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Herschel10657

From:
Henry Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.30
Summary:

Would like him to accept the enclosed paper on the cause and effect of dew. Comments on various points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10658

From:
Henry Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.31
Summary:

Is grateful for his note. Would like to be certain of W. C. Wells's theory before he revises his opinion. His original paper was much larger. Gives some examples where he thinks Wells is in error.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10696

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.58
Summary:

The Council of the R.A.S. would like JH's opinion on the accompanying paper and drawing by Francis Abbott, and whether it should appear in the R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10701

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.61
Summary:

Has had a letter from Cleveland Abbe inquiring when JH's Catalogue of Double Stars can be expected. Howard and Thomas Grubb have just erected his telescope but the eye end is not finished. Instrument will be very 'handy.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10703

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.62
Summary:

Has sent JH's letter to Cleveland Abbe with a request to send JH the information. Has not seen the sun through his new telescope yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10725

From:
H. Temple Humphreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.78
Summary:

May be interested in seeing the enclosed [probably RS:HS 19.229]. Outlines his proposals, which he hopes to get adopted in Ireland. Trusts the east winds are not affecting him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10726

From:
H. Temple Humphreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.79
Summary:

Many thanks for his kind note. Pleased to find he is in good health and taking an interest in the work of the youngsters. Hopes Alexander (JH's son) showed him his plan for a binocular reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10802

From:
Edward Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 March [1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.157
Summary:

The paper JH sent relates to a sale of stock belonging to Willy (JH's son). Hopes he does not suffer from the return of winter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10803

From:
Edward Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 June [1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.158
Summary:

Has been intending to write to inform him of the successful meeting on Friday, but the four day holiday has caused extra work. JH's consent to preside provided extra stimulus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10809

From:
John S. Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.162
Summary:

Queries regarding the red glow seen during an eclipse of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10862

From:
H. E. Hubbard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.212
Summary:

Would like his views on the correct definition of a billion, to settle an argument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10931

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.277
Summary:

Received his note on the Great Pyramid when travelling in Scotland. Quoted in his reply to C. P. Smyth. Encloses a note from F. D. Wackerbarth of Uppsala. Will be sending him the volumes containing the photographs of the Sinai survey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10932

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.278
Summary:

The volumes of the Sinai photographs will be dispatched tomorrow. The cost of the survey has been covered by subscriptions and he will forward a statement of the account later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10958

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.302
Summary:

Thanks for his Easter offering. Sends a little book which he may find useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10970

From:
B. G. Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.314
Summary:

Sending a long letter proving one of JH's theories regarding the sun and confirmation of one of William Herschel's observations concerning Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10971

From:
B. G. Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.315
Summary:

Thanks for JH's remarks on his own 'What is matter'; comments on these. Also regarding JH's theory of the sun's repulsive force and William Herschel's observations on the strange shape of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10982

From:
William Stanley Jevons
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.328
Summary:

Scientific men at Manchester, J. P. Joule, Balfour Stewart, and H. E. Roscoe especially, feel that there is not enough influence on the Government regarding scientific affairs. Thinks the leading scientific men should join together. Would JH lend his name and influence to such an undertaking?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11154

From:
Henry Samuel King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.42
Summary:

His eldest son, Henry Seymour King, will deliver the annual oration at Charterhouse on 12 Dec. Would give him great pleasure if JH could be present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11431

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.342
Summary:

Would like to become a member of the Board of Directors of the Midland Railway for which there is a vacancy. Would welcome a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11547

From:
John Knox Laughton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.464
Summary:

Sending JL's book Physical Geography (1870).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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