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Herschel14562

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Treasury intended that junior clerks in Mint should be available for training in all departments, to prepare them for higher positions. Suggestion for appointing supernumerary clerk. Formal conference will be held Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14563

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.23; Reel 1093
Summary:

Meet CT and [James] Wilson at end of week. Hopes Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] will appoint Mr. Hill Jr. to vacant clerkship at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14698

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
[Alexander Hamilton-]Gordon
Date:
24 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0772.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Reviews vexations caused to JH by dealings with C. E. Trevelyan. Notes H. D. Harness's belief that Bank of England is maneuvering to take control of Royal Mint. Fears JH may become bitter about public offices. Encloses copy of JH's letter to MH [see JH's [1853-8-23]].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

[John] Goldsmith, temporarily assigned from Board of Works in Ireland to bookkeeper in coining department, is working out very well. Suggests offering Goldsmith permanent position and using him to train other accountants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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