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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
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] confirmed JH's appointment as Master of Mint today. R. L. Sheil will resign on 1 Dec. JH will be installed on 3 Dec. as first non-political appointee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project