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Herschel1922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.9
Summary:

Is unable to come to London for the Standards Commission meeting and thus will also not be able to come to the dinner party. Encloses some recent photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1964

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 February 1845]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/1
Summary:

JH comments on JL's 'memoir on the heat of vapours,' indicating JH's dissatisfaction with the experimental basis (the experimental work of J. L. Gay-Lussac) for the conclusions. JH offers improvements in the construction and operation of the ice calorimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1965

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[25 June 1847]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/2
Summary:

JH has arranged for U. J. J. Leverrier, J. C. Adams, and Wilhelm Struve to visit JH together at Collingwood. JH is writing to invite JL to join them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1966

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[29 April 1854]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/3
Summary:

As JH's [1854-4-28 ?] did not elicit a response, JH is again trying to arrange at what station to meet JL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1967

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1845-1-12 or earlie
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/4
Summary:

Promises to become more knowledgeable about [heat?] theory in order to be able to discuss it with JL. Cautions that the subject is an intricate one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1968

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1844-12-27 or earli
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/5
Summary:

Mostly news of JH's family; JH inquires as to the state of health of JL's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1969

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
28?] April [1854
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/6
Summary:

JH is trying to arrange where to meet JL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1970

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1844-12-29 or later
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/7
Summary:

JH expresses some concern about the accuracy of a wet bulb thermometer, as he is not clear about the nature of the experimental base for its use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3222

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1840]-4?
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.356b (C: RS:HS 22.46)
Summary:

Thanks for 'small, but intense' volume sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3253

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[3 July 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.11.147 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.6.5)
Summary:

Is displeased by R.S.L. Council's seemingly rash resolution with regard to idea of permanent magnetic observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3266

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1840-11]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.358
Summary:

Thanks for letting JH know about honor accorded at 'the Anniversary' [Meeting]. Offers condolences on JL's 'late severe loss.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3325

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[4 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.359
Summary:

Advice as to best way to present JL's method of calculating the orbits of comets to R.A.S. If JL desires R.A.S. to undertake calculations, might be some difficulty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[30 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.357 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.6.4)
Summary:

In light of minutes of R.S.L. Council meeting, outlines vision of permanent national physical observatory and, more importantly, an experimental institute or college. Hopes Edward Sabine will be interested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3404

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.351 (C: RS:HS 21.136)
Summary:

About observing binary stars. JH has decided not to accept the offer of passage on a war ship to the Cape of Good Hope, as he wishes to be beholden to no one for the results of the expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3430

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[9 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.354 (C: RS:HS 22.43)
Summary:

Comments on several different reports; also on some experiments that lead JH to think much of the radiant energy of the Sun is absorbed in the atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3491

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1840]
Source of text:
RS MM 11.191
Summary:

On the 'misfortunes & mishaps' of the Aden magnetic observatory and on the proper care of magnetical instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3528

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[12 October 1853]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.361
Summary:

Hopes JL will call application of JH's brother-in-law for position of Secretary of Bank of Asia to attention of a director, who is JL's relative.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 January 1838]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.352
Summary:

Thanks for work on lunar theory. Sends news from Feldhausen, noting 'latest Astronomical novelty,' the sudden growth of star Eta Argus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3602

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.360
Summary:

Asks whether JL wishes to present method [see JH's 1847-12-4] at next R.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8763

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[24 October 1851]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Cannot accept JL's kind invitation. Predicts a storm regarding the jury awards for the Great Exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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