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Herschel1369

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.317
Summary:

Some comments and questions on mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends copy of ES's memorandum to George Peacock describing progress in publication of magnetic and meteorological observations. Encloses copies of observations from Antarctic survey and Ceylon. Reasons for H.E.I.C.'s hesitation to expand survey by C. M. Elliott. Praises C. J. B. Riddell's book, which described portable magnetic apparatus that is now requested by observers worldwide. Recent changes in other instruments. Reimbursement for instruments provided to observatory in Newfoundland. Recent results of surveys on Continent, in Canada, and by Capt. Blackwood in Torres Straits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14380

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded to George Peacock JH's letter of 11 Sept. Karl Kreil will send self-registering instruments that ES ordered for Kew observatory. Influence of vapor pressure on barometer readings. Introduction of hygrometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14381

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.13; Reel 1093
Summary:

George Peacock returned JH's papers, with letter by Peacock. ES forwards these to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14382

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.14; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received letter from J. H. Lefroy in Athabasca [Canada]. Extract of C. J. B. Riddell's winter magnetic operations and summer plans along Red River.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14817

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1844]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Thomas Maclear, in line with Francis Beaufort's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1642

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844 or later-9-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.128
Summary:

Left prints of Francis Baily for JH, and will send a pamphlet about a long standing controversy in which RS was involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1644

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844]-9-12 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.130
Summary:

About trying to convert some surveys to a base using RS's standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1647

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-9-12 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.133
Summary:

Having difficulty drawing the Great Nebula in Orion using both JH's and [Francesco] De Vico's observations; prints of Francis Baily are almost ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1756

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0630.2 (ACCS: RGO 6.675.363 & C: RGO 6.675.361)
Summary:

Expands on GA's proposed letter writing scheme in place of holding a magnetic congress [see GA's 1844-7-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1757

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0630.3 (C: RGO 6.675.368)
Summary:

A note accompanying a draft of the report on magnetic observations to date at British stations, and a circular to be sent out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2050

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.293
Summary:

Discusses publication of James Grahame's [History of the United States of North America] revised. Includes circular describing Grahame, his project and the cost of the books.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2288

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.159
Summary:

Magnetic phenomena move in opposite directions in the northern and southern hemispheres. This contradicts a report made by JH. Asks permission to omit JH's statements concerning this issue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2659

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.350
Summary:

Thanks JH for papers on light and photography. Enjoyed her visit to Collingwood. Feels privileged to be godmother to JH's daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4137

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1844]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Attempts to determine light curve of Eta Argus; describes methods for determining magnitude. C. P. Smyth uses R.A.S. theodolite telescope. TM will triangulate Bushman Flat. Parallax work at Cape Observatory continues. Reports progress of new government Secretary, [John] Montague.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4752

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.142 (C: RGO 6.229.192)
Summary:

Hopes JH will write a memoir of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5362

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.309
Summary:

Regarding the health of his aunt and other family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5620

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.109
Summary:

Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5685

From:
Palm Heinrich Ludwig Boguslawski
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.174
Summary:

His answer to the queries has not reached him; sends duplicate. Will receive Trans. of the Silesian Soc. Forthcoming map of stars and revision by JH. Does he require the observations of the meteorological terms be fixed?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6245

From:
B. Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.6
Summary:

Doubtless JH has heard of the death of the writer's cousin Francis Baily. There is a legacy of £1,000 due from Baily's estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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