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Herschel12802

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
1 January [1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0208; Reel 1054
Summary:

RJ's letter to William Whewell helped JH understand why public panic creates pressure for more money. Asks for RJ's opinion about concurrent circulation of gold and silver. Gives example of this 'compound tender' or 'binary standard' that haunts JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[6 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.126
Summary:

Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8975

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1853-6-16 or later]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.c.5362
Summary:

Invites RJ to visit. Wishes to discuss matter [of political economy] presented to RJ by [Edward] Ryan. Comments on examination system at Haileybury College, advising RJ to 'teach boldly.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1159

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[1854 to 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.17
Summary:

Is taking RJ's admonitions to heart, and along with taking quinine and staying at home, JH feels that his nervous system is being restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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