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Herschel9474

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.220
Summary:

Sending some crystals of a substance he obtained by the separation of gold from iridium. Would be glad of his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9475

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.221
Summary:

Would like photographs of JH, one for himself and one for the American Philosophical Society. Busy at the Mint. Issue of bronze coinage continues. Supplying foreign Mints with his gas apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9476

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.222
Summary:

Is grateful for the photographs. Recent happenings at the Mint. Has had a visit from Henry Bingley, who looks well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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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