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Herschel6583

From:
Ernesto Capocchi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852 to 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.325
Summary:

Presents JH with a work [Lezioni di astronomia by François Arago and translated by EC] on the foundations of astronomy. Discusses the beauty of the science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8915

From:
John Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1311 (Dec. 11, 1852), 1363-4
Summary:

Explains in detail his photographic method for producing landscapes on paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3459

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852?]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.165
Summary:

Suggests possible times to meet with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel214

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.107
Summary:

A note accompanying some letters related to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3363

From:
William Digby Sadleir
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.166
Summary:

Apologizes for unwarranted familiarity used in previous letter requesting JH's evaluation of the scientific work of [Humphrey] Lloyd.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14240

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Expects a salary increase now that BP has the title of Chief Medalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel217

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.112
Summary:

Thankful the process is over and pleased with the results; has no testimonials [see JH's 1852-1-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14241

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Finds it scandalous that BP has been promoted without an increase in salary: '... in this Establishment, I have been degraded from what was my due as an Artist.' Wishes to take up the matter with the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10901

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.250
Summary:

Will the Herschels come to dinner on Thursday the 13th with one of their daughters?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14242

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks JH to give him a few days before making a reply to the proposed pension offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13989

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Information about Sydney branch mint. Agrees with JH on price of assays for Bank of England. Salary dispute in Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14243

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for proposing a memorial and retirement allowance for him to the Treasury, but insists on a £500 allowance (his old salary) and a residence at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Tyndall0596

From:
John Tyndall
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
10 Jan. 1852
Source of text:
HS 17.383, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel3177

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.383a (C: RI 497)
Summary:

Asks JH to keep memoirs JT sent with regard to JT's application for position at University of Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14497

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Memorandum from Treasury's Financial Room showing quarterly installments paid to Master of Mint. Please explain unusually large expenditures. Previous Mint administrators seldom expended entire grant from Parliament as JH has done. This will be last installment until Parliament approves grant for 1852-53. CT wants JH's assurance that this installment will last until end of fiscal year [31 Mar.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14498

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends altered letter for JH's records. Received JH's altered letter for Treasury records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14499

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Replace old title of 'Melter' for Robert Mushet's office with new title used in reorganized Mint. Why does Mushet call his annual pay of £100 'inadequate'? Send JH's 'draft letter & Estimate' so CT can explain to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] difference between JH's original and present proposals regarding [W. T.] Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14500

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Explain £47,694 excess of Mint expenses in fiscal year 1851, relative to 1850, shown in enclosed statement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13990

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to approve two letters regarding arrangements with W. T. Brande, whose salary is divided between Mint and paymaster general.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13584

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
Return, 42
Summary:

Treasury commissioners approved JH's plan to amalgamate Coining department and Machinery and Die department. W. T. Brande is approved as superintendent of new Coining and Die department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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