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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

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

Herschel11278

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.181
Summary:

Outlining events in the projected balloon ascent by Messrs. James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11279

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.182
Summary:

James Glaisher has made two more balloon ascents and reached six miles high. W. R. Birt has been observing at Hartwell during the present lunation and discovered several new spots, a sea, and craters. Sends details. Is sending a petition to H. J. Temple (3rd Viscount Palmerston) for a pension for Birt and would be glad if JH would look it over and sign it.

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

Herschel11421

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.332
Summary:

Requesting JH to propose EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. The B.A.A.S. meeting will be in Nottingham in 1863. Has been to Spain to observe the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11422

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.333
Summary:

Is grateful to JH for proposing EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. Has been experimenting with ozone; comments on his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11423

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.334
Summary:

Hears that his chance of success at the R.S.L. is good. [John?] Lee will forward the certificate to JH for presentation to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11424

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.335
Summary:

Please accept the enclosed book, which he has dedicated to JH. Has been unsuccessful at the R.S.L. Hopes some day to have ample means with which to pursue science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11425

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.336
Summary:

Encloses account of a meteor seen on the 27th; pass it over to JH's son as it may be useful. Has been making observations on ozone.

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

Herschel11437

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[16 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.349 & 23.394
Summary:

Thanks for the perusal of the papers; these show a maturity of thought unexpected in a youth of eighteen. Comments on the moral questions included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11489

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.402
Summary:

JH's conjectures are natural but Augustus De Morgan had nothing to do with JL's Treatise on Probability. JL wrote it in conjunction with J. E. Drinkwater Bethune, although the title page does not show the names of the authors. Understands what JH means about the moon but cannot see what will be gained. Sorry to hear of JH's mishap.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11514

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.426
Summary:

Came to Florence on account of the sudden death of Mrs. [Joanna B.] Horner. Thanks for the translation of a book of the Iliad, but thinks only Greek scholars should read it. Has some queries regarding the migration of hippopotomi; can JH supply any facts or references?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11515

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.427
Summary:

Has been requested by Edward Twisleton of the Public Schools Commission to give evidence in favor of introducing the teaching of the elements of science in schools. Would like to know JH's opinion, and also if he is willing to give evidence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11625

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[4 May 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.373
Summary:

As JH is preparing a catalogue of all known nebulae, would WL please provide a complete listing of all he has seen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
E[dward] Loyd
Date:
[24 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.382
Summary:

Writes to ask EL a series of questions about probabilities related to shooting at targets, with variations in the size and shape of the targets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11807

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.167
Summary:

Enclosed is from Mr. Moffat, son of the missionary. Thanks for the essay on Meteorology. The Cape Meteorological Observations for 1841-7 were printed under the direction of Edward Sabine. The mss. for the later series are in possession of Robert FitzRoy, who is trying to find the means to print them. Serious gales at the Cape. Vessel wrecked on Sunday night attempting to enter Table Bay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11898

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.260
Summary:

Is the editor of Good Words and is trying to build up the quality of its contributors. Would be grateful if JH could be induced to contribute some articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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