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Herschel4799

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.189 (C: RGO 6.693.113)
Summary:

Regarding magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4800

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.190 (C: RGO 6.693.117)
Summary:

Currents in telegraph wires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4801

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.191
Summary:

Sending account of the magnetic disturbances of 24 September 1847.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6268

From:
William Beattie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.29
Summary:

Is printing letters of the poet Thomas Campbell and would like JH to look at the proofs of those from his father to Campbell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6269

From:
William Beattie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.30
Summary:

Is greatly obliged for his prompt attention to the proof sheets. Has nearly 1,000 letters and 50-60 ms. poems to edit and wishes someone could be found to write Thomas Campbell's life, as he dos not feel equal to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6511

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.272
Summary:

As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6512

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.273
Summary:

Is obliged for JH's letter and enclosure. Pleased that he will be at the Anniversary meeting to receive the medal [Copley Medal] recently awarded to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6536

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.287
Summary:

Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6537

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[7 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.333
Summary:

Talking about the possibility of discovering an 'Irish Asteroid' or perhaps an exterior planet; suggests names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6538

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.288
Summary:

Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6768

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.85
Summary:

Sending paper by Andrew Ross, who would be glad of any comments. [William] Simms informs him that he has improved his 8" object glasses. Gives recent observations for Enceladus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6769

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.86
Summary:

Will certainly help him regarding the Cape dome. Gives details of his mounting. Sends a copy of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7447

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7551

From:
William Simms
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.68; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7552

From:
William John Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.69; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Geological Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7553

From:
William Rutherford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.70; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7554

From:
John Ruskin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.71; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Was aesthetically inspired by JH's descriptions and drawings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7555

From:
Samuel Hunter Christie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.72; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Royal Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7556

From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1847-11]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.73; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Describes TH's observations of thread-like 'bridges' among solar spots and questions their cause. Describes 'velocipede' constructed by local mechanic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7568

From:
E[ugène Charles] Catalan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.85; Reel 9
Summary:

Writes, on behalf of the Societé philomatique, to thank JH for the magnificent volume [JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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