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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
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review a document. HH will look for errors in other copy of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

No assays today. Notified Mint staff that tomorrow is holiday for Queen's birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury solicitors responded to JH's request for date on which to lease Mint refinery to Anthony de Rothschild. Found estimates for 1850 that JH wanted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers for JH to study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses copy of HH's answer to George Arbuthnot, who agrees with HH but raised interesting questions. Describes Dorsetshire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Correspondence between HH and George Arbuthnot regarding comparative advantages of exporting coins versus bullion. Requests JH's opinion. Quick sketch of HH's views about air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Leonard Wyon's private work at Mint should have terminated on 30 Apr. HH warned Wyon not to use Mint apparatus for Punjabi or Exhibition medals after May. [H. C. C.] Owen requested reasonable extension. JH should close Punjabi account then ask Exhibition committee to set number of medals that they need and hold Wyon to that. Further explanation of air pump apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for reviewing HH's recommendation for improving air pump. Suggests way to increase work output of Sizing room. Advises JH to simplify pay scale for Mint workers. Promotion of young workers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends Audit office letter. Address of HH's next destination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses letter from W. G. Anderson regarding coins to be reserved for deputy paymaster general. Asks about JH's letter to W. T. Brande, who wrote to HH for advice about salary for son F. R. Brande. Returns signed receipt from Charles Elouis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encourages JH to seek uniform system for hiring personnel and regulating rates for wages in Mint, but to carry out changes gradually. Describes in detail transition to new Mint system. Additional funds for Waterloo Medal. Ideas for improving air pump.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Problems with wages among workers in Melting house. More ideas for improving air pump.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Note from Hunt & Roskell. HH gave instructions for sale of proof coins before HH left London. W. T. Brande does not agree with wage system at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Surprised over the uproar caused by 'malcontents' at Mint. Advises JH not to concede anything. Ask Treasury for verbal authority for each step JH takes in hiring, dismissing, or paying employees. If JH needs help, HH will return immediately. P.S.: Learned that F. R. Brande is on salary now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0264.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards note from Mr. [Greund?] referring to correspondence with which HH is not acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project