noon tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14411

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 November [1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0524; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received series of actinometer observations from [Joseph] Dayman aboard Rattlesnake. JH's trip to Continent. Completion of Francis Ronalds's magnetographs. Improved access to Kew Observatory by railway. Next committee meeting. Bakerian lecture by Michael Faraday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0349; Reel 1054
Summary:

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11791

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.150
Summary:

Was agreeably surprised by the communication in Lady Herschel's letter; did not expect any pension. Outlines his ideas for careers for some members of his own family. India and the Services seem the best propositions. Does not expect much from the observations of Venus in Chile unless the definition is good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Went to meet Lord John Russell. JH considers [Mastership of Mint] settled, but do not speak openly of it yet. Carried out MBH's errands in London. Encloses note for daughter Louisa from Miss A. Bryant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Cannot determine if mastership of Royal Mint will be vacant. R. L. Sheil is in Dublin. Rumors about Sheil's new appointment. Will attend Cambridge University Commission meeting today. [G. G.] Gordon congratulated JH on Mint position. JH's host, Eneas Mackintosh, suggests that JH's son John enter Addiscombe College at age 16, but JH prefers 17. Searching for house in London. P.S.: Mr. Stroud had not heard of Mrs. Jeffrey's notice. Tell JH what to wear for 'Royal presence.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14302

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0465; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends sketches of nebulae. It is time to do something about Toronto magnetic observatory. Should it be continued?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14607

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0589; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH to call on CW tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH still in suspense about Mastership of Mint. Wants to find house for MBH in London. Describes work that faces University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20] November 1850
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Learned from H. D. Harness today that entire Mint is undergoing reorganization. JH expects to devote considerable time to this transition. Admires Harness's capability. Read report yesterday by commission to reform Mint. Will see Lord John Russell tomorrow about Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13673

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20] November [1850
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0053; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Cambridge University] Commission will continue its sittings for whole week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13766

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0117; Reel 1087
Summary:

Congratulates JH for appointment as next Master of Mint. WB at Mint for 25 years. Offers any assistance JH may need.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14309

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0472; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that JH accepted Mastership of Mint. Will provide annual housing allowance of £500. George Grey will take steps necessary to put JH into office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0350; Reel 1054
Summary:

Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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