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Herschel3709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.52 (C: RS:HS 25.9.29)
Summary:

Has received the list of six persons proposed by the R.A.S. for its medal, along with who nominated each. Has harsh words for the RAS's actions [regarding the discovery of Neptune] and says it has been badly mismanaged in England. Urges RS to exert his influence with G. B. Airy to get some names removed. At end writes 'Burn this.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3710

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.53 (C: RS:HS 25.9.30)
Summary:

Clarifies some details in his letter to RS of 1846-12-25 on the R.A.S. deliberations regarding giving medals for the discovery of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3711

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.55
Summary:

Responds in detail to JH's concerns expressed in his letters of 1846-12-25. Explains that in awarding R.A.S. medals regarding the discovery of Neptune, the Council wished to avoid slighting either U. J. J. Leverrier of J. C. Adams. Gives views of G. B. Airy, James Challis, and Augustus De Morgan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3712

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.54 (C: RS:HS 25.9.31)
Summary:

Did not understand the steps necessary by the R.A.S. rules and that an appeal to a general meeting was necessary [regarding awarding medals, e.g., for the discovery of Neptune]. Assures him that W. H. Smyth did not write anything of which RS could disapprove. Believes the council has the discretion to deal with anything that comes before it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.10; Reel 1058
Summary:

JH is working hard on his Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel386

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.9.79
Summary:

Asks a number of questions that need answers before considering the purchase of a large new telescope for the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4341

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses concern over health of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4576

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[22 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.291
Summary:

Believes council should decide the handling of the medal over the discovery of Neptune. Thinks that if J. C. Adams receives a medal, U. J. J. Leverrier should receive 'the more prominent distinction.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4628

From:
James Constantine Adamson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.12
Summary:

Regarding appointment of staff at South African College and remarks on educational facilities. Last part of letter missing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4784

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.174 (C: RGO 6.56.228)
Summary:

Lists the contents of a parcel being sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4785

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.175 (C: RGO 6.159.371)
Summary:

Domestic news. Further regarding telescopes and slow motion in declination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6955

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[4 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.231 & 22.290
Summary:

Would not like to become President and shirk the duties it involves, but if the R.A.S. cannot find someone else for the President then he will consent to let his name go forward. Has had a letter from W. H. Smyth on the same subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6956

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.232
Summary:

Is beginning to work on the Annual Report. Has he any information about F. W. Bessel or J. J. L. Lalande's catalogue?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6957

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[24 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.292
Summary:

Some comments related to several astronomical publication problems; difficulties with naming the planet [Neptune].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7425

From:
Johann Lamont
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1846]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 7/6.6; Reel 8
Summary:

Does not have Astronomische Nachrichten 316 to check error. Refers [JH] to Sept. 1841 issue of Gelehrte Anzeigen of 'our Academy' for correct determination of 'elements of the 8th Satellite of Saturn.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8096

From:
Francesco Zantedeschi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses issues raised in JH's 'On the Chemical Action of the Rays of the Solar Spectrum on Preparations of Silver....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9159

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1846-12]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.R.18.143
Summary:

Returns, with comments, proofs of WW's hexameter translation. Favors encouraging theoretical more than observational work regarding terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9160

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20770 (C: RS:HS 18.209 †(JH) & RS:HS 22.294)
Summary:

Responding to a published statement by WW regarding the discovery of Neptune, JH presents in detail a different interpretation, giving more credit to U. J. J. Leverrier than WW favored. Suggests that some observatory make a photographic record of sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9674

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.24
Summary:

Has written an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel for the R.S.L. Has arranged for the printers to send JH a proof and would be glad to receive any comments as it was hurriedly written.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9675

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.25
Summary:

Is obliged for his encouraging note. G. B. Airy has sent him two useful pamphlets on F. W. Bessel, which JH may care to see. Duties of the President of the R.A.S. should not prove too difficult as W. H. Smyth can do most of the duties.

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