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Herschel1916

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Athenaeum
Date:
[6 September 1864]
Source of text:
WT B.14
Summary:

Sends a circular and JH's response to it for possible publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1917

From:
William Hepworth Dixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1864]
Source of text:
WT B.15
Summary:

Wants to send JH's reply to the circular [see JH's 1864-9-6] to the author of the circular, and allow him to reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph A. F. Plateau
Date:
[25 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.167 (C: RS:HS 24.61)
Summary:

Apologizes for not having answered earlier. JH's health has been 'indifferent.' Received 'Sur un Problème curieux de Magnetisme' yesterday. Discusses 'alleged free suspension of Mahomet's coffin.' Agrees with JP that 'establishment of a stable equilibrium under the influence of mere magnetic forces is impossible.' Elaborates on an experiment relating to the 'problem.' Lists the works by JP that he has.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3205

From:
John Benjamin Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.215 (Draft: Manchester Central Library)
Summary:

Outlines disadvantages of establishing a gold currency in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3565

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.394a (C: RI 528)
Summary:

Regrets 'stupidity' of Italian post office, which lost note sent to JH suggesting reprinting of passage from Treatise Astr. of 1833 on operations of sun in second edition of JT's book. Also wants to publish JT's 'extremely philosophical views' on muscle contraction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4175

From:
William Trant, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.373
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on the pursuit of astronomy, especially concerning the importance of mathematics. Desires to know astronomy not just as a 'pleasurable companion' but as a 'bosom friend.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4336

From:
Alfred Potiquet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.180
Summary:

Asks for information on William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4892

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.279
Summary:

Regarding the opposition to the proposed introduction of the French Metrical system.H

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4893

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.280
Summary:

Daughter has returned from Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5011

From:
Robert Addams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.391
Summary:

Thanking him for his letter to the Times [apparently on freedom of religious opinion].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 September 1864]
Source of text:
RGO 6.358.288
Summary:

Is very upset that JH's name has been attached to a group that wishes to import the 'French metrical system' into Britain; JH urges petitions or whatever is needed to retain the British system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6802

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.119
Summary:

Is returning JH's paper on 'solar spots.' Comments on George Wilson of Glasgow and his suggestions on the use of telescopes. Encloses copy of a letter on the Moon's rotation. Was pleased to see JH's letter in the Times on the agreement between Scripture and Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6852

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.160
Summary:

Has just returned from a short tour of Russia. Visited Pulkowa and Nijny Novgorod. Had difficulties with couriers. JH's suggestion for a rotating disc with slit to reduce sunlight sounds feasible. Weather was unsuitable at Pulkowa for any observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7172

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.374
Summary:

Regarding the antiquity of the + and - signs. Origin of quid vides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[15 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.60
Summary:

On algebraic signs, riddles, and the state of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7174

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.375
Summary:

Hears that JH sits in his study with a stove. This is unhealthy for anyone with bronchial tendencies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7175

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.376
Summary:

JH expressed himself with great precision in the old Discourses. Concerning one of the publications of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Benjamin Smith]
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Thanks JS for JS's speech. Discusses in detail JS's views on the introduction of a gold currency into India. Believes that this is a necessity and explains why. Notes problems and advantages involved in the circulation of money based on two standards, silver and gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ohn] B[enjamin] Smith
Date:
[7 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Since writing JH's 1864-9-5 on JS's ideas regarding the introduction of a gold standard for India, JH has learned that 'the Sovereign is to be circulated at 10 Rupees.' JH discusses what he foresees as the results of this action. Offers suggestions for the future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel890

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[11 September 1864]
Source of text:
JHS 5.10
Summary:

Is pleased with the new wife of son William; JH is very supportive of son John's developing interest in language [an interest of JH's]; JH has not heard of any proposed Himalayan observatory; is sending a copy of his nebula catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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