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Herschel14550

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Delays question of hiring Mr. Pilcher. Proceed with planning for Sydney branch mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[2 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0443; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letter of recommendation, praising JS's character and talent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12539

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.409
Summary:

Note accompanying more meteorological writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11914

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.276
Summary:

Wishes to apply for the vacancy that has occurred in the Superintendance of the Nautical Almanac, and would welcome JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3305

From:
John Allen Slater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.214
Summary:

Asks about precise link between rotation and revolution of satellites, and its relation to belief in existence of God.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6495

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.261
Summary:

Encloses pamphlets and would be pleased with any remarks of approbation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7017

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[11 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.130
Summary:

Asks for the experience of other countries in introducing decimal coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11302

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.206
Summary:

Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13195

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Wilson
Date:
[18 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0503; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reports quantities of gold and silver issued by Mint in recent months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14062

From:
Joseph Burnley Hume
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0284; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes new machinery at U.S. mint in Philadelphia. Refers JH to G. F. Dunning (visiting England) and Franklin Peale (chief coiner) for more information. U.S. mint uses humid assay of silver. Facts about gold assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1911

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[25 April 1853]
Source of text:
WT B.9
Summary:

In response to a request for information, JH says that his father, William, never had a residence in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14551

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Calls JH's attention to articles on mint operations by J. T. Smith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13859

From:
Frederick Waymouth Gibbs
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27 April [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0207; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of medals struck by Prince Albert Edward and Prince Alfred during their enjoyable visit to Royal Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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