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Herschel9858

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.192
Summary:

Hopes he will do what is best with the sum of money. Is most anxious he should have the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9859

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[22 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.193
Summary:

Has accepted the offer of the Mastership of the Mint and has to find security for £20,000; can JG assist him in finding this sum as his own resources are not enough?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9860

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.194
Summary:

Is pleased he asked his help in obtaining security, but could not offer more than £3,000 as his lands are heavily mortgaged.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9876

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 November [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.210
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's reply concerning the surety. His trip to London did him good. Curious JH should come under Sir George Grey. He has a mortgage on his property of £20,000. There is a society that will insure any sum of money.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9861

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[25 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.195
Summary:

Is grateful for JG's offer. Did not realize what he was asking. In a state of chaos at the moment due to their impending removal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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