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SOMERVILLE58

From:
Jean-Baptiste Biot
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
27 Jun 1817
Source of text:
MSB 8 / 331, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel12285

From:
George Henry Noehden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.141
Summary:

Sending a query from Sir Gore Ouseley regarding some Persepolitan writing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12394

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1817-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.251
Summary:

Has only just returned to the University. Not known at what time the election will take place. Has made inquiries about the bricks; they were given to the College by Sir J. Malcolm. Will get them copied. Just about to write to Charles Babbage who is coming down to take his degree.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12395

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.252
Summary:

Encloses certificate that Charles Babbage sent him, with the amended signatures. Sorry it has given JH so much trouble. All rejoice to see JH on 10 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Whittaker
Date:
[13 June 1817]
Source of text:
St. John's College, Cambridge
Summary:

Is overwhelmed with work in algebra, studying S. F. Lacroix's work, grinding and polishing mirrors for JH's father. Sends thanks to Whitfield family for songs. Comments on controversial Cambridge news. Sends news of friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5755

From:
David Brewster
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.241
Summary:

Would like WH's son, JH, to write some articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would he help him on an article entitled 'Stars'?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5756

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[19 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.45
Summary:

Agrees to write several articles on mathematics, and one on astronomy based on William Herschel's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[18 June 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2072 (C: RS:HS 20.44)
Summary:

Asks about WW's mathematical investigations. JH's book on algebra is progressing. Describes mathematical investigations by [Edward] Bromhead in calculus of factors. Misses Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC1054

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Dr John Lindley
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
LINDLEY LETTERS LIN f.420, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1055

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Dr John Lindley
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
LINDLEY LETTERS LIN f.421, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1062

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.150, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

Single sheet letter to William Mitten.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1063

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.147-149, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

Seven page long letter from Hooker to William Mitten

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1067

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.153, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

A one page letter to William Mitten from Sir Joseph Hooker

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1071

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.157, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

One page letter over one folio from Sir Joseph Hooker to William Mitten.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1073

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
JDH/2/12 f.4, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

A single page letter from Sir Joseph Hooker to William Erasmus Darwin.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1079

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.161, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

This is a two page letter from Hooker to William Mitten.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1080

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.162, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

A small two page letter to William Mitten

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1081

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.163, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

Letter sent on a 'Tuesday' from Joseph Hooker to William Mitten

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1082

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
?-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.164, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

A four page letter over one folio from Joseph Hooker

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC1084

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
William Mitten
Date:
23-?-?
Source of text:
WILLIAM MITTEN LETTERS MIT f.165, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

Four page letter from Sir Joseph to William Mitten.

Contributor:
Hooker Project
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