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Herschel13622

From:
George Arbuthnot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0007; Reel 1062
Summary:

Encloses GA's memorandum on exporting large quantities of coins, especially to Australia. Will see JH and C. E. Trevelyan tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
20] May [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0121; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] JH found passage in Treasury's letter to Benedetto Pistrucci that could contradict the denial by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] of Pistrucci 's claim to lifetime job and salary at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2532

From:
Alexander William Williamson
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
22 May 1852
Source of text:
RI MS F1 L/1/14
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel12537

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.407
Summary:

A note accompanying another publication on turbulent winds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1633

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.119
Summary:

Make a few suggestions about JH's letter to Adolph Petersen [see JH's 1852-5-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Grenville
Date:
[25 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0123; Reel 1054
Summary:

Returns letter from C. E. Trevelyan. Awaits final conclusion in difficult case of Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WCP1634

From:
John Wallace
To:
Frances ("Fanny") Sims (née Wallace)
Date:
25 May 1852
Source of text:
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/102
  • Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/96/5
  • Wallace Family Collection (private collection)
  • California Historical Society
Summary:

In answer to questions, there are a few animals here not found in England: Grizley [sic] bear, Elk, polecat, wildcat, racoons, coyotes, and the “Cougar or Lion of California.” They mostly prowl about at night; not dangerous if left alone. With their arrows, local Indians kill birds, squirrels, and deer, which they chase to exhaustion on foot. After wounding one, they drive it toward their camp, so as to finish off the animal as near home as possible, eliminating need to carry it there. Great variety of wild fowl; insects in abundance, also scorpions and tarantulas. Also lizards, rattlesnakes (only dangerous one), and bizarre lizard, the “horned toad”, which can harmlessly spray blood out of its eyes. Could help ARW succeed here as either an insect hunter or gold miner/surveyor. “Times [have] changed surprisingly and rapidly; necessities and luxuries all now obtained at moderate charge.” Water works now returns 500 dollars a day to the Company; will soon be finished; has revealed new gold deposits; “no place in the world for a hard working man equal to California.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project

Herschel13995

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury solicitors responded to JH's request for date on which to lease Mint refinery to Anthony de Rothschild. Found estimates for 1850 that JH wanted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13101

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[27 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Explains difference in 'Estimates' for years 1850 and 1852.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6604

From:
Alvan Clark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.341
Summary:

Has a copy of JH's book on astronomy, which AC values. Has been carrying out experiments with the grinding of object glasses. Remarks on various points relating to telescopes. Intends to search for double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13996

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers for JH to study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Bell
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS DM.6.141
Summary:

Expresses opinion regarding Wintringham Bequest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC1296

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
George Bentham
Date:
28 May 1852
Source of text:
JDH/2/3/2 f.70, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

Herschel14523

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does monetary part of enclosed document require more attention than political part? [JH annotation: 'monstrous proposal' concerning counterfeit copper.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2533

From:
Jacob Herbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
29 May 1852
Source of text:
GL MS 30108/2/88
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel13317

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

H. D. Harness leaves Mint today, but may return later if assignment to colonies is delayed. JH cannot go to park with daughters today. Completed report on Irish coinage. Duties regarding Cambridge University Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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KEMP98

From:
William Stevenson
To:
William Kemp
Date:
29 May 185[2]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/78)
Summary:

Describes more geological rambles in the Lammermuirs.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond
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