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Herschel8362

From:
John Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852orearlier]-1-31
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.162a
Summary:

Encloses item that is not to be distributed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11795

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.155
Summary:

Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6781

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.98
Summary:

Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2007

From:
Reginald Stuart Poole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.39
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2198

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.442
Summary:

Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5499

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.399 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13688

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1784

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0635.2
Summary:

Would like the brief version of Richard Sheepshanks's paper to send to William Parsons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel33

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.374.126
Summary:

A note about how to send mail to Richarda Airy in Madeira.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4364

From:
Hugh Lee Pattinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.145
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation to R.S.L.; asks if JH can write a note so HP can continue for candidacy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14508

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Suggests putting notice of new weighing machine into JH's general report on Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14509

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will present JH's report on Mint immediately. [Parliamentary printer] Hansard will be informed that JH is responsible for all corrections. Advises including two notices in report: that Mint refinery was leased to Anthony de Rothschild, and that Mastership is no longer a Parliamentary office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14510

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does not know how to reply to Robert Mushet's claim for compensation for loss of succession to G. F. G. Mathison's office. No such succession was ever granted before. Returns Mushet's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13991

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Instruct Mr. [Housard?] not to 'twist off and distribute' until we have more proof. Anthony de Rothschild visited Mint today to learn when he can take possession [of refinery]. Treasury solicitors should arrange this lease soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3212

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.159
Summary:

Contrasts EC's catalogue of comets with that of J. F. Encke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14511

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.15; Reel 1093
Summary:

Suggests form for announcing new character of Mastership of Mint in JH's report to Parliament. Let Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approve it before JH inserts it into report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14512

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.16; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved JH's report on Mint reform. CT noted some corrections. JH may make other corrections up to time report is read to Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14513

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.17; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on answering Benedetto Pistrucci's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14514

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.18; Reel 1093
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] approved JH's change to Mint report regarding office of Master. P.S.: Who authorized annual housing allowance of £300 for Master's residence?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5500

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.400
Summary:

Is pleased to inform him that the Admiralty has ordered a transit circle for the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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