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Herschel2313

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.184
Summary:

Saw [Henry] Goulburn, who will ask Lord Aberdeen to notify foreign governments that the British government will continue the magnetic observatories. Hopes observatories will continue in those countries too.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3083

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.248
Summary:

Deprived of news from JH. Works on physical phenomena of globe. Calls attention to [J. C. A.] Peltier's work on electricity of air of barometer. Asks JH to please write soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel409

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 October 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.212 (C: RS:HS 25.13.6)
Summary:

Believes GA's measurements [see GA's 1845-10-1] seriously in error, and strenuously defends JH's method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4223

From:
James [Struthers] Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.11
Summary:

Sends Cape roots and bulbs. Reports that plans for the Cape Botanical Garden progress slowly. Road improvement underway. Minor outbreak of Boer activity dispersed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4486

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.283
Summary:

Discusses importance of Gamma Virginis: 'I consider it a grand key to several important physical points.' W. R. Dawes claims to have observed a third Uranian satellite.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4487

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.284
Summary:

Pleased with JH Gamma Virginis observations. 'Lunar affair' disappoints WS. Cycle of Celestial Objects being translated into Italian.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4767

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.157 (C: RGO 6.675.521)
Summary:

Requesting JH to jog Sir Robert [Peel's?] memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4768

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.158 (C: RGO 6.193.215)
Summary:

Thanking JH for his letter on double star orbits. Observations on angles of position of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4769

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.159
Summary:

Is sending letters by W. R. Dawes and F. W. Bessel, the latter occasioned by a volume of 'Planetary reductions' presented to him by GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4770

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.160
Summary:

Mrs. Airy has given birth to a son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4943

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1845-10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.332
Summary:

Regarding measure of Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1845-10-20 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.530.84
Summary:

Thanks GA for the information about the presentation made to F. W. Bessel [see GA's 1845-10-20], and for sharing Bessel's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[8 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.250
Summary:

Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6505

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.267
Summary:

Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6506

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.268
Summary:

Has received a letter from Henry Goulburn regarding his own letter to Robert Peel. Delay has been due to contracts with foreign governments. Has referred Goulburn to Edward Sabine for details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6752

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.70
Summary:

Has received his letter. Gives his recent observations of Alpha Virginis, and other stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7372

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.3 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Committee of Physics will meet 27 Oct. to recommend foreign members and candidates for medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7379

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845-10?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.20 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Refused several requests from Lieutenant Sutherland in Elgin to publish 'extraordinary astronomical work.' Judges him to be 'half crack'd.' Forwards to JH Sutherland's latest letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7383

From:
William Bateman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.32 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Unable to accept Herschels' invitation for 23 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7389

From:
Sackville Phelps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.48 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

SP and wife accept Herschels' invitation for 28 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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