From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0255.5; Reel 1087
Summary:
[Joshua] Field appears satisfied with Mint contract.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
[Joshua] Field appears satisfied with Mint contract.
Please clarify [HB]'s claim for compensation by distinguishing income derived from bullion assays for coinage and that for general market. By whose authority were constructed those stables and coach house for which [HB] claims compensation?
Regrets not having had time to examine George Cayley's views on figure of the Earth.
Sending a copy of the 3rd edition of his treatise [Principles of General and Comparative Physiology]. Points out differences in the editions and draws attention to some novelties.