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Herschel9116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20748 (C: RS:HS 22.90)
Summary:

Margaret Herschel and JH congratulate WW on his engagement to marry. JH sending WW an imperfect copy of JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 July 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20749 (draft: RS:HS 18.197)
Summary:

Discusses various items regarding the B.A.A.S., e.g., reduction of meteorological observations, Edward Sabine's proposal for a 'Council of 24,' and areas of science needing funding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9121

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-11]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20750 (C: RS:HS 22.100 inc)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on moving into Master's Lodge at Trinity College. Asks WW to look after a new Trinity student, the son of JH's friend Mr. Hartnell. Is making progress in reducing his Cape observations and is teaching his sons Latin and Greek. Adds some comments on happiness.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9124

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.5843
Summary:

Congratulates WW on becoming Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[6 January 1842]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20751 (C: RS:HS 22.108)
Summary:

Comments by words and a drawing on WW's statement that WW was trying to 'puff himself out' to fill his new office and house. Also discusses moral philosophy and the theory of causation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1842-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20752 (C: RS:HS 22.120)
Summary:

Alerts WW that F. W. Bessel, in very poor health, will attend the Manchester B.A.A.S. meeting. JH plans to bring Bessel to Collingwood after the meeting.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1842?-7?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20743 (C: RS:HS 22.126)
Summary:

Hopes to arrange a meeting with WW at the invitation of a Mr. Hope. Discusses JH's recent photographic works and sends some photographs of improved quality.

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Herschel9128

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 July 1842]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20753 (C: RS:HS 22.131)
Summary:

Invites WW for a short visit, JH's wife being ill. Thanks WW for paper on cause and effect. Clouds kept JH from photographing a recent solar eclipse.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9129

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 July 1842]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20754 (C: RS:HS 22.131)
Summary:

[Same message as JH's letter of 1842-7-21, but sent to a second location.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[29 September 1842]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20755 (C: RS:HS 22.136)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on a testimonial held in WW's honor in Lancaster. Reports the birth of JH's sixth daughter [Julia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9133

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[29 November 1843]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20756 (C: RS:HS 22.172)
Summary:

Recounts visit to Collingwood by the novelist Maria Edgeworth. Thanks WW for information on Charles Prichard and his school.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[15 May 1844]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20757 (C: RS:HS 22.194)
Summary:

Has been converted to some of WW's philosophical views. Accepts WW's invitation to stay at Trinity Lodge during the 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting in Cambridge. W. R. Dawes has taken a house in Kent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 July 1844]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20758 (C: RS:HS 22.201)
Summary:

Seeks WW's advice on a proposal that an international magnetic congress be held in conjunction with the 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting in Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9137

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[27 August 1844]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20759 (C: RS:HS 22.203)
Summary:

Has WW received a packet of letters for the magnetism committee, which packet was circulating.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9139

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845-3?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20763 (C: RS:HS 22.224)
Summary:

Is sending a 'Memoir' [on Francis Baily?] to WW. JH and wife but not daughter Caroline will be at Trinity Lodge in June. Comments on a paper by William Hopkins on glaciers.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9140

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[10 March 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20764 (C: RS:HS 22.225)
Summary:

On behalf of Lady Herschel, JH thanks WW for the copy of WW's book [Indications of the Creator]. Chides WW for having written an elementary work.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9142

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845-5]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20764 (C: RS:HS 22.232)
Summary:

Invites Whewells to visit for a luncheon. Thanks WW for and comments on WW's publications on glaciers. Comments on Richard Jones.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9143

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[2 June 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20761 (C: RS:HS 22.237)
Summary:

Informs WW when JH and wife will arrive at Trinity Lodge for B.A.A.S. meeting, before which JH proposes a meeting of the magnetic committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9144

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 June 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20760 (C: RS:HS 22.239)
Summary:

Urges WW either to be present for a meeting in preparation for the Magnetic Congress or to send written recommendations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9145

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[10 June 1845]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20765 (C: RS:HS 22.242)
Summary:

Because of the 'severe loss' recently suffered by Mrs. Whewell, Margaret Herschel will not stay at Trinity Lodge during the B.A.A.S. meeting. JH plans to go to Ely after the meeting.

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