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From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 24-31
Summary:

Offers arguments and evidence to support GM's protest to Charles Wood, Chancellor of Exchequer, on 7 Feb. 1851, against plan to abolish Mint refinery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
Date:
[26 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0249; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received GM's letter of 20 Mar., stating GM's position for official record. Regrets that GM interpreted conversations with JH and H. D. Harness in manner that led to so many misunderstandings. Asks for early reply from GM regarding office of Melter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0389; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that GM misinterpreted meaning of JH's 22 Mar. letter. Apologizes to JH and H. D. Harness. Troubled by fundamental changes in Mint. Withdraws GM's earlier letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
Date:
[24 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0250; Reel 1054
Summary:

Announces that Robert Mushet accepted office of Melter, which GM declined. When does GM want to terminate contract as Melter and Refiner? Draw up GM's claims for compensation and JH will forward these to Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0390; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just received JH's official letter. Will meet with H. D. Harness next week. Prefers to have GM's contract legally end on 30 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
Date:
[30 April 1851]
Source of text:
Return, 34
Summary:

Formal notice of termination of GM's contracts as first clerk, melter, and refiner at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0391; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grieved by delay in leasing of refinery. GM completed inventory of refinery seven weeks ago and needs to leave for Germany soon. Urges JH to finalize lease.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0392; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to endorse GM's enclosed memorial to Treasury. Did not include financial accounts, which are still incomplete. Encloses letters to JH and H. D. Harness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
Date:
[28 September 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0251 & -0252; Reel 1054
Summary:

[P.S. to letter of 28 Sept. 1851:] JH wrote to J. W. Morrison about GM's claim to melting pots in refinery. Asks GM to clarify Mint records regarding pots. [JH note: Excerpts from Mint records, 1820-1844, outlining history of stopped pots in Mint refinery.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0393.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses GM's memorial to Treasury, with financial accounts included, for JH's approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0394; Reel 1087
Summary:

Doctor urges GM to move to warmer climate. Please finalize terms for GM's retirement so GM may leave London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0395; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for arranging terms of retirement for GM, who is now free to leave England. Presumes that GM's pension began as of last July.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Gilbert Farquhar Graeme Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0396; Reel 1087
Summary:

Delighted to learn by JH's letter of 6 Dec. that JH plans to provide for men at Mint who worked under GM. Will prepare statements of their services and pay scales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project