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Herschel504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.54 & 6.468.246
Summary:

Congratulates GA on the discovery of an 'old British encampment' [probably to do with British Roman battles]. Agrees to meeting time and place [see GA's 1854-3-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12819

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Griffith George Lewis
Date:
[16 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0225; Reel 1054
Summary:

Unable to strike honorary medal from dies of Royal Military Academy. Under reformed Mint system, those dies are private property of engraver L. C. Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel659

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.51
Summary:

Mostly about a Mrs. [J. A.] Gordon, who has suffered a personal loss [death of her husband], and a young man who seems to be lost.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1801

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0637.5 (C: RGO 6.341.55)
Summary:

A note accompanying a copy of the second draft of the Standards Commission report [see GA's 1854-2-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13455

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[21 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0688; Reel 1089
Summary:

Formal testimonial to competence of J. L. Drury, temporary clerk in Mint office and melting department since 31 Jan. 1853.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1802

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0637.6
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Committee supervising the standardized weighing and measuring, indicating the need to bring to the meeting members expense sheets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel506

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.56
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter for T. S. Rice [Lord Monteagle], which JH is to sign and forward.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13146

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Extract.'] Asks Treasury to define position of J. [J. S.?] Wyon at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.50
Summary:

Mrs. Newton, MH's servant, is being sued by a man who recommended her for the job, and JH is to be a witness in MH's stead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1803

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0637.7 (C: RGO 6.341.59)
Summary:

Urges JH to stay at Collingwood [see JH's 1854-3-23], but send in any comments on the second draft of the report and authorize GA to act on JH's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1804

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0637.8
Summary:

There has been some confusion about sending packages of material; GA wants to know what JH has received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13148

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encourages Treasury to maintain distinction between temporary and permanent workers at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel507

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.57
Summary:

Is reluctant to attend meeting [see GA's 1854-3-14], as JH had intended to spend a few days at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13454

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Audit Office]
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0687; Reel 1089
Summary:

Will submit statement if [Audit Office] insists, but does not believe this will afford any check on correctness of silver bullion inventory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
C[harles] Sterry
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.32
Summary:

Confirms arrangement to meet next day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1558

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joseph Lowe
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 43829.21
Summary:

Comments on EL's paper on zodiacal light; JH disagrees with EL's arguments and suggests rethinking them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.64
Summary:

Sends some suggestions for additions to draft report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1854-3-23]; thanks GA for the report on the eclipse of Thales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3155

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
RS MC.5.158
Summary:

Regrets inability to write [obituary] memoir of François Arago for R.S.L. Anniversary Meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12693

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[24 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.7 & 0108.8; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gold and silver coinage will be suspended during 'Enquiry week.' Use this time to produce copper coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[25 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0108.9; Reel 1054
Summary:

'In Re Napier's Model,' WB is not to exceed the approved limit of £25.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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