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Herschel9446

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.194
Summary:

The accompanying book was addressed to MF but inscribed to JH, so he considers it belongs to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13737

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0093; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will rewrite HB's claim to Treasury as JH recommended.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9868

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.202
Summary:

Regrets he was unable to dine at Harley St. Regarding the stars and the earth. Is grateful for the poetry JH sent. Hopes he will visit them this Spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14471

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Consider CT's official letter of 16 Apr. suspended. Fee will probably be abolished and H. W. Field's salary increased to £500. Received today's letter from JH with enclosure by H. D. Harness regarding conduct of Moneyers. Will forward these to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14199

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1855]-4-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0425; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards letter from William Whewell. Referees seem to agree with Humphrey Lloyd's proposals. Busy with [Cambridge University] Commission business. Colleges are resisting proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14737

From:
Richard Franklyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0928; Reel 1083
Summary:

Objects to presence of visitors in Moneyers' department at Mint. Proposes one day each week when coinage could be suspended and visitors permitted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14165

From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0390; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just received JH's official letter. Will meet with H. D. Harness next week. Prefers to have GM's contract legally end on 30 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13575

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's appointments and retirement of J. M. Beckwith [see JH's 1851-4-14]. Give legal notice of contract termination immediately to G. F. G. Mathison. Henry Bingley's claim for compensation will not be considered until JH's evaluation of it is completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14472

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.9; Reel 1093
Summary:

Decision by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] regarding admissions to Coining rooms. Fee for assayer H. W. Field will now come from Mint accounts, not from Field personally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13590

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 48-9
Summary:

Claims greater compensation from Treasury for loss of earnings, residence, and future employment of HB's son, due to abolition of office of Queen's assay master, held by HB's family for more than 100 years. Considers earlier offers of compensation unacceptable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13738

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0094; Reel 1087
Summary:

HB's memorial, detailing effect on HB and son of JH's plan to abolish Assay Office, should be sent to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13680

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 13 and 14 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13951

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0254.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sent W[illiam] Lalor home, because JH did not return. Encloses proposed letter to Richard Franklyn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel308

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.3.171
Summary:

Comments on a contract to be used by the Mint, for its coin manufacturers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel309

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.3.174
Summary:

Reports on observations made of one of the Mint's potential contractors [see GA's 1851-4-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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