From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Arthur Hugh Clough
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:
Acknowledges the safe arrival of AC's testimonials.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0231; Reel 1087
Summary:
Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.9; Reel 1093
Summary:
The Royal Commission discusses BP's position at the Mint. BP will meet with H. D. Harness to confer over BP's position.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.112 (C: RS:HS 25.9.72)
Summary:
Agrees to sign certificate for William Simms, but as JH is at present on the Council of the R.S.L., his signature may not be allowed.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Thomas Archer Hirst
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Sunday Evening. Dec. 7th
Source of text:
MS JT/1/H/489; MS JT/1/HTYP/176-177, RI
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0396; Reel 1087
Summary:
Delighted to learn by JH's letter of 6 Dec. that JH plans to provide for men at Mint who worked under GM. Will prepare statements of their services and pay scales.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Edward Magrath
Date:
8 December 1851
Source of text:
RI MS F1 D08
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0656; Reel 1089
Summary:
Just received [?]'s letter, but believes it was written before JH visited [?] today. Assumes that all points in letter were answered at meeting.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0232; Reel 1087
Summary:
Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.10; Reel 1093
Summary:
Speculates that there might be an increase in duties for BP, now that W. C. Wyon is dead. Considers living at the Mint.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.113
Summary:
Thanks JH for his attention to his request. Has inquired about the etiquette of members of the Council signing certificates: it is done, though not regularly.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0657; Reel 1089
Summary:
Death of William Wyon necessitated reorganization of Engraving department, which Treasury commissioners have already sanctioned. Sorry that [BP] finds new title objectionable. Hopes that [BP] will not focus on 'painful recollections over which the grave has closed.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0344; Reel 1087
Summary:
JH should speak privately to Archbishop [J. B. Sumner] on behalf of G. R. Waterhouse. Richard Owen's supporters are strong, but as governor of British Museum, [Sumner] is obliged to speak favorably for staff members who expect promotion. Will tell [Sumner] that Waterhouse is JH's relative.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.11; Reel 1093
Summary:
Requests JH to pursue the matter of BP's retirement pension. Compares BP's salary with those of other Mint officials, including the Modeller and the Engraver. Discusses the medal designs that the Royal Commission charged BP to create over the years.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.88
Summary:
Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-11] and asks JH to make some additional arrangements.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11 December [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.15; Reel 1093
Summary:
More considerations concerning G. F. G. Mathison. HR believes mistakes in report were due to error made by C. E. Trevelyan.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
11 Dec [1851]
Source of text:
DAR 93: A85–A88
Summary:
Sends cirripede specimens for Ipswich Museum.
Asks how much a village fireworks display would cost.
Comments on the need in education for good habits of expression and accurate observation instead of making "wretched Latin verses".
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Jean Plana
To:
?Mary Somerville
Date:
11 Dec 1851
Source of text:
MSP 4 / 266, Dep. c. 371, Bod, MS
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.86
Summary:
Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.1; Reel 1087
Summary:
Thanks JH for book. Asks approval for HH's letter about medals drafted to Leonard Wyon.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project