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Herschel14522

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.26; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness may call on CT tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14523

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.27; Reel 1093
Summary:

Does monetary part of enclosed document require more attention than political part? [JH annotation: 'monstrous proposal' concerning counterfeit copper.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14524

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.28; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks clarification of JH's plans for countersigning drafts from Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[1 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

H. D. Harness went on leave with only unofficial authorization from CT. Requests that official confirmation be sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
2] June [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.29; Reel 1093
Summary:

Comptroller W. H. Barton is senior officer at Mint and is signatory to Mint drafts. JH's earlier letter to CT included officers empowered to countersign drafts when senior officers are absent. Plans to have Charles Elouis initial all drafts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14526

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.30; Reel 1093
Summary:

Believes JH's handwriting is sufficiently clear for official correspondence. Denies request for additional worker to serve as JH's personal clerk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14527

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.31; Reel 1093
Summary:

Supports JH's plan to hire F. R. Brande as supernumerary clerk and Henry Finch to replace Brande, but tell them explicitly that these are not permanent positions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14528

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.32; Reel 1093
Summary:

Approves delay in JH's report on coinage until JH can determine how unusual present demand will affect Mint operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14529

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.33; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks JH to call on CT when convenient. [JH annotation: Discussed objection of Lord C [Chandos?=Richard Grenville] to hiring Brande.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.20; Reel 1055
Summary:

W. H. Barton concurs with JH on value of promoting F. R. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.21; Reel 1055
Summary:

Crisis averted. W. T. Brande [Senior] withdrew letter of resignation submitted by his son F. R. Brande, who went away to country to calm down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14530

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.35; Reel 1093
Summary:

Introduces Deputy Assistant Commissary General Bower, who wishes to learn minting processes before leaving for Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14531

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.36; Reel 1093
Summary:

Approves JH's action in transferring £2000 of half crowns to Bank [of England]. Will restrain Commissariat demand for silver coins until present pressure from Bank for coinage is over. Instructions for colonial coinage are obsolete; only new coins should be sent overseas. Plan to produce reserve stock of coins for Commissariat. [JH annotation: calculates minimum reserve stock.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13107

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.22; Reel 1055
Summary:

Permission granted for issue of £50,000. Please return CT's note to JH instructing that only new coins be sent to Colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14532

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.37; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses letter from War Office. Current crisis in coin production has focused public scrutiny upon reorganized Mint system. '[W]e ... are on trial.' [JH annotation: Pensioners are complaining to War Office that they are not paid, due to lack of silver coins.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.23; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not received reply from Anthony de Rothschild. Foresees great demand soon for gold and silver. Gives W. T. Brande's estimate of maximum possible output by Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14784

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[26 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1060; Reel 1083
Summary:

New emergency at Mint, created by demand for gold and silver coins by people and Bank of England. JH unable to cope alone. Directs HH to cancel vacation and return to assist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14533

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.38; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] CT will respond to the Times query regarding Mint [production of silver coins]. Plan to meet with CT when H. D. Harness returns. Glad to hear that Mint workmen began 12-hour workdays on 25 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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