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Herschel13847

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0195; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to confirm that JH appointed Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer on 25 Apr. 1851 after Henry Bingley declined position. Original letter of appointment is lost, and HF is accused of falsifying records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12737

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[16 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0152; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot recall details or find documents regarding promotion of Charles Sterry to HF's assistant assayer in 1851. Remembers that Henry Bingley declined that position; it was then proper for HF to recommend someone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13848

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0196; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists dates in 1851 on which steps were taken in appointment of Charles Sterry as HF's assistant assayer. HF is still under accusation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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