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Herschel8605

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Prussian Academy of Sciences
Date:
[9 April 1828]
Source of text:
AdWDDR II-III, 115
Summary:

Thanks for JH having been elected a Corresponding Associate of the Prussian Royal Academy of Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fitton
Date:
[8 July 1828]
Source of text:
Gerald M. Friedman
Summary:

Discusses atmospheric refraction, Francis Bacon's distinction between argument and testimony, and the manner in which the Board of Longitude was dissolved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
Huntington Library (C: RS:HS 21.15)
Summary:

[Richard] Taylor is very anxious that the Astronomical Society reconsider its decision to discontinue his services as printer of the Society's publications. Suggests presentation of a gift to William Stratford for his services as secretary of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1 July 1828]
Source of text:
New South Wales State Library
Summary:

Has found some errors in the sheets of computations HK sent. Lists these. Comments on astronomical work of [William] Richardson and on the reading of 'The repeal of the Longitude Acts Bill.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[2 August 1828]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Gives references to good sources on astronomical projections. Discusses this subject and also logarithmic tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9423

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.176 & 21.20
Summary:

Hears that the Board of Longitude is to be dissolved; it will therefore be necessary to seek a new source of income for the continuance of the Optical Glass experiments. Will be guided by MF's wish whether to continue the experiments. Charles Anderson has showed him curious experiments with the fusion of Fluor with clay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.1
Summary:

Captain [Henry] Foster states that the Admiralty must very shortly receive directions from the R.S.L. concerning the scientific objectives for Foster's voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[6 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.2
Summary:

Accepts an invitation to dine with DG; invites DG to the anniversary meeting of the Astronomical Society; comments on scientific voyage being undertaken on behalf of R.S.L., and paid for by the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.113 (C: RS:HS 21.21)
Summary:

Understands the Board of Longitude has been dissolved. Wonders what the position now is regarding the Optical Glass Committee. Outlines his own views and would welcome DG's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.27
Summary:

Comments on two business matters in the R.S.L., namely, the work of the Glass Committee and the question of calculation of observations made at Parramatta, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.116
Summary:

Giving his own and Michael Faraday's views concerning the continuation of the Glass experiments. Regarding the reduction of the Parramatta Observations. Does not wish to undertake it himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[17 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.117 & 21.28
Summary:

Last night he discovered Encke's Comet. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.118 & 21.29
Summary:

Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[7 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.31
Summary:

Should JH prepare a report for the R.S.L. Council on the work of the Glass Committee, including Michael Faraday's important results? W. H. Wollaston's health is failing. On recent sunspot and comet observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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