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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

Herschel13081

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[25 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.12; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness were deeply gratified by CT's note of [24 Oct.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wood
Date:
[26 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0593.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Grateful for CW's compliments. Attributes most of credit for new system at Mint to H. D. Harness.

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
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Faraday2470

From:
Johan Rudolf Thorbecke
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
27 October 1851
Source of text:
RS MS 241, f.127
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2471

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Henry Bence Jones
Date:
27 October 1851
Source of text:
RI MS F1 D06
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday 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

Herschel13980

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH is needed for tomorrow's meeting with Mr. [Hooter] regarding wrought iron melting pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14618

From:
Leonard Charles Wyon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0601; Reel 1086
Summary:

LW's father, William Wyon, died today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel187

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.69
Summary:

Note with copies of an advertising circular about the Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel485

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.9
Summary:

Is having some difficulty in acquiring the single weight [see GA's 1851-10-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5377

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.324
Summary:

Further regarding lighthouses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12651

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0071; Reel 1054
Summary:

Curiosity about quill-like 'pen' sent to JH's son John by MB. Glad that MB moved to Brighton for medical care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10810

From:
William Snow Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.163
Summary:

Sends a new edition of his own work on electricity. Has been studying the manuscripts of Henry Cavendish and thinks they should be published. JH in one of his articles attributes an invention to C. F. Gauss, whereas WH suggested the idea seven years before Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14485

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Concurs with JH's proposal for reorganizing Engraving department. Will inform Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14486

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.23; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prepare general report of Mint reforms for submission to Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2472

From:
Prince Albert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
31 October 1851
Source of text:
RS MS 241, f.120
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel13082

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

Death of William Wyon offers opportunity to reorganize engraving department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13083

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[31 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.14; Reel 1055
Summary:

Discontinuance of Gas department of Mint. Superintendent, Mr. [Lorde?], may claim compensation. Historic item discovered during sale of Henry Bingley's tools and machinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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