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Herschel9190

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1855?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add.Ms.a. 21634
Summary:

Urges WW to write to 'S' [Adam Sedgwick?]. Only in this way can there be a restoration of good relations after the quarrel between S. and WW.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13170

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
JHS 1.5
Summary:

Mostly about the health of MH and several of the children, and about JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8752

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
Rosse Papers K2.5
Summary:

Would WP accept the presidency of the Photographic Society? Describes that society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0124; Reel 1054
Summary:

Fears wounding feelings of Benjamin Wyon if JH is seen as ordering dies for Crimean medal from Wyon's relative and rival. Sends official letter that relieves JH of responsibility for choosing artist for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Delivery of dies for Crimean medal to Master of Mint. JH ordered 60,000 ounces of silver for its production.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11000

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.153
Summary:

Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0191; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to Bank of Ireland, in same quantities stated in JH's directive of 11 Dec. 1854 to RH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13172

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.4; Reel 1055
Summary:

Any of JH's letters to CT may be shown to [Henry] Roberts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Did not wish to offend [Henry] Roberts, but JH is in awkward position regarding L. C. Wyon, who, as Mint employee, is competing with rival artist for design of Crimean medal. Silver supply is adequate for medal production, but machinery is limited. Expects three-month delay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Hawes
Date:
[18 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0187; Reel 1054
Summary:

Dies for [?] medal will be ready next week. How many medals should be struck?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0007 & -0008; Reel 1054
Summary:

Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0164; Reel 1054
Summary:

In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12749

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0166 & -0165; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0525; Reel 1053
Summary:

Sent JH's resignation proposal to both Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] and W. E. Gladstone yesterday. JH would have welcomed presidency of Board of Examiners one year earlier, but now desires only rest and recovery. Feels 'broken down.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3581

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter le Neve Foster
Date:
[25 January 1855]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Delcines invitation to chair Society of Arts meeting because of poor health; may attend as visitor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10395

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ames] Heaviside
Date:
[27 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.154
Summary:

Thanks for having been informed of the death of an acquaintance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[30 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.6
Summary:

Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0526; Reel 1053
Summary:

Recalls asking [Richard] Jones years ago if JH should seek public office. Jones was horrified, but suggested mastership of Mint as only suitable position. After four years in office, JH longs to escape it and return to family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel651

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
1855-2
Source of text:
JHS 1.43
Summary:

Writes to answer a question about the expansion of water on freezing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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