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Herschel11006

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10] January [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.350
Summary:

Wanted to read JH's book before writing. Thinks it a useful production and should prove popular. William Fitton has been preparing a statement on the late struggle for the chair, but William Whewell has advised him to withdraw it. Hopes he will receive RJ's book in a fortnight. Comments on this and his recollections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11007

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] January [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.351
Summary:

Is writing to request JH not to let William Fitton know that RJ informed JH about Fitton's statement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11008

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] February [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.352
Summary:

Regarding the affair of Charles Babbage and William Fitton's pamphlet. Would like JH to dine with him and William Whewell to discuss various matters. JH's book is popular at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11010

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.353
Summary:

His wife is ill and is now at Brighton. Has just received JH's parcel. Is pleased JH likes William Whewell's article. Adam Sedgwick has refused a living.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11011

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.354
Summary:

Will be at his service any time after the 29th. Congratulations for the boy. JH's political economy is quite good. Wrote out the verses of Homer. He can take them back with him when he comes. Is glad that [James] Grahame is satisfied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11012

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] February [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.355
Summary:

Exhibits on Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Sends tickets. Hopes to dine at the Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11013

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3] July [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.356
Summary:

Regrets he did not see more of him at the Cambridge meetings. [Herbert?] Mayo has promised to write a full report to JH of young [Robert?] Graham[e?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11014

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23] September [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.357
Summary:

Hopes to visit JH ere now but has been laid up with tic-douloreux. Moves to Weymouth in November. Glad to see the decided tone JH took on causation in astronomy. Cannot quite give up the Portsmouth Expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11015

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6] October [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.358
Summary:

Cannot move until Saturday due to medical reasons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11016

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30] October [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.359
Summary:

Expected another letter from JH. Awaits this letter before leaving Portsmouth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11019

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5] March [1839
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.361
Summary:

The belladonna JH gave him is throwing up vigorous leaves. Has a scheme for making it leaf and flower in the same season. Has some ingenious machines to show JH when he calls, which may be useful to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11020

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.362
Summary:

Whewell and RJ plan to visit South Wales and would like to stop at Slough en route.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11021

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.363
Summary:

Sends two lithographs. Has seen the Archbishop and expects to launch his scheme with the approval of the leading politicians.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11022

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.364
Summary:

Is not well and is planning a holiday. Will be in the vicinity of Hawkhurst next Saturday and would like to visit JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11024

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.366
Summary:

Has just returned from Ely, where George Peacock is very happy and prosperous. Gives news of other scientific friends. Hawkhurst tithes have been peaceably settled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11025

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.367
Summary:

Enjoying a couple of days idleness. Regrets to hear about the proposed new road. Suggests ways of preventing it if on JH's land. Proposes a February visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11026

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.368
Summary:

Sends back the slips. Does not approve of the phrase transcendentalists. Regrets that the subject forms a review; it is worth a treatise. Is working hard on his book. Would like to raise some rose trees for Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11027

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.369
Summary:

Willy [Herschel] is doing well and is looking much healthier. Has hired a pony for him to ride. The family doctor has given him a good examination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11028

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.370
Summary:

Will bring Willy [Herschel] to town tomorrow. Comments on his health. Has been trying to buy the Shetland pony for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11029

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.371
Summary:

The Master of Trinity has resigned and there are intrigues on foot to bypass William Whewell. Outlines the people interested in the appointment. Not much they can do but JH might pass a word to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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