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Herschel188

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.70
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for a candidate for a Sydney University professorship [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel370

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.291v
Summary:

Still pursuing Julius Caesar's path in Britain [see GA's 1851-3-29]; wants local information from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13795

From:
James H. Cole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0146; Reel 1087
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] wants to know value of alloy presently used in sovereign sterling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13084

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

Analysis of copper alloy in sovereign coin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel10833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.111
Summary:

Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1161

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
1851-11-[4 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.18
Summary:

Suggests names for the satellites of Uranus, in response to a request from WL [see WL's 1851-11-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.109
Summary:

Congratulations to WL on his discovery [see WL's 1851-11-3]; naming should occur once the various satellites have been described and verified.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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