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Herschel13845

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0192; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank of England will begin importing gold again next week. Asks permission to be relieved of attending the pyx, in order to assay gold ingots. W. H. Barton will still have assistance of E. L. J. Ridsdale. Notes £600 savings made by HF in Assay department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13846

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0193; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concern for careless work of E. L. J. Ridsdale, who is still on probation as assayer. Explains precedent for letting HF's assistant attend pyx trial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9469

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.215
Summary:

Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9470

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.216
Summary:

Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9471

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.217
Summary:

Would like a testimonial from JH which would prove useful when he retires. Points out his value to JH when he analyzed the metals used.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9473

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.219
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which will doubtless be of great value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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