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Herschel13103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes hiring clerk to assist Master of Mint with correspondence and computations. [JH annotation of Nov. 1853: Sorry that this letter was sent. Enormous error.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 June 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.19; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends hiring Mr. Brande Junior [F. L. Brande] as supernumerary clerk. Pressure from Bank [of England] to increase gold coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[7 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.20; Reel 1055
Summary:

W. H. Barton concurs with JH on value of promoting F. R. Brande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.21; Reel 1055
Summary:

Crisis averted. W. T. Brande [Senior] withdrew letter of resignation submitted by his son F. R. Brande, who went away to country to calm down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[23 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.23; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not received reply from Anthony de Rothschild. Foresees great demand soon for gold and silver. Gives W. T. Brande's estimate of maximum possible output by Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[27 October 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.24; Reel 1055
Summary:

Suggestions how to prepare for increasing public demand for silver. Mint workers began working 12-hour days on Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14545

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
2] February [1853
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Review enclosed letter from JH to Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon]. Henry Finch seems willing to accept position in reorganized Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14548

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[18 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Matters discussed in meeting with CT: hiring of Henry Finch on probation; denial of Robert Mushet's claim for raise, except through promotion (JH annotation: Now Mushet will expect promotion); [Chancellor of Exchequer] W. E. Gladstone's alternative to shortage of copper coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13113

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.3; Reel 1055
Summary:

Forwards request of 'Mr. M" as promised.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13144

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
5 March [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0484.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

Has not yet shown to H. D. Harness the paper referred to in JH's note to CT yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 May 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.7; Reel 1055
Summary:

Proposes two Mint officers: Mr. Watt to be sent to Birmingham to take charge of copper coinage, and Mr. Julyan to be trained in Mint operations for future assignment either as comptroller of Mint or second-in-command to E. W. Ward at Sydney mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.8; Reel 1055
Summary:

E. W. Ward has called for bids on machinery for Sydney mint but requests written authorization before proceeding with contracts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
1853-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.9 & -0483.10; Reel 1055
Summary:

Retirement of H. D. Harness. Recommends W. H. Barton, comptroller since 1830, to become either new deputy-master or combination of comptroller and deputy-master. Repeats request to hire special clerk to assist Master. [JH annotation: No reply from Treasury.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13120

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.11; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of [JH's 1853-8] to commissioners of Treasury. Asks CT's permission to inform W. H. Barton of plan to merge offices of comptroller and deputy-master. Emphasizes need for special clerk to assist Master. New policy for signing Mint checks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13121

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[11 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.12; Reel 1055
Summary:

R. L. Sheil led W. H. Barton to expect promotion to deputy-master, and Barton is not yet aware of Treasury plan to combine this office with duties of comptroller. Proposes giving Barton both salaries for performing both duties. Salaries for junior clerks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13122

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[12 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.13; Reel 1055
Summary:

[Marked 'Confidential.'] Considering heavy workload from Jan. 1852 to June 1853, JH suggests bonuses for junior clerks and Mint officers. Surprised to learn that Charles Elouis felt passed over for deputy-master position at Sydney branch mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[16 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.14; Reel 1055
Summary:

Error in CT's letter to Chancellor of Exchequer concerning record keeping in Mint. Repeats request to hire special clerk to assist Master.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13124

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[19 August 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.15; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits E. W. Ward's report on feasibility of establishing branch mint in Sydney. Encourages Treasury to proceed with Ward's plan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
23 August [1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0483.16; Reel 1055
Summary:

Recommends Mr. Aberdein as clerk and private secretary to Master of Mint. Suggests that Mr. Hill be promoted from temporary clerk to replace Aberdein in melting house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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