From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[17 January 1854]
Source of text:
Adler Planetarium
Summary:
Specifies procedure for combining the contents of two pots.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0683; Reel 1089
Summary:
Returns [?]'s letter, dated January, for correction. Believes that [?] intended it to be dated February.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[21 February 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0685; Reel 1089
Summary:
JH paid salary for Mr. Watt from 22 June. 1853 to 17 Feb. 1854, when Watt was officially assigned to Sydney branch mint. Mr. Hill will replace Mr. Julyan, who was recalled from Birmingham to Commissary Department on 10 Feb. 1854. Mr. Nash will take Mr. Hill's duties as senior clerk in Mint office and senior officer in charge of dies.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[21 March 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0688; Reel 1089
Summary:
Formal testimonial to competence of J. L. Drury, temporary clerk in Mint office and melting department since 31 Jan. 1853.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854-4-1 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0619; Reel 1089
Summary:
Requests that £30,000, granted by Parliament, be issued to replenish expenditures from Master's cash account during fiscal year ending 31 Mar. 1855.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[5 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0690; Reel 1089
Summary:
Explains to Treasury why copper needed for coinage is supplied by private contract, rather than by public competition, following 1849 transfer of copper manufacturing from Boulton & Watt in Soho to Ralph Heaton & Sons in Birmingham.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 April 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0691; Reel 1089
Summary:
Advises [?] to transfer copper coins from Wexford to Dublin. Regrets that farthing is not better known and used by humbler classes in Ireland. Should JH send small remittance to [?]'s manager in Ballyshannon?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854-6-16 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0597; Reel 1089
Summary:
Reports assay results of British coins minted in Turkey.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0700; Reel 1089
Summary:
Large accumulation of coins since gold coinage was suspended. Recommends pyx trial to certify new coins.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0703; Reel 1089
Summary:
Earliest date for pyx trial will be November, leaving ample time to summon jury. Contact wardens soon. JH approves oath for jurymen, but suggests changes in wording.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
16 Aug [1854-8]
Source of text:
DAR 224
Summary:
Should like to examine the correspondent’s Madeira cirripedes but is too much occupied with other subjects of natural history.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1854-9 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.36.2; Reel 1055
Summary:
Notes sent by W. H. Barton to parties with delinquent bills.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[14 October 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0709; Reel 1089
Summary:
As directed by Treasury commissioners, in [James] Wilson's letter of 30 Sept. 1854, JH sends draft of royal proclamation, approved by Treasury solicitor, announcing new coins for New Brunswick.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0715; Reel 1089
Summary:
Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] must first refer JH's resignation to Queen Victoria. [?] encouraged Aberdeen to do it quickly, while Aberdeen is still in office.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1855-3]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0946.2; Reel 1083
Summary:
Reports status of Crimean medal and Cape medal [Kaffir medal?]. Benjamin Wyon expects to have models ready soon. [Addressed to 'My Lord'.]
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0717; Reel 1089
Summary:
Extraordinary demand for gold and silver coin in 1852-54 has subsided. Reports disposition of twelve Custom House employees who were assigned to Mint as temporary clerks for this period.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[25 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0716; Reel 1089
Summary:
[?]'s model was forwarded. [W. H.] Barton will communicate results back to [?].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[Dec 1855]
Source of text:
DAR 206: 34–5
Summary:
Requests skins of domestic breeds or races of poultry, pigeons, rabbits, cats, and dogs from any unfrequented region. [Attached is a list of people to whom CD has written for pigeon and poultry skins.]
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Unidentified
Date:
7 Dec [1855-7]
Source of text:
DAR 249: 93 (photocopy)
Summary:
Concerning specimens he wants collected in the Azores.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1856 or later]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.13
Summary:
A note indicating JH's willingness to say a few words.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project