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Herschel13978

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letters from Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill. Suspended Mr. Fowler, lamplighter, for drunkenness; another gas man who neglected his duty was referred to Mr. [Louis?]. Gave JH's papers and gas company's report to W. T. Brande, who will report on future gas supplies for Mint. Reports accuracy of 27 melting pots. [JH annotation: Recommends getting rid of gas production facility. Response to report on melting pots.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13979

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank of England wants more gold coined. If JH can obtain discretionary form requested in JH's 13 Oct. letter to Treasury, then coining can begin next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13980

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0260.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH is needed for tomorrow's meeting with Mr. [Hooter] regarding wrought iron melting pots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13981

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0261.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] agreed to police arrangements at Mint. Asked Sir R. [Manque?] to state when he 'will receive the gates.' Treasury did not approve Bank of England's request. Reviews procedure by which Commissariat department obtains money from Mint through Bank of England. [JH annotation: There was no time to count money before it was sent to Commissariat.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13982

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0261.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards books for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13983

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0261.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards two letters, one from Thomson Hankey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13984

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0261.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received letter from Robert Mushet regarding Mushet's securities. Advises JH to consult George Maule.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13985

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0261.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Passage in Report of Mint Commission referred to by Robert Mushet, regarding securities for Mint officials, does not pertain to Mushet. Details of Mushet's appointment as senior clerk and melter. Thanks for extract from [Michel] Chevalier's book. Cost of [mercury] constitutes 18 percent of expense for reducing ore.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13986

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Thanks JH for book. Asks approval for HH's letter about medals drafted to Leonard Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13987

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will go to the Treasury as requested by JH. Sees nothing in letters from Benedetto Pistrucci or W. R. Hamilton that justifies JH's reconsidering this case. Leonard Wyon requested copy of Treasury letter that changed arrangements for Engraving department.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13988

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0262.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to sign enclosed letter concerning estimate called for by Treasury. Needs decision from Benedetto Pistrucci in order to pay Pistrucci this month. Will send copy of Treasury letter to G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13989

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Information about Sydney branch mint. Agrees with JH on price of assays for Bank of England. Salary dispute in Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13990

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to approve two letters regarding arrangements with W. T. Brande, whose salary is divided between Mint and paymaster general.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12769

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13991

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Instruct Mr. [Housard?] not to 'twist off and distribute' until we have more proof. Anthony de Rothschild visited Mint today to learn when he can take possession [of refinery]. Treasury solicitors should arrange this lease soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13992

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review a document. HH will look for errors in other copy of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13993

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13994

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

No assays today. Notified Mint staff that tomorrow is holiday for Queen's birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13995

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury solicitors responded to JH's request for date on which to lease Mint refinery to Anthony de Rothschild. Found estimates for 1850 that JH wanted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13996

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards papers for JH to study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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