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Herschel10095

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.432
Summary:

Family news update.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10133

From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.20
Summary:

Is grateful for the loan of the book. Comments on some of [Alexander?] Stewart's works, especially his Gaelic ones. Queries regarding light in William Buckland's Bridgewater treatise; would like to borrow the volume if possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10212

From:
George Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.98
Summary:

Is grateful for the paper that JH has sent; he is sure it will promote scientific knowledge in New South Wales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10213

From:
Elizabeth Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 December [1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.99
Summary:

Is grateful for his gift of flower roots; she will take great care of them on her arrival at Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10303

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.186
Summary:

Sends a small dispatch from J. D. Forbes. The barometer seems to have no connection with the weather this winter. Had a snow shower but could see no clouds in the sky. Preparing for the occultation of Mars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10304

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.187
Summary:

Encloses a dispatch from Thomas Henderson, who is very pleased with his work and a word from JH would spur him on. Is more out of touch with science at Edinburgh than JH is at the Cape. Young engineer, J. S. Russell, has idea for swift towing canal boats. Doubtless he has seen Francis Baily's supplement on John Flamsteed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10305

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.188
Summary:

Further information about boats in canals. Sends proof sheets of the article in question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10306

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.189
Summary:

Is pleased to hear the Herschels are contemplating their return but regrets it will not be via Rio. J. D. Forbes is progressing well, may be in danger of overwork. Thomas Henderson too is doing good work at the Observatory. Gives results of lunar eclipses of Oct. 1837.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10335

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.218
Summary:

Introducing Franklin Lushington who is going to New Holland on a surveying expedition. The ship carrying him will call at the Cape for instructions. Has written to the Governors here to induce them to adopt the Greek style, not the Gothic for the Houses of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10362

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.242
Summary:

Many thanks for the beautiful specimen of Satyrium, which he has named in honor of Lady Herschel. Discusses various plants and the effect of climate. Is sorry to hear the Herschels are contemplating leaving the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10363

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.243
Summary:

Found ten species of orchids on Table Mountain yesterday. Gives details of some and discusses their distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10364

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.244
Summary:

Returns the specimens with the names. Sends a magnificent specimen of Orobanche, which may be a new species. Comments on the scent of plants. Will be glad to hear the results of his experiments on the temperature of bulbs. Comments on changes due to removal. Sleep in plants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10377

From:
William Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.257
Summary:

Has secured a passage home for JH on the Windsor. Thinks he will be pleased with the accommodation. Will call on him shortly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10414

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.295
Summary:

Sending a few lines via Captain Basil Hall. Has sent his observations of the refractions of stars at lower altitudes than 5 degrees, to the R.A.S. Started work on determining the position of the stars from Baily's zodiacal catalogue. Government has authorized the printing of the observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[29 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.231
Summary:

Comments on William Whewell's and Charles Babbage's writings, together with family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11072

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1837-6 or 7]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.410
Summary:

Relating the events of the last three years. Charles Babbage has published his Bridgewater treatise. Charles Lyell is just off to Norway. Mr. D'Arblay dies of a fever. Hopes JH is not working too hard. Very pleasant garden at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11232

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.123
Summary:

Introducing his son George, who is to be stationed at the Cape for some time. Would like JH to advise him when necessary. DL has become co-editor with Bulwer Lytton of a new quarterly and would like an article from JH on his work in the Southern Hemisphere. Work on the Cyclopaedia is progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11387

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.297
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kindness conveyed in his letter brought to him by Mohammed Ismail Khan. The latter has been attempting to persuade JL to go to Lucknow as an engineer, but has declined pending offer from the King of Oude. Will send his observations to Francis Beaufort after JH has left the Cape. Answers some of JH's queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11388

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.298
Summary:

Has delayed writing in order to send the correspondence about the Observatory. Has received a letter from the Colonial Office praising his work and increasing his salary, also taking over financial responsibility for the instruments. Is not satisfied with the life at Mauritius.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11509

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.421
Summary:

Has been requested by Gideon Mantell to write JH a letter of introduction for a Lieut. H. I. Thomas, a friend of Davies Gilbert. Thomas wishes to be the bearer of any letter or parcel CL may have. Believes that a copy of the President's speech he sent may be lost in the post. Thinks that JH's theory of subterranean isothermal lines interesting. Dined with the Somervilles last Sunday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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