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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

Herschel12903

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry James Prescott
Date:
[17 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0316; Reel 1054
Summary:

Needs to know how much gold from California has entered England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8627

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
18 January [1851]
Source of text:
Getty Center
Summary:

Asks that JC hold JH excused from appearing tomorrow, because JH has a severe cold.

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

Herschel1847

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[19 January 1851]
Source of text:
WT 68037.11
Summary:

Does not believe JH can help RH in some delicate matter. JH talks about photographic chemistry, including passing on information from A. C. Becquerel.

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

Herschel14328

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[22 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0490.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Letter from Benedetto Pistrucci incorrectly quotes JH as stating that no Mint officer except Pistrucci is capable of handling dies. W. T. Brande may interpret this as lack of JH's confidence in Brande's abilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13877

From:
William Debonaire Haggard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0224; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sent papers to Mint in response to JH's questions. Will soon send information on circulation of Bank of France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14609

From:
Charles Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0591; Reel 1086
Summary:

Asks JH and H. D. Harness to meet CW on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13920

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends 1849-50 silver prices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12895

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0307; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants BP's opinion on the number of casts that should be made for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13921

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Two books arrived for the Mint library. When are JH and HH scheduled to visit Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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