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Herschel484

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.8
Summary:

Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14168

From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses GM's memorial to Treasury, with financial accounts included, for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14047

From:
John Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0269; Reel 1087
Summary:

Fears Hearn's first letter (13 Sept. 1851) to JH was lost. Anxiously asks again for testimonial from JH to governor at Sandhurst on behalf of Hearn's son, who 'gets daily worse.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6619

From:
[Jean]-D[aniel] Colladon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.356
Summary:

Leaves tomorrow for Geneva. Expresses thanks for all JH's help and presents his compliments to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13838

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0185; Reel 1087
Summary:

All Moneyers have signed receipt for £3095. Where should EE pick up check?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2362

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.233
Summary:

Saw [J. B.] Listing, who may see JH soon. Sends volume of Cape magnetic observations. Thermometer at Kew is a great success. New thermometers compare favorably with [Henri] Regnault's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel183

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.63
Summary:

Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13978

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letters from Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill. Suspended Mr. Fowler, lamplighter, for drunkenness; another gas man who neglected his duty was referred to Mr. [Louis?]. Gave JH's papers and gas company's report to W. T. Brande, who will report on future gas supplies for Mint. Reports accuracy of 27 melting pots. [JH annotation: Recommends getting rid of gas production facility. Response to report on melting pots.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14275

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 October [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Decisions made concerning compensation for Moneyers. HR objects to G. F. G. Mathison's request [for higher salary].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9863

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.197
Summary:

His own health does not improve very rapidly. Has he heard how Owen Jones is progressing? Has heard good reports of Dr. J. A. Symonds of Bristol.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel185

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.65
Summary:

Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9650

From:
A. Fyers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.389
Summary:

Has established a Meteorological Society at Port Louis. What type of barometer would JH advise them to adopt? Hopes to extend their activities to magnetic observations later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13979

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank of England wants more gold coined. If JH can obtain discretionary form requested in JH's 13 Oct. letter to Treasury, then coining can begin next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14482

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.19; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will respond tomorrow to JH's important note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14483

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.20; Reel 1093
Summary:

Before Treasury commissioners approve pay scale for Mint workmen proposed by JH, they want to know pay scale previously used by Moneyers. If JH or H. D. Harness can call on Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] today, matter can be settled immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14610

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24] October 1851
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0592 & TxU:H/M-0593.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Expresses pleasure at results of CW's visit to Mint today. Particularly impressed by capabilities of JH and H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14484

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposal to transfer books and papers of Mint Commission from Treasury Chambers to Mint vaults.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13684

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

George Peacock was unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Quorum needed to conclude 'Inquiry' before end of next session of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9235

From:
Charles Davidson Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1851]
Source of text:
Univ. of Witwatersrand
Summary:

Provides JH a sketch of the geological study and mapping being carried on in South Africa by Andrew Bain. Asks JH to bring a geological map and collection made by Bain to the attention of geologists.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5376

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.323
Summary:

Regarding his plans for lighthouses. Had a visit from L. F. Menabrea in his absence. Who manufactures the specified telescopes?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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