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Herschel7252

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.433
Summary:

Sending a comic squib.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13391

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854-7-29 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0624.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Calls Treasury's attention to Mint employee Henry Godfrey, disabled by heart condition. JH sees no alternative but to dismiss Godfrey, but superannuation fund is not yet sufficient to support Godfrey. Asks permission to pay Godfrey £20 on dismissal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13392

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[1854-7-29 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0624.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Proposes new Mint position called Scalesman, to be filled by William Bradshaw, and to dismiss Bradshaw's present helper. Pay of lamplighter, Mr. Holland, is inadequate for services Holland renders in maintaining gas plumbing at Mint, formerly performed by Mr. [Love].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13393

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Edward Wolstenholme Ward]
Date:
[29 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0624.3; Reel 1089
Summary:

Receipt for one trial plate of gold, to be given to Sydney branch mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13183

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Wolstenholme Ward
Date:
[29 July 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0491; Reel 1055
Summary:

Forwards authority from Treasury for EW to proceed to New South Wales and superintend completion of branch mint in Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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