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Herschel11117

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.7
Summary:

The Miss Edgeworths will prolong their visit until Friday in order to visit Slough. George Dollond has sent the radii of the crown lens. Will JH breakfast with the Katers on Friday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11118

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.8
Summary:

The Miss Edgeworths have changed their plans again in order to visit Portsmouth, but will arrive at Slough on Sunday morning. Hopes the Herschels can still breakfast with the Katers on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11201

From:
John Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.90
Summary:

Sends a copy of a work he has written on Shipbuilding. Also sends the letter of [Robert] Seppings on circular stress.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11210

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.99
Summary:

Is grateful for the news of his election to the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11211

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.100
Summary:

Sends one of his own memoirs, which he would like JH to compare with other theories on the same subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Pierre Simon Laplace
Date:
[21 December 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.101 & 20.159
Summary:

Introducing William Whewell, who will be visiting Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11328

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.234
Summary:

Has he received the copies of the Vienna Observations? Encloses a small pamphlet of interest to mariners. What does he think of Josef Fraunhofer's micrometer for observing double stars? Is writing this letter on his birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11329

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.235-6
Summary:

Sends books and observations for various observatories. Comments on recent astronomical work. Points out some discrepancies in John Pond's works. Praises the telescopes of Josef Fraunhofer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11330

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.237
Summary:

Books per N. M. Rothschild have not yet arrived. Has arranged a standing order for the Vienna Observations. The Robert Molyneux clock can be dispatched at once. Agrees with JH that double stars are the test of a good telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11331

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Johann Littrow
Date:
[20 December 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.239 & 20.159
Summary:

Has just heard that the ship carrying JL's clock arrived at Hamburg on the 5th. Gives the name of the Bank to which payment is to be made. Has used his Theory of Comets in a paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1140

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1822 to 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.13.20
Summary:

Unable to be at Katers' home for dinner, but will arrive later. JH is pleased to find HK's and JH's measurements of Mars agree with those of JH's father, William, and compares these with some other measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11575

From:
Antoinette de Luc
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1822-8-25 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.493
Summary:

Invitation to JH to meet some friends of AL's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11576

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lutzardt de Wabern
Date:
[22 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.495 & 20.141
Summary:

Has received his communication via Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto). Comments on the chances of [J. C.?] Schenck succeeding in business in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[15 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.135
Summary:

Sends the formula for finding the maximum diameter of the planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12190

From:
Molyneux & Cope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.48
Summary:

Sending their account for J. J. Littrow's astronomical clock, now packed and shipped.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
Date:
[20 April 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.134bis & RS:HS 20.138
Summary:

P. L. Guinand has informed the Astronomical Society that he can make flint glass free from the usual imperfections. Would like any information from JN. One of his papers has been named as likely to receive a prize. Hears that an arithmetical machine has recently been demonstrated before the Institute. Have any details been made public?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12423

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.281
Summary:

Of Cambridge University news, and observatory plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12424

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.282
Summary:

Observatory plans are progressing well; GP also sends some Cambridge University news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12425

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.283
Summary:

About the election to fill vacancies at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12426

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.284
Summary:

About intrigue and unethical dealings surrounding the election to fill vacancies at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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