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Herschel10895

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.244
Summary:

Archbishop of Canterbury is to take his seat at the R.S.L. on Thursday next and is to dine with RI beforehand; will JH join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11044

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.384
Summary:

Has mislaid a piece of paper on the Addiscombe examinations that he intended sending to JH. Appear to be some changes in policy. Has taken a house in Grosvenor Place for one or two months. The Commission is not yet out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert John Kane
Date:
[8 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.5
Summary:

M. McCann sent his paper to JH for communication to the R.S.L., which he did, but does not know the outcome of it. Was unable to report on it as his own knowledge was not modern enough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11116

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.6
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding M. McCann. Does he know anything of the capabilities of Parkinson Wilson, Mr. Hobson, and Mr. Sandiman? Had intended to communicate his own researches on platina a long time ago, but was hoping to conclude them first. Thomas Graham will send down the form of certificate for him to sign.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12371

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.228
Summary:

Has never seen the great nebula of Andromeda satisfactorily resolved; comments on this and gives some of his observations. Will be going to Brighton and then take his family to London for Easter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14776

From:
Prof. Keely
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[31 January 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1008; Reel 1083
Summary:

Encloses note to be directed to JH, pointing out discrepancies in JH's article on sound in first edition of Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14806

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1849]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F24F1.3
Summary:

JH's article on 'Meteorology' [for the Admiralty Manual] is finished; JH will make some comments on aneroid barometers in the preface.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1608

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.93
Summary:

RS, Vice President of R.A.S., writes to JH, President, about a series of Council and membership matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.94 (C: RS:HS 25.9.59)
Summary:

JH replies to RS's 1849-1-15.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[20 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.95 (C: RS:HS 25.9.60)
Summary:

Says he will guardedly write in his Outlines Astr. what he has to say about Neptune and the controversy surrounding its discovery. States that he eschews formulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2356

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.228
Summary:

Discusses letter to [G. B.] Airy and JH's response to it. Discusses instruments at Toronto Observatory. Describes 18 November 1841 magnetic disturbances. Working on Atlantic declination maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3749

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.91
Summary:

H. C. Schumacher wants an application from the R.A.S. RS complied, giving reasons. 'Miss B.' [Elizabeth Baily] reluctant to write even the shortest formal note. Suggests JH announce her gift on taking the chair. Wants to 'jump' at [F. W. A.] Argelander's offer [to complete the British Catalogue]. Progress on his 'apparatus.' Has asked J. C. Adams to give the R.A.S. notice of the controversy about Neptune, in which U. J. J. Leverrier ('a very cantankerous fellow') has engaged. If Adams refuses, would JH respond?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3750

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.92
Summary:

R.A.S. voted to give its medal to William Lassell. Recounts the discussion of this among the members. G. B. Airy will be the next president. Applauds JH for the work he has done in this position. An 'olive branch' tendered to [W. S.] Stratford; he was made vice president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3790

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.4
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on a memoir by M. McCann on the reflection of light from binaxal crystals. McCann is a candidate for a mathematical chair in Queen's College [Cork].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4077

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.297
Summary:

Compiles published work, unpublished work, and lectures; asks JH to proof the compilation. Discusses meetings of R.S.L. concerning charter by-laws.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4525

From:
C[onstantine] E[stlin] Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.187
Summary:

Informs JH of the death of CP's father, James Cowles Prichard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4993

From:
F. W. A. Argelander
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.374
Summary:

Has notes on John Flamsteed. Shall he send them? Gives notices of two variable stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
F. W. A. Argelander
Date:
[21 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.55
Summary:

Further to reception of results from FA [see JH's 1848-12-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5493

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.394 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

The Equatorial has arrived safely at the Cape. William Mann has declined the position at Madras and G. R. Smalley offered his services. What does JH think? Encloses letter from Thomas Maclear and one for Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5516

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.6
Summary:

Recent political events in Germany. Family news. Hopes Lady Herschel's health has improved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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