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Herschel4041

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1847]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The equatorial on the Dublin Observatory dome needs improvement. In the last fifty-two months, WH has seen three new planets: Neptune, Iris, and Flora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4042

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1847]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

WH notes that quaternions derive some interesting results in problems with three moving bodies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4795

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.185 (C: RGO 6.368.684)
Summary:

Concerning the method of observation by direct and reflected vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4796

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.186 (C: RGO 6.203.381)
Summary:

Regarding H. C. Schumacher and the intended distribution of J. J. F. Lalande's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4797

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.187 (C: RGO 6.112.273)
Summary:

Did he see the eclipse? Agrees with him over the H. C. Schumacher proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4798

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.188 (C: RGO 6.192.372 inc)
Summary:

Regarding the forthcoming meeting. Concerning the telescope used at Pulkowa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5658

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.147
Summary:

Thanks for his congratulatory letter. The name of J. R. Hind will become famous. Would JH suggest a name for the new planet. Saw another new planet last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5659

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.148
Summary:

Thanks for his early reply and for his name and symbol for the new planet (Flora). J. R. Hind has informed H. C. Schumacher. Hopes that K. L. Hencke in his new charts is not merely enlarging the Berlin maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6354

From:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.118
Summary:

Would like information on the system of education used at the Cape, for his forthcoming book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6356

From:
Charles James Fox Bunbury
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.120
Summary:

Is grateful for the detailed answer to his query on the system of Education used at the Cape. Is very busy and hopes to go to Italy when his book has been seen through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6766

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.83
Summary:

Observed a bright nebulous mass this evening. Gives readings for it. The comet is proceeding North. Has notified the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6767

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.84
Summary:

If not too busy JH would have doubtless seen the recent comet on several evenings. Gives latest observations of Saturn and its satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7443

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.13; Reel 9
Summary:

American ambassador George Bancroft gave permission for envoy to transmit official copies [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23 and 9-28]. Smith, Elder & Co. retrieved all letters written to American recipients before these were sent from American consulate. Gratified to receive JH's permission to publish [JH's Cape Results]. Already have several orders. Encloses Bancroft's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7444

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.14; Reel 9
Summary:

Just learned that American ambassador George Bancroft is disappointed at not receiving presentation copy [of JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7445

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.15; Reel 9
Summary:

Unable to explain how [Robert] Phelps received copy [of JH's Cape Results]. His name not on any list, and printer Peter Stewart did not send him one. Stewart requests copies be sent to John Ruskin and James Thomson. Will carry out JH's instructions for copy to Wilhelm Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7446

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.16; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's note to present copies [of JH's Cape Results] to [James] Thomson, John Ruskin, and Chetham's Library [Manchester]. Of 350 copies allotted for gratis presentation, 289 copies have been sent and 61 remain. [Alexander] Henning paid for a copy, but PS notified him that he was on JH's list of recipients. Sends letter that PS received from James [Stewart] before James's recent arrival in York Terrace. Comments on proper way to handle failing businesses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7478

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.24; Reel 9
Summary:

Sending last Royal copy [of JH's Cape Results] today. Edward Everett's copy goes soon. Suggests sending copy to Prof. Robinson of New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7479

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.25; Reel 9
Summary:

Delighted that JH was awarded Gold Medal by King of Holland [for Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7483

From:
Count Franz Joseph J. N. Dietrichstein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.1; Reel 9
Summary:

Forwarded Cape Results to Emperor. Will forward other copies to observatories, libraries, and individuals in Austro-Hungarian empire as requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7484

From:
Baron Koller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Count Dietrichstein is out of town. What is Duke of Northumberland's [Algernon Percy's] connection to Cape Results? Embassy wants to inform superiors in Vienna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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