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Herschel1412

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.50
Summary:

Asks JH to comment on the scientific merit of a large number of plates on solar spots sent to R.S.L. by Richard Carrington.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1414

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.52
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of JH's 1863-3-2, and another dealing with disagreement with William Hopkins [see GS's 1862-12-24 & JH's 1863-1-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1417

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.53
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of comments regarding Melbourne University telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14297

From:
Charles Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0460; Reel 1093
Summary:

Observations of cloud patterns after storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14320

From:
John Charles Sloan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0483; Reel 1093
Summary:

Proposes modification to balloon gondola for scientific research.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14760

From:
'Velocity'
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0949; Reel 1083
Summary:

Proposes hypothetical problem in physics of gravitation involving three unequal bodies falling equal distances. Asks JH to respond in Good Works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1706

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.192 & 16.193
Summary:

Asks JH to review paper on Aristotle's physics by George Henry Lewes, whose letter to GS is enclosed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1707

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.194
Summary:

Thanks JH for reviewing George Henry Lewes's paper [see GS's 1863-12-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1723

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.210
Summary:

Note accompanying payment for 'Notes on Science' for Cornhill Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1819

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0641 (C: RGO 6.200.85)
Summary:

Does JH need the original calculation sheets to deal with the errors in the nebula catalogue [see GA's 1863-2-23]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2228

From:
[Rawson William] Rawson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.472
Summary:

RR's brother-in-law values proximity to Collingwood. Discusses flora and the state of botanical science at the Cape. Sends letter from colonial botanist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2416

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.267
Summary:

Wrote to [A.] Sawitsch regarding Russian pendulum experiments. Encloses Sawitsch's reply. Discusses experimental possibilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2418

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.268
Summary:

Sends [Warren] de La Rue's letter on Southern[?] Telescope for JH's review. Swedish Academy working on reviving project of measuring arc of meridian.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2421

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.271
Summary:

R.S.L. Council has decided to publish correspondence regarding the Melbourne telescope. Sends early pages for JH's corrections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2422

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.272
Summary:

R.S.L. Club locale changed to St. James's Hotel. Wants JH's advice on two papers ES is writing on results from Kew Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2424

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.273
Summary:

JH to read his paper on nebulae Thursday, 19 Nov. Dinner will be at St. James's Hotel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2459

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 March [1863?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.313
Summary:

Describes pendulum design. Believes [Henry] Kater's is the best. Regrets Russians want to make own pendulum. Discusses nominees, including [G. P.] Bond, for R.S.L. foreign membership.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2565

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.473
Summary:

WS's photographer may get a grant from the R.S.L. Object glass for new telescope was stolen. They are still using the old one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2676

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.367
Summary:

Has begun to write about science again after a long absence. Intended to revise small part of her On the Connexion of the Physical Sciences, but it became quite long. Wants JH's advice on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2677

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.368
Summary:

Introduces Signore Capellini, professor of geology at Bologna, to JH in letter. Asks JH to assist him in any way possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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