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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

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

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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