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DCP-LETT-430

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Frederick William Herschel, 1st baronet
Date:
2 [Nov 1838]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (HS6: 10)
Summary:

Requests information for W. S. Macleay on JFWH’s method of catching pelagic animals while ship is under way.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10096

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.433
Summary:

Welcome home to the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10097

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.434
Summary:

Of family troubles, and Matilda's impending marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10246

From:
George Grey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.132
Summary:

As JH has taken so much interest in education at the Cape, he would like some converse with him before drafting the final instructions to Sir G. Napier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10365

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.245
Summary:

Sending a copy of a little work on Cape botany for local circulation. Intends to attempt a larger Flora later. Starts on a three months' excursion next month. Sees that JH has arrived in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10366

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.246
Summary:

Sending some bulbs of Daubenya in which he believes JH was interested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10378

From:
William Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.258
Summary:

Pleased to hear he had a good voyage home and met with a great reception on his arrival. Sends some casks of sweet wine. Has paid the installment due on the shipping shares.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10379

From:
William Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.259
Summary:

R. J. Jones will be ready to receive transfer on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10380

From:
William Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.260
Summary:

Not convenient for R. J. Jones to take transfer of the property until Friday week. Sends a parcel which has just arrived.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10382

From:
Thomas Emerson Headlam
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.262
Summary:

Sending results of the experiment on the lens of a large animal. Hopes he was not fatigued by the meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10551

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.428
Summary:

Inquires about unusual weather at Cape of Good Hope in late 1836. Was there an epidemic of influenza at Cape early in 1837?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10707

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.64
Summary:

Calling his attention to the works of J. C. Poggendorf and Guillaume Weber. Does he know of the ingenious work carried out at the Cape by C. F. Gauss and Weber?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10798

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.152
Summary:

Miss Caroline Herschel has just been elected an honorary member of the Academy. How shall they forward the diploma?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10834

From:
Edward C. Herrick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.185
Summary:

Is interested in meteoric showers and shooting stars. Encloses a letter [Copy preserved at Yale University] to be sent to someone at the Cape for observations from the Southern Hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10839

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.190
Summary:

Sending a copy of his pamphlet on the Post Office. Hopes he will give his opinion to the Parliamentary Committee now sitting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10856

From:
Albert Hopkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.207
Summary:

Sending an address delivered at the opening of the Observatory at Williams College. Comments on the building and gives ideas for forthcoming work. Would be happy to communicate news to the new Meteorological Association formed in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10860

From:
Samuel B. Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.210
Summary:

Has made a barometer for his own use, which requires no correction for zero or temperature. Would like JH to see it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10877

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.226
Summary:

Sends congratulations on his safe return and also on the award of his baronetcy. Would like to submit JH's name as a candidate for the Literary Society; gives names of those already members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10878

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.227
Summary:

As JH has now returned from abroad can he submit his name as a candidate for the Literary Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10879

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.228
Summary:

Finds Francis Beaufort has forwarded his note to Slough. Reminds him that honorary members of the Literary Society are not resident in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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