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Herschel13305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Went to meet Lord John Russell. JH considers [Mastership of Mint] settled, but do not speak openly of it yet. Carried out MBH's errands in London. Encloses note for daughter Louisa from Miss A. Bryant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Cannot determine if mastership of Royal Mint will be vacant. R. L. Sheil is in Dublin. Rumors about Sheil's new appointment. Will attend Cambridge University Commission meeting today. [G. G.] Gordon congratulated JH on Mint position. JH's host, Eneas Mackintosh, suggests that JH's son John enter Addiscombe College at age 16, but JH prefers 17. Searching for house in London. P.S.: Mr. Stroud had not heard of Mrs. Jeffrey's notice. Tell JH what to wear for 'Royal presence.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH still in suspense about Mastership of Mint. Wants to find house for MBH in London. Describes work that faces University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20] November 1850
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Learned from H. D. Harness today that entire Mint is undergoing reorganization. JH expects to devote considerable time to this transition. Admires Harness's capability. Read report yesterday by commission to reform Mint. Will see Lord John Russell tomorrow about Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13309

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
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