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Herschel6536

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.287
Summary:

Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6538

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.288
Summary:

Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6768

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.85
Summary:

Sending paper by Andrew Ross, who would be glad of any comments. [William] Simms informs him that he has improved his 8" object glasses. Gives recent observations for Enceladus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6769

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.86
Summary:

Will certainly help him regarding the Cape dome. Gives details of his mounting. Sends a copy of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7447

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7551

From:
William Simms
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.68; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7552

From:
William John Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.69; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Geological Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7553

From:
William Rutherford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.70; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7554

From:
John Ruskin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.71; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Was aesthetically inspired by JH's descriptions and drawings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7555

From:
Samuel Hunter Christie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.72; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Royal Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7556

From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1847-11]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.73; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Describes TH's observations of thread-like 'bridges' among solar spots and questions their cause. Describes 'velocipede' constructed by local mechanic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7568

From:
E[ugène Charles] Catalan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.85; Reel 9
Summary:

Writes, on behalf of the Societé philomatique, to thank JH for the magnificent volume [JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7569

From:
Paul Auguste Ernest Laugier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.86; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks JH for a copy of JH's Cape Results and makes admiring comments on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7570

From:
Félix Victor Mauvais
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.87; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks JH for a copy of JH's Cape Results and compliments JH and his illustrious family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7592

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.109; Reel 9
Summary:

The excellence of JH's Cape Results has humbled JE. Much of the letter is taken up with more in the same vein, citing specific examples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7598

From:
Filipp Ivanovich Brunnov
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.115; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses letter from K. V. Nesselrode.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7607

From:
John Cruickshank
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.124; Reel 9
Summary:

Senate of Marischal College acknowledges gift of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7608

From:
Duncan Macfarlane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.125; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results by University of Glasgow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7611

From:
Johan Gothard, Baron de Rehausen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.128; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's letter to JG's late predecessor at Swedish legation, Count Björnstjerna. Will forward copies of JH's Cape Results to Swedish institutions named by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7623

From:
John Russell Bartlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.139; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results by New York Historical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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