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Herschel14755

From:
S. M. Seake
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0943; Reel 1083
Summary:

Responds to JH's letter of 21 Aug. to Henry Rich, who is out of town. Finds nothing that would affect claim made by Mr. Bingley's son. Advises JH to proceed as JH thinks proper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2458

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Heinrich Rose
Date:
23 August 1851
Source of text:
SI D MS 554A
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel2361

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.107
Summary:

Cannot offer advice regarding geo-magnetism. Suggests ES ask [C. F.] Gauss for assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel936

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 6.12
Summary:

Is enjoying son William's stay with JH; comments on the poetry of MH's letters as opposed to the lack of poetry in London. JH and son William are to go to dinner, but JH complains that he would rather have his Sundays in London free of engagements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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FVM-51-08-24

From:
Carl Sobels
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
24 August 1851
Source of text:
Private hands
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project

Herschel14235

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Believes it might be possible to remain at Bishopsgate and commute to London instead of moving to the Mint. Discusses a medal commemorating the coronation of Queen Victoria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14253

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0431; Reel 1093
Summary:

BP states problems concerning his office, salary, residence, and pension.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13742

From:
Henry Bingley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0098; Reel 1087
Summary:

What steps has JH taken regarding [HB's claim for compensation] for HB's son?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2459

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Andrew Reid
Date:
26 August 1851
Source of text:
Rosalind Brennand
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel13415

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Bingley]
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0649; Reel 1089
Summary:

Henry Rich has left England, so JH presented HB's question to C. E. Trevelyan. Believes that [Treasury's] earlier response will be considered official. Doubts that HB's son will receive compensation for loss of future profession.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1373

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.322
Summary:

Describes observing solar eclipse at Marienburg in eastern Prussia. Gives advice about whom to see for photography training [see 1851-7-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[27 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0308; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses changes in the duties of the office of Chief Medalist. Claims his duty as Master of the Mint is to put 'high talent' where it can be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14612

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0595; Reel 1086
Summary:

Received specimen coin from JH. It is as good as anything produced by Moneyers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13975

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0258.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mint is 'striking shillings fast.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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FVM-51-08-28

From:
Johann Ferdinand Mertens
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
28 August 1851
Source of text:
RB MSS M106.10, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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FVM-51-08-28a

From:
Magdalene Mertens
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
28 August 1851
Source of text:
RB MSS M106.10, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project

Herschel13416

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Henry Drury Harness]
Date:
[28 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0650; Reel 1089
Summary:

Suspects that JH sent unsigned check to HH yesterday. Please send messenger William Lalor to tell if JH is needed at Mint today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4831

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.221
Summary:

Regarding the observations on the recent eclipse of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel51

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 August 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.373.169
Summary:

Bringing GA up to date about JH's family news and commenting on news of GA's family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel968

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1851]
Source of text:
JHS 6.21
Summary:

Has been to see [Richard] Jones, who has undergone some 'abominable' treatment; Mrs. Jones believes Jones is recovering; JH talks about a plague of boils in England. JH comments on the activities of a little kitten, on Annibale de Gasparis having found another planet [Eunomia?], and on a strange poem being written about the Crystal Palace by a man named [?] Warren.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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