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Herschel11526

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.441
Summary:

Sending the results of his comparison of JH's drawing and the actual earth pillars of Ritten and Stalden.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11527

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.442
Summary:

Hopes to send a copy of his new edition [of Principles of Geology] in a few weeks. Hopes he will be satisfied with the manner in which he used JH's drawings. Comments about variations in the obliquity of the ecliptic. Quotes correspondence he has had with E. J. Stone of Greenwich Observatory. Would like JH's opinion on the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11528

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.443
Summary:

Did not intend to trouble him with his proofs, but as he has cited JH in the chapter dealing with the astronomical effect on climate he sends proofs for this chapter. Would like to quote JH's two letters on the subject. The whole book is set up and hopes to send the volume in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11529

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.444
Summary:

Much obliged for calling his attention to M. C. E. Du Four's paper, though he cannot reconcile the general reasoning. Comments on the effect of the Sirocco on the Föhn of the Alps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11530

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.445
Summary:

Sends Captain [P. F.] Shortland's account of his recent soundings and temperatures of the sea. Comments on these readings in the light of theory. What does JH think of the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11531

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.446
Summary:

Was pleased to get his twelve pages of slips returned this morning. In one he proposes an alteration of 3% instead of 1003 to 1000. Which is correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11532

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.447
Summary:

Scrope does not mention the depth to which the current has cut the granite in his memoir. In CL's revision can he quote JH on the pebbles?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11533

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.448
Summary:

Is sorry JH did not inform him of the paper he was to read on the astronomical influence on climate. Would like an abstract when published. Would also like a copy of the verses on the great telescope. Encloses a paper of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11534

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.449
Summary:

Sends today the remainder of his astronomical chapter. JH's comments or corrections will be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1286

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.59
Summary:

Talks about British Museum business, including the purchase of fossils and the hiring of George R. Waterhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14119

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1829]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0343; Reel 1087
Summary:

Carlo Gemmellaro measured elevation of Benedictine monastery on Mount Etna at 294 canne [6,688 feet].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14120

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0344; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH should speak privately to Archbishop [J. B. Sumner] on behalf of G. R. Waterhouse. Richard Owen's supporters are strong, but as governor of British Museum, [Sumner] is obliged to speak favorably for staff members who expect promotion. Will tell [Sumner] that Waterhouse is JH's relative.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3454

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.135
Summary:

Asks when JH can receive CL and Edward Sabine at Collingwood, that they may explain to JH why R.S.L. Council desires JH to serve as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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