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Herschel6019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
17] September [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.144
Summary:

Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[23 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.260
Summary:

Thanks for meteorological records sent by EC, and asks for some additional information.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.532
Summary:

On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel8269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[23 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.75
Summary:

Checked June observations of Mr. Robertson in Athenaeum. Found WB's statement correct [see WB's 1831-9-11]. Wrote to Meteorological Society for explanation. Thanks for pointing out difference in March observations. JH is honorary member of [Meteorological] Society.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel8672

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Pringle Nichol
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.3650, f.78
Summary:

Thanks for sending JN's Architecture of the Heavens and Phenomena and Order of the Solar System. Critiques the illustrations of nebulae given in these books.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9096

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
183[8]-9-10[?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.189
Summary:

Can leave Lancaster immediately for interview with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne regarding the magnetic survey. Congratulates JH for escaping presidency of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9097

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[13 September 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20731 (C: RS:HS 21.258 )
Summary:

William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, will receive 'our committee.' Has heard that the R.S.L. Council expects JH to become the next R.S.L. president. Requests WW to put an 'absolute negative' to any such claim.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 September 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20732 (C: RS:HS 21.259)
Summary:

Alerts WW about the upcoming meeting with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks WW to squelch any reports that JH will be the next R.S.L. president.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel9399

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.152
Summary:

Outlining the political situation at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9490

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.235
Summary:

Wondered what JH intended doing about the Presidency of the R.S.L. until he heard from Francis Baily that JH would not accept the offer to become a candidate. Has to review Charles Lyell's book on geology, which has been dedicated to himself. Where does he intend to settle down? Has he seen H. D. de Blainville's paper in the Comptes rendus?

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