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Herschel14039

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Hopes that none of HH's actions led JH to resign as master of Mint. Plans to announce HH's own retirement from Mint at end of month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[28 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Private. Compliments HH's letter accompanying report by E. W. Ward, which JH forwarded to Treasury. Informally announced JH's resignation as master of Mint, but delayed formal letter until completion of JH's duties with Decimal Committee and Mint contract with Ralph Heaton & Sons. Needs information on silver assays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14040

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's assurance [that HH did not upset JH]. No draft for Mr. Mocatta is required today. E. W. Ward and HH will meet JH at Treasury tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[30 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0185.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Assurance that JH approves of HH's conduct. Printer may send JH's report to House of Commons to Mint. Pay bills from Mr. Mocatta and goldsmith.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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