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Herschel11511

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[15 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.423 & 22.210
Summary:

Regarding L. F. Menabrea's papers, thinks he is a good mathematician. Is not so sure about Augusta A. King's (Lady L[ovelace]) notes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.209
Summary:

Asks HL for comments about the question of continuing the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.15.14
Summary:

States the case for the accuracy of the observations and reports of the discoveries of the sixth and seventh satellites of Saturn made by JH's father, William. [This letter seems to be tied to JH's 1844-7-22 in terms of date of writing.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12011

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
Date:
[2 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.373 & 22.174
Summary:

Regrets to hear of AM's sad losses. Would like him to withdraw quarterly amounts and give them to Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12043

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.407 & 22.190
Summary:

Can raise no objections to being president of the B.A.A.S. for 1845, but will be unable to be in York this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12646

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[15 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0066; Reel 1054
Summary:

Birth of JH's daughter [Mathilda Rose]. JH's 'little travelers' will arrive soon to visit Baldwins at Anstey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12647

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
1844-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0067.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Suggestions for travel [to Collingwood] by railroad and coach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12648

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[20 August 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0068; Reel 1054
Summary:

MB's intended visit to Collingwood conflicts with arrival of other guests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12838

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[22 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0242; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.13 inc)
Summary:

'Penny Post' is deluging JH with nuisance mail. Reviews JH's efforts to obtain object glass for equatorial telescope at Cape of Good Hope. Trying to convince G. B. Airy to purchase from Merz and Mahler in Munich, rather than from William Simms. Russia is using TM's 'Cape Arc' in survey of its entire country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12947

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1844 to 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0360.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Wishes ES had expressed opinion on requesting government money to maintain 'establishment' at R.S.L. committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12950

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[18 June 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0362; Reel 1054
Summary:

Wollaston Fund should be reserved for furtherance of private individual research, not for vast public projects. Prefers to ask assistance from secretary for Colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12989

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[1844 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0401; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letter from Charles Pritchard regarding [William James Herschel's] examination next Friday. Arranges for 'Willy' to come with 'Johnnie' to India House on Tuesday to see Mr. Prinsep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[15 March 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0431; Reel 1055
Summary:

Congratulations on JS's new position at Bank. Received JS's account from Malta of comet. JH's son William is at Clapham grammar school under Charles Pritchard. Eneas Mackintosh promised to procure job as 'writer' in India for Willy. News from India and Europe. Teaching Latin to Alexander and three oldest daughters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[29 March 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0432; Reel 1055
Summary:

Newspaper accounts of JS's first success for 'the Bank' in India. Approves JS's plan to present personal report from JH on recent twin-tailed comet to Pasha of Egypt. Family news. Margaret Herschel's health. JH's son William is at Clapham grammar school under Charles Pritchard. Visit by John Stewart. Matilda Grahame's finances. Outbreak of class struggles in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel134

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[19 March 1844]
Source of text:
RGO 6.92.125 (C: RGO 6.92.124 inc)
Summary:

Has not heard from Thomas Maclear [see GA's 1844-3-12]; has the Cape equatorial object glass been dealt with?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13411

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[B.A.A.S.]
Date:
[27 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0644; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encourages [B.A.A.S.] to accept offer in enclosed letter by W. S. Stratford, volunteering to assume duties of late Francis Baily in publishing star catalogs of N. L. Lacaille and J. J. L. Lalande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13412

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
1844-11
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0645; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Form letter] Asks recipients to consider value of magnetical research supported by British government and submit opinions on whether B.A.A.S. should seek continuation of this support after present agreement with government expires at end of 1845.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1527

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Thomson
Date:
[13 June 1844]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.12
Summary:

Sends TT some specimens of the plant tritonia uvaria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Challis
Date:
[11 April 1844]
Source of text:
CUOL 1844.25
Summary:

A note of thanks upon receipt of the thirteenth volume of the observations of the Cambridge Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1835

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
R. Custance
Date:
[22 April 1844]
Source of text:
WT 89267
Summary:

Provides a list of some of the better works for RC's library in the fields of astronomy and natural philosophy. In a postscript JH refers briefly to a few of JH's own writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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