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Herschel14084

From:
William Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0303; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks permission to publish parts of JH's 21 Nov. 1852 letter to WJ to refute John Gorrie's denial of JH's contribution to ice making. Sends issue of Practical Mechanic's Journal containing Gorrie's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14262

From:
H. R. Reynolds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0440; Reel 1093
Summary:

HR can do nothing about [Horiton?] until 'Major of that place' writes to JH. Has turned this case over to HR's assistant for Mint affairs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14539

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.44; Reel 1093
Summary:

Order for 'Return of Coin' melted by Bank [of England] was sent to Bank's governor [Thomson Hankey] and deputy governor. Congratulates JH on [marriage of daughter Caroline to son of next prime minister, [George Hamilton-Gordon,] Lord Aberdeen].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14540

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.45; Reel 1093
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness will meet with governor and deputy governor of Bank [of England] at three today in Treasury office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3086

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.251
Summary:

Lists volumes for JH sent to R.S.L. One includes observations of transit instrument of 1836-1839. Also follow-up on climate of Belgium. Thanks for wonderful reception in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3182

From:
William Shanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.202
Summary:

Describes WS's forthcoming volume, and asks JH to subscribe to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9866

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.200
Summary:

Was pleased to hear the good news. There have been movements in the political world. Had a long talk with George Gordon (4th Earl of A[berdeen]). Hopes Lady Herschel has recovered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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