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Herschel253

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.48
Summary:

Agrees to a meeting [see JH's 1854-6-11], and comments on one possible candidate for a Melbourne University professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.50
Summary:

Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.52
Summary:

Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel256

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.54
Summary:

Clears up confusion about one candidate for the Melbourne University professorship by realizing there are two with the same last name [see JH's 1854-6-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel257

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.55
Summary:

Sends acknowledgment for meeting date and receipt of letters [see JH's 1854-6-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel258

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.56
Summary:

Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel259

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.58
Summary:

Must use the information available, and so need to select the next candidate in line for the Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel260

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[12 July 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.59
Summary:

Problem of late applicants for a position, especially as they may be good [see GA's 1854-6-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel261

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.61
Summary:

Believes that deadlines must be adhered to regarding search for Melbourne University professors [see JH's 1854-7-12]; adds comments on other candidates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel262

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.63
Summary:

Seeks current information about the selection process for the Melbourne University professorships [see GA's 1854-7-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[14 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.64
Summary:

Informs GA of the candidates for the Melbourne University professorships; wants to meet with the committee [see GA's 1854-8-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel264

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.66
Summary:

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1854-8-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel265

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.73
Summary:

Responds to JH's interim arrangements [see JH's 1854-8-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel266

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.67
Summary:

Some concern about a lack of communication from Melbourne University, especially about money [see JH's 1854-8-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel267

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.69
Summary:

Agrees that JH should write to the Melbourne University authorities and point out some concerns [see JH's 1854-8-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel268

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.70
Summary:

Rumor has it that Australia is short of cash; can only wait and see [see GA's 1854-8-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.72
Summary:

Further interim arrangements for one of the Melbourne University professors [see GA's 1854-8-18]; comments about timing by electric telegraph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 October 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.74
Summary:

Finally concluding the Melbourne University business by asking for GA's expenses; the money finally came from Australia [see GA's 1854-8-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel271

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.75
Summary:

Responds to JH's request [see JH's 1854-10-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel31

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.375.308
Summary:

Appear to be answers to specific queries about examinations and tutors [at Cambridge?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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