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Herschel10086

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.423
Summary:

Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10087

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.424
Summary:

Of dreams and illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10088

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.425
Summary:

Of the return to France and the family health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10294

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.177
Summary:

Is glad Mrs. Hall has written to Lady Herschel. Would like a private yacht so that he could travel round the world making scientific observations. Is pleased JH had a good voyage to the Cape and hopes things are progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10295

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.178
Summary:

Forwarding two letters via Francis Beaufort. Has no political or scientific news as they are at present residing in a remote Austrian castle which they find very refreshing after the noise of Vienna. Longs to hear of JH's labors with the constellations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10411

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.291
Summary:

Is happy to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape and comfortably housed. Comments on two stars Alpha1 and Alpha2 Centauri.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[10 June 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.19
Summary:

Describes enthusiastically the journey to the Cape, the beauties of the country, and the joys of astronomical observing there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.20
Summary:

Describes the departure of an expedition north of the Cape, as well as the pleasures of the country and the beautiful skies for observing. The delivery of mail is, however, so erratic as to be vexatious.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1051

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[14 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.1
Summary:

Thanks RJ for having helped J[ohn] Stewart, [JH's brother-in-law], to a job; offers to try to get some South African statistics for the Statistical Society, and along the way comments on South African political life. JH describes life at the Cape, and the beauties of the skies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1052

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
[22 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.2
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of some parcels, and then discusses in some detail JH's financial situation, including the fact that JH's aunt, Caroline, has refused the annual portion of rent from Slough. JH expresses concern for the safety of Mr. Calder, and concludes with some family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1053

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Prinsep
Date:
[2 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.4
Summary:

Comparing meteorological records from Bengal with those at the Cape, JH is led to some theoretical considerations about air movements, supporting his ideas with reference to other meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10531

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.408
Summary:

Rejoices to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape, and his interest in Cape educational matters. Hears he has already paid attention to the native race. Sends letter by Dr. J. D. Lang of New South Wales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10532

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.409
Summary:

Sends letter by Jonathan Stander, who is to work in the educational field at the Cape. Is pleased JH serves on the management committee of the Infants schools. Wishes success to the expedition to explore the interior of S. Africa. Thanks for his paper on nebulae. Enjoyed the B.A.A.S. meeting at Edinburgh. Sends one of his own pamphlets on African colonization. Thomas Bell wishes to be remembered to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1054

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[24 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.6
Summary:

Provides an account of JH's observatory arrangements, some interesting observations, and the effect of the weather on observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10618

From:
James Horsburgh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.499
Summary:

Delayed acknowledging JH's letter until the return of [James?] Hudson from Derbyshire as he knew he would be interested in the atmosphere and temperature of the ocean. Comments on this and quotes a review of Captain Foster's voyages in the Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10663

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.36
Summary:

All his friends are pleased to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape. Sends a cutting from the Athenaeum, which announces the fact. Is anxious to know if he obtained any observations with his barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10664

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.37
Summary:

Sends some packages and his Transactions. Sent through [Peter?] Stewart the first volume of Col. Mark Beaufoy's Observations. Sends copies of the Athenaeum, which contains details of the Edinburgh meeting. Will be placed on the list to receive free copies of the Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10972

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.316
Summary:

Hopes he received his Essay on the Primitive Standard. Arrived at Simon's Town on Tuesday and hopes to call on JH before he departs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1166

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1834 to 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.26
Summary:

Comparisons of the functioning of JH's barometer and that of TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11679

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.44
Summary:

Heat has driven Mrs. Maclear to leave a card with Lady D'Urban. Sends the state of the barometer and thermometer for the last three days. Stars were in capital form for the telescope last night. Has retained the list of furniture of Major Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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