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Herschel5315

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.262
Summary:

David Brewster is in town. Has arranged a series of meetings and excursions for him. Hopes JH will come to town. His mother and daughter are at Brighton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5317

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.264
Summary:

Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5319

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.266
Summary:

Please could he obtain through Miss Caroline Herschel several copies of the Hannover Gazette which includes his own name when he was awarded the Guelphic Order. There is talk that Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) is going to Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5321

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29] October [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.268
Summary:

One of Joseph Clement's workmen will be coming down to work on JH's telescope. Gives rates of pay, etc. Has just got the Treasury to give their order for the completion of the buildings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5323

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10] December [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.270
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5392

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.339
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5611

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.100
Summary:

The next time he is in town would he call at the Imperial Fire Office to sign share transfer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5668

From:
Miles Bland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.156
Summary:

Has had many melancholy afflictions since they last met. Would like JH's support for his intended application for Professorship of Mathematics at the forthcoming University of Durham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5671

From:
Gilbert Blane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.160
Summary:

Has recently sent him a book and letter and wonders if he has received it. Congratulations on his recent honors. If he has the book perhaps he would look at certain passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5672

From:
Gilbert Blane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.161
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's approbation. Includes another of his works for his perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5673

From:
Gilbert Blane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831 or 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.162
Summary:

Has had great satisfaction in reading JH's book on Natural Philosophy, but would like to correct his statement regarding the date of the introduction of lemon juice as a treatment for scurvy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5792

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.262
Summary:

Regarding JH's letter concerning an anonymous article, which appeared in the Edinburgh Review and was actually by DB himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5793

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.263
Summary:

Further regarding his recent statements. Concerning JH's non-use of F.R.S. in his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5969

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.93
Summary:

Has been obtaining information for his report on the observatories. Is JH's paper ready to be printed? Will be able to economize on the printing of the Greenwich Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5970

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.94
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. Report is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5971

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.95
Summary:

Vacant rooms at Somerset House and possibility of the R.A.S. being allocated some. Suggests a meeting with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) to press their cause.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5972

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.96
Summary:

Further remarks on the possibility of rooms for R.A.S. at Somerset House. Will be pleased to see him at the visitation. Is working on a paper on the proper motion of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5974

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.99
Summary:

Has met Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who would be pleased to receive a deputation. The Council of the R.A.S. have appointed a deputation, including JH. F. W. Bessel's innovation with observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5975

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.100
Summary:

John Brinkley (Bishop of Cloyne) is in town and is to dine with him next week. Hopes JH can join him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5976

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.101
Summary:

Regrets that JH could not dine with him and John Brinkley (Bishop of Cloyne). Has had a letter from the Admiralty about a grant to [T. J.?] Hussey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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