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Herschel10719

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.73
Summary:

Introducing Adolphe Barth. Astronomical news and queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10720

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[8 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.110
Summary:

JH has been delayed in replying to AH's 1851-8-13 because of official duties at the Great Exhibition. Comments further on several astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10721

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.74
Summary:

Sends a letter of praise for the family Herschel, including especially JH and his father, William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10779

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.132
Summary:

Regarding the absence of his own name from the candidates list for the R.S.L.; thinks there is a clique working against him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10799

From:
Wilhelm Hansen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.153
Summary:

Has been commissioned by Guillaume Weber to present a paper about an instrument for measuring the earth's magnetism, to JH. Would like to present it personally; when can he call?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10810

From:
William Snow Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.163
Summary:

Sends a new edition of his own work on electricity. Has been studying the manuscripts of Henry Cavendish and thinks they should be published. JH in one of his articles attributes an invention to C. F. Gauss, whereas WH suggested the idea seven years before Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10822

From:
John Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.174
Summary:

Thanks him for the testimonial for his son who has recently died, leaving two children unprovided for. Can he assist with a place at Christ's Hospital for one?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10828

From:
Joseph Henry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.180
Summary:

Is grateful for the encouragement he has given L. W. Me[e]ch. This Institution is endeavoring to collect information on the climate of North America and he is entering the field of meteorology for the first time. Sends some papers and would be glad of his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10833

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.111
Summary:

Encourages his son Willie to show that he deserves the favors WH has received from W. H. Sykes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10840

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.191
Summary:

Letter will receive immediate attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10854

From:
Sir Joseph D. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.205
Summary:

JH's letter of resignation was read at a full meeting of the [R.S.L.] club last evening and it was the unanimous wish of those present that JH should not resign.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10868

From:
Joseph Hume
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.217
Summary:

Sending a note from M. R. Gubbins of the Bengal Civil Service, which may be of interest to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10874

From:
John Hymers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.223
Summary:

Names mentioned in his note probably refers to F. D. Barker and W. H. Smith. Persons bearing JH's name have recently graduated; will be pleased to make inquiries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10896

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.245
Summary:

Found his letter and petition waiting for him on his return from East Kent, and had already presented it to the House of Commons. Outlines the events.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10897

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.246
Summary:

Hopes to present the petition on Monday. Had a letter from Mary Somerville at Turin introducing Count and Countess Grizzo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10898

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.247
Summary:

Has forwarded his letter regarding Dr. [O. W.?] Fiedler to Sir Henry Ellis. C. D. E. König is on vacation at the moment so is unable to estimate how much the British Museum will offer for the fulgurite. Perhaps JH would call and inspect the specimens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.248
Summary:

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10900

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.249
Summary:

Thanks for his communication enclosing the letter concerning G. R. Waterhouse, which has been forwarded to the Archbishop of Canterbury [J. B. Sumner] with a covering note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10901

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.250
Summary:

Will the Herschels come to dinner on Thursday the 13th with one of their daughters?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10902

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.251
Summary:

Will he join them at dinner tomorrow; regrets he was prevented from being with them on the 13th due to a cold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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