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Herschel6035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[12 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.160 (C: RS:HS 25.8.21)
Summary:

Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.22
Summary:

Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Neve
Date:
[1839-8 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/11.35 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

As agent for Sarah Collingwood's property, JH requests receipts for 'tithe and modus' of Moorhouse property, to protect from overpayment to 'Mr. Morrel,' whose past collections were 'irregular.' [JH annotation: Not sent.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7681

From:
Lionel Rodwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.21 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Sends copy of statutes of Société general des naufragés [General Shipwreck Relief Society] in response to JH's visit yesterday. Which class of members does JH wish to join?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1839]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1839 (1840), pt. 2, 9-11 & Athenaeum, #621 (Sept. 21, 1839)
Summary:

Reports to the B.A.A.S. [through WW as section president] on experiments JH has conducted concerning the photochemical effects of the rays at the far red end of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20740 (C: RS:HS 22.24)
Summary:

WW, JH, and George Peacock must prepare a report for the B.A.A.S. on the magnetic expedition and observations; offers to draft it. Laments great loss of time in working on their committee. Is involved in buying a house in Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9702

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.51
Summary:

Thanks for letter and also for the experiments suggested. Has been working on the tension spark. Would be pleased to show JH or Charles Babbage the battery at any time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9703

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
[John] Stewart
Date:
1839-8
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.52
Summary:

Is grateful for the trouble he has taken. Would he forward the enclosed note to JH. If JH can call on him he would make arrangements to show him the battery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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