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Herschel13881

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0228; Reel 1087
Summary:

Left at JH's door recent specimen of fossil breccia from [Aingo?] Island, where WH was detained 50 years earlier. Grateful for manner in which JH handled affair with Benedetto Pistrucci. Attests to Pistrucci's honesty and genius.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13882

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0229; Reel 1087
Summary:

Do not make copies of C. K. J. Bunsen's letter to WH regarding Waterloo Medal, except for JH's use or at request of cabinet ministers. If Benedetto Pistrucci had been treated properly by JH's predecessors at Mint, Waterloo Medal could have been finished 15 years ago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13883

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0230; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of William Wyon. Suggests returning Benedetto Pistrucci to office of Chief Engraver, to which WH recommended Pistrucci in 1816 but from which Pistrucci was removed because he was Catholic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13884

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0231; Reel 1087
Summary:

Conferred with Benedetto Pistrucci before sending WH's letter to JH on Pistrucci's behalf. Asks JH to review JH's decision regarding Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13885

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0232; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved to hear that JH's recommendation to Treasury does not do justice to Benedetto Pistrucci's public service. Reviews Pistrucci's appointment by Lord Maryborough [William Wellesley-Pole] in 1815. Lists Pistrucci's objections to present appointment at Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13886

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0233; Reel 1087
Summary:

Clarifies attitude of Benedetto Pistrucci toward probationary medallist [L. C.] Wyon. Pistrucci objects to JH giving same title to both artists. If JH desires, WH will accompany JH to see John Russell about this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13887

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0234; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to grant permission for WH's son and friends to tour Mint. Hopes business with Benedetto Pistrucci will be settled soon. [JH annotation: JH also wants Pistrucci business settled, but latest developments lead JH to expect anything but a satisfactory conclusion.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13888

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0235.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests that JH authorize special payment from Audit office to Benedetto Pistrucci. If JH will not come to Pistrucci's relief, then WH will assist Pistrucci. Is JH trying to reduce Pistrucci into submission?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13890

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0236; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci reports that JH refuses to pay Pistrucci. Admonishes JH to treat Pistrucci kindly and prevent Pistrucci from having to beg for a living. Pistrucci also worries that new construction in Weighing Room at Mint will ruin Pistrucci's furnaces and prevent completion of Waterloo Medal. WH criticizes latest changes in Mint policies as injurious to great artists like Pistrucci for the sake of 'free Trade.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13891

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0237; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists injustices suffered by Benedetto Pistrucci under JH's administration. Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] stated that Pistrucci's salary and duties would not change. Urges JH to let Pistrucci keep former title of Chief Medallist as well; otherwise JH will sign Pistrucci's 'Death-Warrant.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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