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Herschel10782

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.135
Summary:

Has a work on Elementary Physics almost through the press; it is intended for the young. Hopes to construct an instrument to measure amount of chemical action in the solar rays. Would like JH to speak to a member of the Government about a position RH would like.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10800

From:
Mary Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.154
Summary:

Was delighted to receive news of the birth of JH's son. Has been suffering from headache herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10806

From:
[Arthur Edward] Hardinge
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.159
Summary:

JH is being subtly chastised for missing a meeting that the Prince of Wales attended.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10816

From:
Joseph Hartnell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.168
Summary:

Has just received his note. Will consider JH's views in regard to the new road.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10825

From:
Eduard Heis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-16
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.177
Summary:

Astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10863

From:
Francis J. Hughes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.213
Summary:

Has read his article on the Musical Scales. Has been working at a theory regarding the scales based on laws derived from the Bible. Submitted it to Dr. [H. J.?] Gauntlett, who was impressed. Would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10870

From:
A. M. Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.219
Summary:

His first series of illustrations are temporarily bound up and if JH likes he can borrow them for six months. Would like to retain Mr. Corda's book for a little longer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10913

From:
James Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.259
Summary:

Has examined the papers JH left with him and has no objections to the calculations; comments on these. Will forward an additional remark to Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10922

From:
James Rose Innes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.268
Summary:

Was gratified to hear that JH had agreed to devote Wednesday to the examination of the physical and mathematical classes. Is grateful for JH's help and sacrifices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10959

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-6-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.303
Summary:

Regarding the rates for JH's house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10960

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.304
Summary:

Has read the lecture with great delight and returns it as requested; would like to borrow it again at some future date to show it to other people.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10961

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-18
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.305
Summary:

Has been away from home since he sent the last books. Now sends the Secretary's and Treasurer's books; comments on these books and their makeup. Presumes the person who collects the money should have a small account book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10963

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.307
Summary:

Tidd Pratt has given his permission for the rules and they can be enrolled as soon as the tables have been added. Will arrange a meeting date with Mr. Harrison. Leaves home tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10964

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-24
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.308
Summary:

Regarding Mrs. Tollemache and her views conflicting with those of HJ.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10965

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.309
Summary:

Accepts her kind invitation for today with pleasure. Regarding the number of vowel sounds in the English and French languages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10966

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.310
Summary:

Regarding the principles of trade and business in the parish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10967

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.311
Summary:

Is obliged for her note. Further regarding the distribution of custom to local tradesmen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10968

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.312
Summary:

Confesses his error about Mr. Fowler. Regarding the problem of the number of hairs on a human head.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10969

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.313
Summary:

Returns the paper JH sent him. Found it quite a mathematical study. Comments on its theories. Gives a theory of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10974

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.318
Summary:

Called on him the other morning to consult him on several points. Has just been appointed Surveyor General of India to succeed George Everest, and would welcome JH's advice on several matters.

Contributor:
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