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From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received documents of 1837 evidence from JH. Forwarded letter to JH's former address, 17 Montague Square, before learning of JH's new address [32 Harley St.].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Regrets JH's not stopping at the Mint today. HH will not be in tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mistakenly opened enclosed letter, addressed to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.4.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwarded letter as JH requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses a letter needing JH's consideration. Believes that it should be in Mint records.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Minutes regarding contracts with the Moneyers and Melter show that these were temporary arrangements. R. L. Sheil's accounts should be closed at Audit office by next Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0250.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

HH learned only this morning that JH will attend today's meeting of Mint board. Lists all formalities and business at R. L. Sheil's first board meeting. Does JH want to follow this same procedure? If so, meeting should be postponed until Friday to prepare documents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends check for salary due to JH for previous quarter. Itemizes taxes and fees deducted. As first non-political appointee to Mastership, JH is eligible for superannuation fund, but HH needs instructions from Treasury about this. Will arrange to receive dies for Waterloo Medal from Benedetto Pistrucci.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.8; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH's approval for conditions that HH will set for [William] Wyon to use Mint equipment to conduct private business as medallist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's draft letter concerning Engraving department. Noticed newspaper article that could come only from source inside Mint. Advises JH to warn employees against discussing Mint operations with public press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.3; Reel 1087
Summary:

Found copy of JH's report that can be sent to Treasury. Complaint about copper coins by local shopkeeper, Mr. [Armstrong?], appears to be attempt for publicity, not authentic problem. Hopes to avoid enquiry by Treasury. Encloses list of Mint officers. Returns letter from G. B. Airy. Benedetto Pistrucci will be at Mint on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.4; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests alterations to JH's proposal to the Treasury concerning production of medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends coinage statistics from Royal Mint for 1848-50. Similar statistics from foreign mints may be obtained through Foreign Office. Records of silver prices are kept only by Lloyds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.6; Reel 1087
Summary:

Board meeting tomorrow does not require JH's attendance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.7; Reel 1087
Summary:

Obtained silver prices for 1838-39 and 1848, but prices for 1849-50 are not yet available.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gave permission for F. M. Russell [wife of prime minister] to tour Mint on 30 Jan. Do not be concerned over Benedetto Pistrucci's remarks; JH's note accompanying Pistrucci's letter will be sufficient for Treasury to understand the situation. P.S.: Suggests letting Lady Russell see studio of [William] Wyon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.10; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends 1849-50 silver prices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.11; Reel 1087
Summary:

Two books arrived for the Mint library. When are JH and HH scheduled to visit Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.12; Reel 1087
Summary:

Benedetto Pistrucci insists on purchasing special press for medals. Does JH approve 'indulging the artist' and spending £5 for this equipment?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0251.14; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards letter from Henry Bingley. Will supply JH with records relative to Bingley before JH responds to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project