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Herschel13822

From:
Alexander Cornewall Duff-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0171; Reel 1087
Summary:

Directions for entering into JH's position as Master of Mint will be sent to JH from Treasury. George Maule approved JH's method for posting security bond. Committee has recommended abolishing official fees, but this has not yet been done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14342

From:
John Stevelly
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0503; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses note from [W. P.] Wilson explaining need for astronomical instruments for instructing advanced students at Belfast. Asks JH's advice. Congratulations on JH's appointment to Mastership of Mint. [JH annotation: Suggests appropriate instruments.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7829

From:
Nathaniel Wallich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.32
Summary:

Trying to produce quality flax from Bengal's china grass Urtica. JH's suggestions were helpful. Will see H. C. Oersted in Copenhagen. Account of Copenhagen festivities was bungled by editor.

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John Herschel Project
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