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Herschel8290

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[8 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.95
Summary:

Received WB's atmospheric curves yesterday, but too late to report them [at 1842 B.A.A.S. meeting]. Final report will be presented at next [1843] meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8292

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[22 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.97
Summary:

Must complete graphs of barometer curves before B.A.A.S. meeting. Did JH mistakenly include 1837 Bogota Almanac in barometer observations?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8293

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[26 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.98
Summary:

Sends two dozen more papers on barometer graphs. Must have all papers on subject by January. Pleased with WB's lunar observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8294

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[1 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.99
Summary:

Reduction of barometer curves is nearly complete. Must have all papers within two weeks to prepare for B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[19 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.100
Summary:

WB's packet arrived safely today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.103
Summary:

Received copies of barometer observations. Searching for original data (lists stations) that JH sent to WB. Invites additions to JH's report. Please send account of expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[2 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.107
Summary:

Has check for WB's expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.108
Summary:

Sends check. Asks for latitude and longitude of four American observation stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[26 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.112
Summary:

Delighted by Prince Albert's benefaction to [WB]. Curious results by [Robert Hunt] may lead to 'chemical discoveries of a new order.' Gratified by attention given JH's testimonial for Hunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[11 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.113
Summary:

Parcel arrived safely. Will examine it with interest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[1 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.114
Summary:

WB's wave models show that barometer observations will reveal atmospheric dynamics like astronomical observations revealed planetary orbits. Encourages WB to seek simple method of temperature corrections applicable to all barometers. Offers possible mechanism. Send results to B.A.A.S quickly. Will send WB's letter to [Magnetical and Meteorological] Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8309

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.115
Summary:

Sent WB's paper and models to [B.A.A.S. meeting in] York, to be included in report of [Magnetical and] Meteorological Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8312

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[17 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.118
Summary:

B.A.A.S. meets 18 June at Cambridge. Send contributions to report of Magnetical and Meteorological Committee to JH by 13 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8313

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[14 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.119
Summary:

Forwarded WB's report to B.A.A.S. at Cambridge. Sends payment for expenses. Two German meteorologists will be at B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8314

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.120
Summary:

Perhaps periodic surges in atmospheric waves noticed by WB will repeat. Speaks of 'new climate' for globe. Hopes WB can attend [B.A.A.S.] meeting at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8315

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[8 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.121
Summary:

JH suffering chest pains. Delighted that WB again observed 'great symmetrical wave.' Sun's effect on atmosphere is like the wake of 'Leviathan going round & round in a confined ... harbour.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8321

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[4 April 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.124
Summary:

Returns WB's proofs. Compliments WB's successes in meteorology. Barometric waves may be caused by something 'complementary' in opposite seasons or hemispheres.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8322

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.125
Summary:

Encourages barometer observations in Mediterranean and Atlantic. Admiralty should support B.A.A.S. request for shipboard observations. Will probably not see WB in Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8328

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[23 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.131
Summary:

Received drafts from WB and Charles Wheatstone for Admiralty Manual. JH must edit and connect them. Promises to preserve WB's intent and to give full credit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8330

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[3 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.133
Summary:

Received [WB's] packet. JH has influenza, will read manuscript after recovery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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