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Herschel14307

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0470; Reel 1093
Summary:

Invites JH to join Bishop of Chester [John Graham] and George Peacock as member of royal commission of enquiry into state and revenues of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2196

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.440
Summary:

Does not want JH to enquire into the University of Oxford. JH may resign at the end of the year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14308

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0471; Reel 1093
Summary:

Annual salary of Master of Mint was reduced to £1000 upon R. L. Sheil's resignation, and office was declared non-political. Proposes to submit JH's name to Queen as next master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14309

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0472; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that JH accepted Mastership of Mint. Will provide annual housing allowance of £500. George Grey will take steps necessary to put JH into office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14310

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0473; Reel 1093
Summary:

Directs JH to investigate international supply and demand for gold and silver and to make projection for next twenty years. Refer to [J. R.] Macculloch and [James?] Wilson for information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2197

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.441
Summary:

Sends Mr. Benme's [?] letter and prospectus. Wants JH's opinion on whether the Queen should dedicate it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2198

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.442
Summary:

Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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