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Herschel13914

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests alterations to JH's proposal to the Treasury concerning production of medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13819

From:
E. R. Dovrell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0169.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Should slips of Admiralty Manual now be sent from William Clowes & Sons, printers, to Collingwood?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14334

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851-1-10 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0496.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Excellent weather for observations of variable colors [in stars].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel544

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.349.8
Summary:

Further comments on JH's coinage ideas [see JH's [1851]-1-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14453

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0540; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises JH to limit appeals on behalf of worthy causes, such as [T. G.] Taylor's widow, or public may abuse JH's kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13915

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends coinage statistics from Royal Mint for 1848-50. Similar statistics from foreign mints may be obtained through Foreign Office. Records of silver prices are kept only by Lloyds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel98

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.143.257
Summary:

Has made some efforts at suggesting places of employment to T. G. Taylor's son [see JH's 1851-1-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13916

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Board meeting tomorrow does not require JH's attendance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel97

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.143.256
Summary:

Believes the quality of the astronomical work of T. G. Taylor was certainly high [see JH's 1851-1-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13917

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Obtained silver prices for 1838-39 and 1848, but prices for 1849-50 are not yet available.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13783

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0133; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wrote to JC's brother-in-law, H. T. Prinsep, who promised that JH's 'nephew' will receive direct appointment when nephew comes of age. Gratitude for JH's friendship of 14 years. JC's husband is in Ceylon. Invites JH and wife to visit JC. Names other recent visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13810

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0160; Reel 1087
Summary:

Observed increased breadth of Saturn's ring on 25 and 29 Nov. 1850, confirmed by William Lassell on 3 Dec. Independent discovery of inner ring at Harvard University on 15 Nov. was announced in the Times on 3 Dec. Sent WD's notes to R.A.S. to establish independent discovery, but R.A.S.M.N. reported this erroneously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1587

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0406
Summary:

Is very appreciative of JH's letter of condolence at the death of H. C. Schumacher; also clarifies how Schumacher's responsibilities are being carried out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14183

From:
Henry James Prescott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0409; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gold from America is not identified by its local source, so quantity of California gold can only be estimated. Contact W. D. Haggard or Matthew Marshall for information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14601

From:
James Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0583; Reel 1093
Summary:

Happy to assist JH in researching fluctuations in global supplies of gold and silver. Lists sources of information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13811

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0161; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wishes WD had heeded JH's advice [in JH's 1851-1-18] regarding report of WD's discovery to R.A.S. Description of Saturn's inner ring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14230

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Receives workload from H. D. Harness. Discusses the striking of the commemorative Waterloo Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14231

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0429.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will continue to write in Italian so JH can censor the translation of the letters when giving information to other officials at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13876

From:
William Debonaire Haggard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0223; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends information on imported California gold as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13919

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave permission for F. M. Russell [wife of prime minister] to tour Mint on 30 Jan. Do not be concerned over Benedetto Pistrucci's remarks; JH's note accompanying Pistrucci's letter will be sufficient for Treasury to understand the situation. P.S.: Suggests letting Lady Russell see studio of [William] Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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