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From:
William Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0302; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends four issues of Practical Mechanic's Journal and unpublished article, all referring to JH's and to [Richard] Trevithick's contributions to subject of ice making. John Gorrie has attacked WJ's view. Asks JH to confirm facts in articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
Thomas Archer Hirst
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov 14th 1852
Source of text:
MS JT/1/H/175, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

No news from Mr. Mocatta. Discrepancy of £126 on Mint books will be quickly settled. Thanks for gift of tickets to HH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
John Tyndall
To:
William Francis
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
27/36, RDS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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From:
John Tyndall
To:
William Francis
Date:
Friday
Source of text:
27/19, RDS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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From:
Wilhelm Sonder
To:
Eduard Fenzl
Date:
15 November 1852
Source of text:
Archiv der Universität, Wien
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.360
Summary:

Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
William Pole
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
17 November 1852
Source of text:
RI MS F1 I186
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Josiah (Jos) Wedgwood, III
Date:
20 Nov 1852
Source of text:
V&A / Wedgwood Collection (MS W/M 1019)
Summary:

A statement of payments made by trustees to CD and by CD to trustees for the years 1851 and 1852.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Thomas Archer Hirst
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 21st 1852
Source of text:
MS JT/1/H/176, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.41; Reel 1093
Summary:

Begin copper coinage for Ireland as soon as pressure for gold and silver coinage slackens. Quantity is not known, but it will be considerable. Mr. Watt is needed in Bahamas; plan to get new clerk from Customs House to replace Watt. CT is arranging for Mr. Julyan to remain as long as JH needs Julyan. Encloses extract from letter by Rev. Walker of Liverpool.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.374.128
Summary:

A note to accompany the forwarding of some papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.223 (C: RGO 6.337.123)
Summary:

Giving his views on an observatory being linked with a university.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
George Herbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
22 November 1852
Source of text:
GL MS 30108/1/54
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0668; Reel 1089
Summary:

Charles Elouis discovered errors in Mint accounts since 1837 that explain earlier discrepancies. JH requests authority from Treasury commissioners to adjust previous accounts to correct those errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.125
Summary:

Is sorry that Sydney University was not too happy with one of the professors chosen, but feels the Sydney Trust made the right choice [see GA's 1852-11-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Darwin, Emma
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
[23 November 1852]
Source of text:
DAR 219.1: 6
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Johnston
Date:
23 Nov 1852
Source of text:
DAR 146: 6
Summary:

Recommends GJ for Government pension.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.42; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that [Mr. Watt and Mr. Julyan] are working out well. CT will arrange for them to remain as long as needed. Delaying Watt's transfer to Bahamas. Acquaint them both with all aspects of Mint business, especially assaying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project