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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

Herschel12759

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William A. Baillie-] Hamilton
Date:
[6 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0178; Reel 1054
Summary:

Asks about policy at Royal Dockyards for paying workmen on major holidays. [JH annotation: Summary of WH's reply, with procedures for specific holidays or leaves.]

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

Herschel7012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.94
Summary:

About JH's poor health; mentions discovery of two asteroids and new rings of Saturn.

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

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

Herschel13563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 18-19
Summary:

Approves reforms suggested by R. L. Sheil. Suggests using Assay department to assay foreign coins during quiet periods. Recommends introducing new coin weighing machine by Mr. Cotton to inspect every coin, not just random samples. Expects difficulty in eliminating private artistic work of William Wyon, chief engraver.

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

Herschel14335

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0496.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Record of JH and H. D. Harness witnessing turning of matrix of Waterloo Medal by Benedetto Pistrucci. Harness affirmed R. L. Sheil's official release of Pistrucci from responsibility if matrix breaks.

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

Herschel96

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.143.254
Summary:

Wants GA's opinion about applying for a pension for the widow of the late astronomer at Madras, T. G. Taylor.

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
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