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Herschel13026

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[1 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0439; Reel 1055
Summary:

Questions about investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/43
Summary:

Cannot introduce a Mr. Grant to overly 'pressed' Mint assayers. Will help Grant as far as possible, but returns 'excellent' testimonials, having no part in 'manning' possible Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[3 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0440; Reel 1055
Summary:

Payment from insurance office. Thanks for advice on India bonds. JH's investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12767

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for HH's advice on dealing with Mr. Cumberland. JH spoke to [W. H. Barton] about Cumberland's claim to seniority over R. F. Suft. Encloses letter from Bank of England that indicates extraordinary work for Mint in near future. Recent production of coins. Suggests stronger series of checks on piecework of all men and officers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12768

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
4 September [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0183.3; Reel 1054
Summary:

Housing accommodations for Mint officers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel374

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[6 September 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.502
Summary:

Is seeking clarification about some papers GA sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 September 1852]
Source of text:
WT B.8
Summary:

Cannot accede to the request for a visit to the Mint at this time. JH thanks for the cards of exchange rates with other currencies, and offers a suggestion for an improvement in them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel803

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richarda Airy
Date:
[14 September 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 2.9
Summary:

Reports significant improvement in Margaret's [JH's wife] health, after a long period of illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[16 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0441; Reel 1055
Summary:

Personal finances. Needs information on East India Company investment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[17 September 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Transfer of refinery from Mint to Anthony de Rothschild is delayed by failure to determine value of platinum vessels. Bank of England's demand for silver coins and half sovereigns is becoming urgent. Questions organization of new Weighing room. Staff of Mint clerks must be increased during intense coining activity. Effectiveness of weighing machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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