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Herschel14487

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.24; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT at Treasury whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 40-2
Summary:

With death of William Wyon, chief engraver, JH wants to leave position of medalist vacant and eliminate Engraving department, turning to outside artists when needed. Proposes to deprive Benedetto Pistrucci, chief medalist, and L. C. Wyons, probationer engraver, of their residences at Mint and appoint them outside 'modellers and engravers' to Mint, retaining James Wyon, presently assistant to chief engraver, as probationary resident engraver under direction of Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14488

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.25; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will seek approval from Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] for JH's new arrangement to pay Mint police.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14489

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual pension for G. F. G. Mathison was fixed by Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] at 'Fourteen Hundred Pounds (1200£).' JH and Henry Rich should submit formal report on this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14490

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

CT delays answering JH's letter of 3 Nov. 1851 until JH submits report on financial impact of changes in Engraving department after death of William Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14491

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

What public service will L. C. Wyon render that justifies Wyon's annual salary of £400? Compares this with duties and salary of Benedetto Pistrucci. Suggests retaining Wyon at present salary of £200 and paying separately for piecework.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13582

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to eliminate Engraving department [see JH's 1851-11-4]. Benedetto Pistrucci and L. C. Wyon will receive fixed salaries and housing allowances as nonresident modelers and engravers to Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14492

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0551.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Grateful for JH's correction of CT's error in pension for G. F. G. Mathison [see CT's 1851-11-14]. This was CT's first such error in 25 years of public service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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