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Herschel3006

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.116
Summary:

Hopes to meet JH and [James] South in summer. Announces emperor's decision to support measurement of the 3.5° latitude meridian throughout the entire Russian empire. WS is responsible for directing work in the north. Emphasizes the importance of maintaining correct linear standards uniform with both France and England. Requests a copy of the English standard so as to compare it with the Russian measurements of degrees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3007

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.117
Summary:

Requests advice in determining optimal time for visit to England. Thanks for invitation to Slough. Mentions completion of his sixth volume of observations, the introduction of which could prove interesting to JH. Fascinated by JH's observation of a sixth star in the trapezoid of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3008

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.118
Summary:

Will arrive in England in mid-August. Mentions convention of German scientists on 18 September and invites JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3009

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.119
Summary:

Briefs JH on his productive Paris visit and offers details concerning his upcoming England visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3010

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.120
Summary:

Deeply regrets having missed JH before departure. Thanks for priceless gift of William Herschel's works and for the glimpses of nebulae. Requests his catalogue on noteworthy nebulae when completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3011

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.121
Summary:

Reminds WS to select certain nebulae for 'communal observation.' Received good news from Finland. Gave [James] South the list of 36 double stars to be observed. Stars compare except result in smaller distances than JH's and South's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3047

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.202
Summary:

Takes a moment to write. Sends various brochures and observations on magnetic intensity in Germany. Asks JH to give a copy of it to [Charles] Babbage and [Henry] Kater. Congratulates JH on being named correspondent to the Institute of France. Lost his father-in-law. Has asked [James] South to press construction of AQ's instruments, but no luck. Requests JH visit Edward Troughton and the instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3048

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.203
Summary:

Announces second volume of translation of JH's Light is out in Paris. Is sending a copy. Work progresses slowly. Problems because of revolution. AQ's collaborator [P. F.] Verhulst is very ill. Will leave for Italy soon. Discusses his previous trip to Germany. Saw [William] Whewell. Has received Astronomical Society's memoirs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3211

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[21 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS MC.1.211
Summary:

On behalf of [J. F.] Encke, asks that Greenwich observations be given to library of Berlin Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3233

From:
Robert Spottiswoode
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.227
Summary:

Reports circumstances surrounding death of a Mr. Beckwith, for whom JH serves as an executor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3284

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[27 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.11
Summary:

Cannot attend meeting [concerning the Nautical Almanac]. Makes numerous specific recommendations concerning its format and contents. Raises the theoretical question 'Does sidereal time flow uniformly?'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3286

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.1
Summary:

Responds to JH's request for RS's opinion on [H. C.] Schumacher's contributions to astronomy. Praises Schumacher extensively.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3445

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[George Biddell Airy?]
Date:
[9 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.346
Summary:

Has received and comments on materials sent, including Nathaniel Bowditch's translation of P. S. Laplace's Mécanique céleste and a paper by J. W. Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3464

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Mark Roget
Date:
[22 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS DM.4.106 (ACCS: RS:HS B26.43)
Summary:

Will not be coming to either meeting [see James Hudson's 1830-12-18], because JH has fully expressed himself previously on the matter of Southern Hemisphere observations, and had already asked to be excused from further association with Glass Committee and any other connection with 'that subject.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3556

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[29 December 1830]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:68
Summary:

Regrets lack of time for WH's paper but has been occupied with nebulae and double stars. Finds it difficult to concentrate on one subject. Has proposed Edward Quin for Astronomical Society membership. Mentions [Francis] Beaufort's penchant for astronomy and the recent R.S.L. elections, as well as JH's wish to meet WH personally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3754

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1830]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0575.2.a; Reel 1058
Summary:

Been working on a new mirror for the 20-ft. telescope; very pleased with its performance. Asks CH to distribute his fourth catalog of double stars among the Prussian and German astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3826

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1830]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Wishes to learn if Isabella Stewart's health has declined.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3856

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1830]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Sorry to hear that JH was not elected President of the R.S.L. Sending a supplement to WH's 'Theory of Systems of Rays' essay. Recommends [Edwin Richard Windham Wyndham-Quin,] Lord Adare for consideration as a member of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3957

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1830]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thrilled to be named godmother of JH's first child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3967

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1830]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0575.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports on good health and behavior of JH's new daughter, Caroline Emilia Herschel. Comments on Greek music and on recent results of the R.S.L. Glass Committee.

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