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Herschel2215

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.459
Summary:

Saw [Richard] Jones and stopped letter he was sending to Lord John [Russell]. Has consulted [John] Lefevre. Needs to tell JH what passed between [Sir William] Hodges and Lord John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14476

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please send copy of R. L. Sheil's letter of 10 May 1849 regarding retirement of John Beckwith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13610

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.421
Summary:

Appears to be presenting YV's calculations for the orbits of double stars. [Much of this letter is illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10949

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.293
Summary:

Regarding the Tithe question. Thinks there are some in the parish who would sign a document for JH. Would he let him know the form to adopt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14131

From:
Mr. Medwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0353.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Requests permission for M's parents to tour Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13968

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will meet JH tomorrow. Mint staff is taking over rooms from Moneyers. Transition is going smoothly. Joseph Nicoll is dying and will probably not draw much compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2216

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.460
Summary:

Sends proposed letter to Lord John [Russell]. Wants it signed by George Peacock, William Whewell, [John] Lefevre, JH, and the archbishop. [William] Hodges will deliver it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13578

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[25 July 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 39
Summary:

Submits JH's reformed organizational plan for Mint and new personnel assignments [see JH's 1851-7-26] for approval by Treasury commissioners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9186

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[25 July 1851]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20789 (C: RS:HS 23.105)
Summary:

Asks WW to sign a letter to Lord John Russell being circulated on behalf of Richard Jones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13580

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 40
Summary:

Treasury commissioners have approved JH's new organizational plan and assignments for Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13969

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends W[illiam] Lalor with letters for JH. Will go to Treasury at four o'clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14272

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 July [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends report on Henry Bingley for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mint Staff
Date:
[26 July 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 39-40
Summary:

[Formal notice] Promulgation of positions and duties within reorganized Mint establishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13970

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0257.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Recovering from illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8844

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[27 July 1851]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/41 (C: RS:HS 23.106)
Summary:

Wants recommendation from WT for teacher of the 'art of Talbotyping.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14477

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Treasury commissioners admit merits of claims by Mint officers, whom JH supports, but does not agree to pay raises. Calculating salaries for more years than officers have actually served would set bad precedent for other public offices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2217

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.461
Summary:

Hopes archbishop will sign the letter. [John] Lefevre will have a good copy made for presentation to Lord John [Russell]. Will arrange delivery with [William] Hodges when all signatures are received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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