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Herschel10999

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[2 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.148
Summary:

Sends her a newly minted florin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1836

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Alexander J. B. Hope]
Date:
4 June [1854]
Source of text:
WT 63313.4
Summary:

Thanks for inquiring as to the welfare of JH's wife, Margaret, and the latest child, both of whom are well. JH is still doing poorly, but appreciates the use of Marshal Beresford's armchair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel636

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.28
Summary:

About Willy being in some kind of trouble, articles by friends in the Westminster Review, the Crimean War, and the health of MH and JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12791

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
E. A. Hoffay
Date:
[5 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0196; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reports sums dispatched from Mint to colonies. Requests reimbursement from paymaster general before 30 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel647

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.33
Summary:

Of the heavy work load dealing with Melbourne University appointments [see JH's 1854-5-[21]], and of Charles Babbage's unacceptable behavior at a meeting of the Royal Observatory's Board of Visitors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
9 [June] 1854
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0189; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to eight banks in Ireland. Complains that shipping boxes are not strong enough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[10 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.4
Summary:

Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.46
Summary:

Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel253

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.48
Summary:

Agrees to a meeting [see JH's 1854-6-11], and comments on one possible candidate for a Melbourne University professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13156

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Availability of silver for making Turkish coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel639

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.31
Summary:

News of some of the children with JH or near him, such as Caroline and Margaret Louisa; comments about son Willy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13464

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0697; Reel 1089
Summary:

Requests reimbursement from Treasury for coins sent to Falkland Islands, Constantinople, and Hong Kong.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[14 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0446; Reel 1055
Summary:

Rejoices at JS's new position. Asks how to send two official documents safely to India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
14 [June] 1854
Source of text:
JHS 1.4
Summary:

Commenting on the health of some mutual acquaintances, and on son Willy's poor memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1854]
Source of text:
JHS 1.30
Summary:

About Willy Herschel's health, and JH's heavy work load and his desire for a relaxing time away from work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13465

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0698; Reel 1089
Summary:

As requested by Treasury commissioners, JH will have Turkish coins sent by Commissary General William Filder weighed and assayed to determine their value relative to English gold standard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13157

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Compares quality of silver in dollars and in [Turkish] piasters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.50
Summary:

Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.52
Summary:

Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13368

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854-6-16 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0597; Reel 1089
Summary:

Reports assay results of British coins minted in Turkey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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