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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.118 & 21.29
Summary:

Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[7 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.31
Summary:

Should JH prepare a report for the R.S.L. Council on the work of the Glass Committee, including Michael Faraday's important results? W. H. Wollaston's health is failing. On recent sunspot and comet observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.119 & 21.42
Summary:

Is leaving London for many months and would therefore like his name removed from the Council of the Royal Society, and also his Vice-presidency to be terminated. Would like his name removed from the glass sub-committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
1829-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.45
Summary:

Asks DG to respond to a note from George Rümker.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.121 & 21.51
Summary:

Received his letter of the 17th today. Does not think he can change his mind about resigning from the council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[24 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.123 & 21.52
Summary:

His library is in chaos at the moment due to house decoration, so he is unable to lay his hands on the note about Eilhard Mitscherlich. Gives a long survey of the work of Mitscherlich and states why in his opinion he should receive a medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.126 & 21.62
Summary:

Suggests Peter Barlow should test his telescope by carrying out a series of observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1 July 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.5 (C: RS:HS 21.72)
Summary:

Declines to write the Bridgewater Treatise on astronomy; also declines to comment on a paper due to lack of time and difficulty with the author.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project