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Herschel13367

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
5] January [1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0596; Reel 1089
Summary:

Analysis of quantities of coins in circulation. Explains ways in which gold and silver are diverted from coins to other purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[6 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Differences between scales in Mint office and Rolling Room. Concern for gold wasted by abrasion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[7 January 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 44377.25
Summary:

Forwards copies of new coins to be minted for Australia, and asks WG [Chancellor of the Exchequer] to seek the Queen's approval for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14571

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0554.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards letter from Henry Finch to CT. It may help JH in considering Finch's case.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13446

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0679; Reel 1089
Summary:

Received [CT]'s letter of 9 Jan. 1854 conveying request of the Duke of Newcastle [H. P. F. P. Clinton] for artist to execute Crimean Medal, and Treasury commissioners' directive for JH to include cost of dies for medal in 1855 Mint expenses. JH feels obligated to employ Mint's own Medaller and Engraver, but will accept dies from another artist if Queen Victoria so desires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13133

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[11 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

CT's memorandum on 'Superannuation Question.' JH argues that money or rights given to any Mint employee for his services should not be revocable but 'should be absolutely his property.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[12 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0190; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to ten branches of Bank of Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14572

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0554.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Grateful for JH's paper on 'Deduction from Salaries' question, but notes precedent in common law for exceptions in cases of dismissal from public service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11990

From:
François N. M. Moigno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.352
Summary:

Compliments to the Herschels. Was interested in JH's article in the last number of Good Words. A long time since he has seen Alexander Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14581

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0554.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Form letter] Treasury solicits recommendations on which of three decimal distance scales should be adopted by Ordnance Survey for maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13447

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0680; Reel 1089
Summary:

Now that pressure for gold and silver coinage has abated, JH wants to eliminate some temporary clerks assigned to Mint. Mr. Watt and H. A. Severn were assigned to Sydney branch mint. [John] Goldsmith was appointed supernumerary clerk in Mint office. JH informed Mr. Welsh that Welsh's services will end soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Comments on which rights should be forfeited when public servants are dismissed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander J. B. Hope
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.17
Summary:

A letter of regret that JH is unable to attend the funeral of [William Carr Beresford].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12868

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Mushet
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0278; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notes striking increase recently in gold wasted in melting process. Calls for inquiry and report of cause by RM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
Adler Planetarium
Summary:

Specifies procedure for combining the contents of two pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.101
Summary:

Directions for sending mail to son Willy [in India?]; about daughter Margaret Louisa's health, the family bills, some stories about people JH met at a dinner, and finally, JH's despair about his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13769

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0120; Reel 1087
Summary:

James Wyon has proven to be competent engraver for two years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13770

From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0121; Reel 1087
Summary:

Number of coin dies required by Sydney branch mint and lifetime of each die. WB would need six months to produce these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14573

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0554.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Acknowledges CT's error in writing name of 'Rose & Crown.' Returns JH's unsigned letter on copper coinage with two errors noted. Concurs with JH on coins proposed for adoption.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Distance scales to be used on Ordnance Survey maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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