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Herschel6276

From:
Antoine Cesar Becquerel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.37
Summary:

Comments on JH's work on the spectrum and photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14705

From:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0792.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Recovering from cold. Wants to visit suburbs while Lou [Margaret Louisa Herschel?] is there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13833

From:
Edward Enfield
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0181; Reel 1087
Summary:

Returns letter from JH to C. E. Trevelyan. It correctly reflects position of EE and Robert Rintoul, as stated in letter from Jasper Atkinson to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13911

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends check for salary due to JH for previous quarter. Itemizes taxes and fees deducted. As first non-political appointee to Mastership, JH is eligible for superannuation fund, but HH needs instructions from Treasury about this. Will arrange to receive dies for Waterloo Medal from Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13918

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH's approval for conditions that HH will set for [William] Wyon to use Mint equipment to conduct private business as medallist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14265

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposes compromise that might settle dispute resulting from abolition of company of Moneyers. Make revisions if JH chooses before sending document to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14266

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Arranges for meeting with JH to decide on adjustments in Mint offices. Wants to discuss Henry Bingley's salary request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14267

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Committee duty at House of Commons prevented HR visiting JH today. Plans to visit JH at Harley Street tomorrow to discuss 'compensation question.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14278

From:
Henry Rich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0443.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved annual £1200 salary for G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9874

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.208
Summary:

First time he has used a pen since his illness. Approves of leaving the Education question in abeyance. Thanks for the Mint return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6810

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 or 1852?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.127
Summary:

Concerning his recent visit to Starfield and the observations made by William Lassell with his 20 foot. Regarding the rings of Saturn. Has not heard of the Craig telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14228

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Royal Mint to discuss the Medal of Waterloo with H. D. Harness. Apologizes for not writing in English.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2490

From:
Hermann Schlagintweit
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.351
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter. Would like to call on JH Sunday morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14229

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will go to the Mint the next Friday to confer with H. D. Harness. States what a great honor it is to work with the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13903

From:
Edward Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0249; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wishes to confer with JH on Mint business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13912

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's draft letter concerning Engraving department. Noticed newspaper article that could come only from source inside Mint. Advises JH to warn employees against discussing Mint operations with public press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel284

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.197
Summary:

Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel475

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.4
Summary:

About the possible use of decimal subdivisions of the pound weight on the docks and at the Customs House.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel543

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.7
Summary:

Likes JH's ideas about decimal coinage [see JH's [1851]-1-4]; will send suggestions for eclipse observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13913

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Found copy of JH's report that can be sent to Treasury. Complaint about copper coins by local shopkeeper, Mr. [Armstrong?], appears to be attempt for publicity, not authentic problem. Hopes to avoid enquiry by Treasury. Encloses list of Mint officers. Returns letter from G. B. Airy. Benedetto Pistrucci will be at Mint on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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