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Herschel14561

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Surprised by JH's voluminous report on assays, which CT showed to Chancellor of Exchequer [W. E. Gladstone]. Will send copy of Gladstone's decision on several Mint matters. P.S.: Gladstone read last letter that JH wrote to CT.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
23 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends Mr. Aberdein as clerk and private secretary to Master of Mint. Suggests that Mr. Hill be promoted from temporary clerk to replace Aberdein in melting house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
23] August [1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0772.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Deeply disappointed by Treasury's failure to pay an adequate salary to W. H. Barton for combined duties of deputy master and comptroller. C. E. Trevelyan granted only a junior and inexperienced clerk to assist JH. Feels 'sickened and disgusted' by Trevelyan's pettiness, which is crippling the effectiveness of the Mint staff.

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John Herschel Project
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