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Herschel14249

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.10; Reel 1093
Summary:

Refuses JH's proposal that BP accept the title of Modeller and Engraver with a £400 salary. Also requests that the monthly coal allowance for BP's workshop be restored.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14250

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13543

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14251

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for having the kindness to warn BP of construction on the wall adjacent to BP's studio. Asks for BP's salary again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14252

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

Settlement reached concerning BP's salary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12894

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[1851 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0306; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received BP's letter of 'the 9th.' Concerned that BP's words were colored by strong emotion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12895

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[24 January 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0307; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants BP's opinion on the number of casts that should be made for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[27 August 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0308; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses changes in the duties of the office of Chief Medalist. Claims his duty as Master of the Mint is to put 'high talent' where it can be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12897

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[9 January 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0309; Reel 1093
Summary:

Denies BP a request concerning his acceptance of the office of Chief Medalist. Discusses BP's reluctance to accept the office without being awarded a place of residence by the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12898

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[2 March 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0310; Reel 1093
Summary:

On the importance of record keeping in the Mint to attest to the labor and talent of those working there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0311; Reel 1093
Summary:

Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12900

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[17 May 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0312; Reel 1093
Summary:

Urges BP to accept the Treasury's offer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12901

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
6 [June?] 1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0313; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH ready to support BP if he decides to accept office at the Mint. Assures BP that a pension can be negotiated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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