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Herschel11271

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.164
Summary:

About the procedures WL uses when observing, and the responsibilities of an assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1136

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Wrottesley
Date:
[28 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.12.6
Summary:

Asks JW to sign the memorial for Thomas Maclear, indicating that JH has corrected the matter related to Maclear's pension.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11426

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.337
Summary:

Ozone powders are in dry state. Intends tomorrow to make experiments with ozone using a kite. Can JH inform him about the amount of nitric acid in the air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11902

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Macleod
Date:
[1 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.264 & 23.398
Summary:

Regrets delay in answering letter but has been away from Collingwood and letter was not forwarded. Is unwilling to write article for another journal as he is already producing articles for an editor. Would editor of Good Words be interested in printing three lectures he gave at Hawkhurst on volcanoes, comets, and the sun? Could work this up for an article.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12017

From:
G. Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.379
Summary:

Is wondering if his letter [see GM's 1862-11-14] reached JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12961

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[30 December 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0374; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Rough draft (1p) crossed out, followed by:] Confidential propostion that G. B. Airy submitted to Board of Visitors is inappropriate. Queen's warrant does not empower Board to consider such matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[30 December 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0375; Reel 1054
Summary:

Objects to Board of Visitors acting as 'self-constituted Court-Martial' to examine personal conduct of Board's chairman [James South], whom G. B. Airy no longer recognizes as competent. [JH notes that he did not send this letter, but kept it because it gave the reasons behind the shorter form [TxU:H/L-0374], which he preferred.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1303

From:
G[oodwin] Kilburne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.87c
Summary:

Informs JH of a meeting of the finance committee of the Hawkhurst Volunteers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1304

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.87d
Summary:

Announces a meeting of the Ball Committee to be held at Cranbrook.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1409

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.48
Summary:

Comments on matters relating to the provision of a reflecting telescope to Melbourne University [see JH's 1862-12-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1410

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.49
Summary:

Trying to resolve disagreement between author of a paper, William Hopkins, and JH, a referee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry [Holland]
Date:
[16 December 1862]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.20
Summary:

Discusses some of HH's criticisms of JH's translation of Homer's Iliad; JH also remarks on the cause of the Gulf Stream.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[10 December 1862]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H702 (C: Rosse Papers K2.)
Summary:

Extensive comments on the type and construction of telescope to be supplied to Melbourne University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1722

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.209
Summary:

Note accompanying payment for JH's writing [see SE's 1862-9-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2414

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.265
Summary:

Discusses proposed Melbourne telescope, opinions of various scientists, and projected costs of construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2415

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.266
Summary:

Sends [William] Lassell's letter regarding Melbourne telescope. Pleased with scientific memoirs received from Harvard College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3216

From:
W[illiam] G[eorge] Spencer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.225
Summary:

In light of recent discussions of metric system, which WS dislikes for 'lack of divisibility,' asks where to find JH's article on advantages of British measurement system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3625

From:
Mr. Schaeffer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.171
Summary:

Is sending from the Navy Board a new publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4174

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.399
Summary:

Concerned over the fact the retiring pension for John Russell does not provide for his wife and children.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4227

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.320
Summary:

Directs JH to inquire regarding a pension for John Russell. Note C. P. Smyth's use of Outlines Astr. Mentions Isaac Fletcher as a promising amateur astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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