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Herschel4415

From:
Henry A. Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Provides information on a telescope being built by [Thomas] Cooke for HF's brother, [Isaac] Fletcher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4429

From:
Henry Simms
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Provides information on glass made by HS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4612

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Answers JH's inquiry concerning JD's telescope manufacturing process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4613

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Confirms measurements of a transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4857

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.244 (C: RGO 6.170.197)
Summary:

Regarding telescopes in various places.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5018

From:
David T. Ansted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.399
Summary:

Informing him that he has just seen an original portrait of William Herschel in a dealer's shop in Bath.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5382

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.329
Summary:

Advises him to put his house in the hands of a temporary tenant so that he can rest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6546

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.292
Summary:

Is sending the third volume of Ecliptic stars. Has arrived in Leamington for the winter and for his daughter's marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6547

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.293
Summary:

Gives details of his various telescopes and cameras.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7117

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.334
Summary:

Someone has experimented with sound and finds that the pitch of a note is altered when transmitted through solids; is this true in JH's experience? Supposes that Lady Herschel has now returned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7313

From:
Charles Dickens
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.492
Summary:

Would give him great pleasure to comply with JH's request, but the trees are in the garden of a Mr. Powell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8646

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
Paul Luther
Summary:

Offers to show JH his observatory and the polishing apparatus he uses. Comments on various telescope makers, especially Andrew Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel908

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1859]
Source of text:
JHS 5.28
Summary:

Writes to JH to propose hiring JH's son Alexander for a year to work in CP's laboratory and make observations in CP's observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9207

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1859]
Source of text:
inc RS:HS 18.215
Summary:

Asks JH about two publications: [Felix Eberty's anonymous] The Stars and the Earth and J. C. Maxwell's theory of compound colors, WW recommending the latter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9577

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.318
Summary:

Is a candidate for the position of Principal at St. Andrews United College in succession to David Brewster, who has moved to Edinburgh. Would be pleased to receive a testimonial from JH. Has already received one from Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9646

From:
Samuel Fry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.385
Summary:

Fears his last letter may have gone astray owing to incomplete address. Will send off the photo of the moon on Saturday. Explains what he means by seven days of difference. Has also taken many photographs of the planets, which he will be pleased to send for his perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9894

From:
Thomas Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.228
Summary:

Was gratified to see his handwriting, and has pleasure in sending the order. Duties were oppressive but have now eased. The Pyx has been delayed for two years but must take place soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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