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Herschel14152

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0378; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses report by Lord Overstone [S. J. Loyd, on decimal coinage]. Will answer JH's note tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14153

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0379; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just now received 'blue book' on decimal coinage from printer. Forwards it to JH. Apologizes for putting this burden on JH, but TS wants to be fully aware of all issues relating to decimal coinage. Answers JH's questions about report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14154

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0380; Reel 1087
Summary:

Quotes 1682 tract by William Petty advising Marquis of Halifax to employ decimal system of currency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14322

From:
Archibald Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0485; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses, for JH's corrections, proofs of JH's reply to Lord Overstone's questions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14323

From:
Archibald Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0486; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses proof of revision of JH's reply to Lord Overstone's questions. Will print 25 to 50 copies. Does JH's report on Canadian currency to House of Commons contain anything new that commissioners should know about?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1716

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.203
Summary:

Note clarifying items of account.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1717

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.204
Summary:

Further account clarification [see SE's 1857-4-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1988

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857-7
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.21
Summary:

Explains why his paper on color vision took the artist, dyer, etc., point of view rather than that of scientific chromatology. Willing to investigate a more scientific approach and asks permission for another visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1989

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.22
Summary:

Plans to visit JH next week [to discuss color blindness].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1990

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.23
Summary:

Will bring [M. E.] Chevreul's color diagrams and new spectrum representation when he visits JH; confirms mode and date of arrival.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1991

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.24
Summary:

Thanks Herschels for their hospitality and tells about layers of volcanic ash encountered on a walk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2219

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.463
Summary:

Sends information concerning India in response to letter of JH's son. [Sir Charles Edward] Trevelyan has printed such information occasionally. Many do not see the importance of India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2371

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.240
Summary:

Discusses [H. W.] Dove's works regarding rotating storms. New information from Russian observatories gives a more complete understanding of the phenomenon. Has not seen Keith Johnson's new edition of Physical Atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2373

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.242
Summary:

Glad to know which of ES's papers JH has. Sends another along with maps from [Keith] Johnson's Physical Atlas. Discusses JH's ideas regarding relationship between solar spots and magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2374

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.243
Summary:

Mentions [P.] Plantamour's memoir on barometer and a criticism by Mr. Dilams[?]. Comprehending why variations of magnetic disturbances correspond in period with terrestrial year is difficult.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2377

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.244
Summary:

Asks JH to read ES's publications for the R.S.L. proceedings concerning colonial magnetic observations. Wishes JH could see R.S.L.'s recent accomplishments in magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.245
Summary:

Glad JH is reviewing advancement of science by R.S.L. members. Disappointed that little was accomplished in certain areas where more was expected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2476

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.330
Summary:

Returns polar maps. Advises on methods of map projection, favoring polar projection. Working on new maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel25

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1857]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.429
Summary:

Writes to arrange a visit to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2505

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857[?]-6-20
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.366
Summary:

Print of [Leonhard] Euler's portrait has been made. Copy being sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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