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Herschel14033

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0267.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave Mr. Baxter's letter to H. W. Field, so Field may return relics. Forwards letter from J. W. Morrison to JH. Advises JH not to recommend machinery for Sydney branch mint unless Treasury asks JH to do so. Congratulations on wedding of JH's daughter Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11476

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.389
Summary:

Lady Lubbock has received a letter from a friend of JH's and it seems desirable that JH should know the contents. Can only communicate it verbally. Sends their congratulations on the forthcoming marriage of Miss Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13436

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0670; Reel 1089
Summary:

Embarrassed that JH's servant sent away messenger who brought papers for JH's signature. Does not consider Mint to be bound by Ralph Heaton's terms for copper coinage. JH prefers contract with Heaton similar to former contract with Boulton & Watt. Dies should be supplied by Mint, not made by contractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

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John Herschel Project
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