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Herschel11780

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.140
Summary:

Gives recent observations with the 46" achromatic. G. B. Airy has sent the elements of the recently discovered planets. Latest news of the Governor of the Cape and his diplomatic missions. Mrs. Maclear's sister has come out to visit them and her health and Mrs. Maclear's is improving. R. J. Jones has decided to keep Feldhausen in the family and not sell it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11781

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.141
Summary:

Pleased to receive JH's letter of 12 June. Has to visit Agulhas to view the erection of the lighthouse. Gives details of the history of this new lighthouse. Pity François Arago does not continue his experiments with gas. Governor is in the North of the Country visiting the emigrant Boers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11782

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.142
Summary:

While TM was at Agulhas the large equatorial arrived, perfectly safe. Dome and railway have not arrived yet. Had a letter from W. R. Dawes. Found lighthouse at Agulhas well made and has sent sample of the material to Francis Beaufort. Not much news of the war in the Colony. Will take care over the mounting of the equatorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12020

From:
James P. Muirhead
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.382
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's letter on the water controversy. Draws his attention to an article on the subject in the current Edinburgh Review. Comments on the various theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12085

From:
John Murray [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 November [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.452
Summary:

Has received the papers of Richard Owen and H. T. De La Beche for paging. Encloses notices of a portable chemical apparatus; is it entitled to a place in the Manual?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12171

From:
Félix Victor Mauvais
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.29
Summary:

Feels honored at receiving the diploma of the R.A.S. Will redouble his efforts in the field of astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12177

From:
W. Leslie Melville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.35
Summary:

Delayed replying to JH's letter until he had more leisure. Will be pleased to nominate JH's son for a cadetship at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12333

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.190
Summary:

The packet from the Admiralty was not the manuscript; that will follow speedily. Regrets any anxiety caused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12334

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.191
Summary:

Will resume work on his 'Instructions' for the Admiralty Manual after the conclusions of his lectures. Will be able to forward it before the end of May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12335

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.192
Summary:

Has now completed his manuscript for the Admiralty Manual. Runs to 90 pages. To what Office shall he forward it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12336

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.193
Summary:

Has been condensing his contribution to the Admiralty Manual, now reduced to forty pages; comments on this. The Westminster fever delayed the Admiralty manuscript.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12337

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.194
Summary:

Received the seven leaves of his manuscript from [John?] Murray yesterday. Comments on matters relating to the Admiralty Manual and RO's contribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12378

From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.235
Summary:

Thanks for the letter concerning William Mann; has no doubt now he will be appointed to Madras. Met Lady Herschel and Miss Herschel at Guthries. Is going to Burnsall or Hurst Green to see a mine exploded by CP's son. Wonders if JH would like to come and witness the explosion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12379

From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.236
Summary:

Does not think JH will be interested in the exploding of the mine by CP's son. Gives details of the arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel124

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.579
Summary:

Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12492

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.358
Summary:

Arrangements for a meeting with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12506

From:
Adolph C. Petersen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.372
Summary:

A note of thanks for being elected to membership in the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12534

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.404
Summary:

Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel127

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.583
Summary:

Sends GA's correspondence on the subject of the Admiralty grant, with further explanatory comments [see JH's 1848-10-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel128

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.585
Summary:

A note to accompany further copies of correspondence to the Admiralty [see GA's 1848-10-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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