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Herschel10355

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Harley
Date:
[15 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.365
Summary:

About the solution of algebraic equations and JH's previous work on this topic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10356

From:
Robert Harley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.238
Summary:

Is grateful to JH for calling attention to his paper on analysis. Has forwarded his letter to George Boole. Hopes he can quote it in his paper for the Manchester Philosophical Society. Sends a copy of his memoir from the R.S.P.T.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10503

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.380
Summary:

Encloses slips to show how he has incorporated the Julian dates. Agrees with the American lunar tables. The nebula in Taurus is invisible to William Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10566

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 March [1862?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.443
Summary:

Hopes JH will accept enclosed little volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10956

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.300
Summary:

Board of Guardians have invited the Parish to consider the proposed new Assessment Bill. Sends a copy and would like JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11155

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.43
Summary:

Thanks for acknowledging his mathematical memoir. Intended his paper on polyhedra for the French prize, but was annoyed they would not recognize his work, so submitted it to the R.S.L. instead. Is sending a paper to William Cavendish (7th Duke of Devonshire), who is a mathematician.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11156

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.44
Summary:

Regarding the report of the polyedra prize question of the French Academy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11157

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.45
Summary:

Further regarding the polyedra prize of the French Academy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[3 March 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0371; Reel 1054
Summary:

Asks help of R.S.L. in reducing all observations to 1870 in JH's catalog of nebulae. Estimates cost at £10.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1888

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[11 March 1862]
Source of text:
WT 45498.44
Summary:

Asks what AD knows about the Andersonian Institution in Glasgow, which JH's son Alexander is considering as a place of employment. JH then deals with a problem in probability theory, and concludes the letter with a riddle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2259

From:
Robert Richardson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.487
Summary:

Asks for JH's help in defending current patent laws in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2260

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Richardson
Date:
[14 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.487b
Summary:

States that the current patent laws are unjust and would prefer to see them repealed rather than maintained.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3559

From:
Henri de Senarmont
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 March [1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.189
Summary:

Thanks for help [see HS's 1862-2-24]; requests JH's further assistance in publishing a complete edition of writings of Augustin Fresnel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3604

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS MC.6.210
Summary:

Has completed catalogue of nebulae and star clusters observed by Charles-Joseph Messier, JH's father, and JH. Requests R.S.L.'s help in 'reducing [them] to an epoch.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel426

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 March 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.11
Summary:

Ready to send nebula data to GA for reduction; question of dates need decisions [see GA's 1862-1-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4297

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1862]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Maggie Maclear returned to Cape Town after attempting to run away to England. Herschel family instrumental in her safe return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6183

From:
Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.308
Summary:

Thanks for his letter, which he will communicate to the Lit. and Phil. Soc. Regarding the views of William Hopkins. JH's theories regarding the effects of the sun spots are similar to a recent Frenchman's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6721

From:
Thomas Davidson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 February 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.38
Summary:

Has now had ample time in which to study JH's pamphlet. Comments on various points. Has constructed a 4 1/2" aperture achromatic telescope, but the buyer went bankrupt. Would welcome assistance from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel712

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander Stewart Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1862]
Source of text:
JHS 1.105
Summary:

Encourages AH in his intention to apply for a position at the University of Glasgow; gives AH advice about fulfilling his university responsibilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel725

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander Stewart Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1862]
Source of text:
JHS 1.120
Summary:

Is giving advice about AH's application for a position at the University of Glasgow, and indicating what kind of help JH can provide.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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