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Herschel14188

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0414; Reel 1087
Summary:

Condolences on death of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14189

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0415; Reel 1087
Summary:

Agrees to host congress at Cambridge to assess data from [magnetic and meteorological] observations. Suggests adding D. F. J. Arago to list. Will include this in GP's address to B.A.A.S at York. [JH annotation: List of five members.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14190

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0416; Reel 1087
Summary:

GP prefers to meet on Saturday at Somerset House, rather than on Friday as JH proposed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14191

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0417; Reel 1087
Summary:

First regular meeting of Cambridge [University] Commission will be tomorrow at Treasury. W. H. Bateson was elected secretary at private meeting earlier. GP caught terrible cold on unlucky trip to Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14192

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0418; Reel 1087
Summary:

Reports results of first regular meeting of [Cambridge University Commission] yesterday. Health of Adam Sedgwick and [Richard] Jones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14193

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0419; Reel 1087
Summary:

Compliments JH's list of questions [for Cambridge University Commission to discuss]. Issues that GP wants to discuss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14194

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0420; Reel 1087
Summary:

Changes to questions prepared by GP and JH for tutors [at Cambridge University].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14195

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0421; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's views coincide with GP's views about constitution of [Cambridge] University. Adam Sedgwick, GP, and John Romilly will compose joint letter to Lord Palmerston [H. J. Temple], pointing out that present parliamentary bill [to make new statutes for Cambridge] is totally opposed to recommendations [of Cambridge University Commission] and to liberal constitution granted to Oxford University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14196

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0422; Reel 1087
Summary:

Told John Romilly that JH cannot attend meeting to review amendments to Cambridge [University] bill. Large protest meeting by university residents yesterday. Believes Lord Chancellor [R. M. Rolfe] will abandon bill. GP's view of how amended bill should distribute authority at university.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14197

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0423; Reel 1087
Summary:

Appeals to Lord Chancellor [R. M. Rolfe] are producing great changes in [parliamentary bill for new statutes at Cambridge University]. But Heads of Houses are angry. William Whewell's responses are 'arbitrary and despotic.' Extreme agitation at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14198

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0424; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards to JH letters sent by Humphrey Lloyd and G. B. Airy to William Whewell. Concurs with Lloyd's recommendations [for Canada survey] and with Airy's suggestion of photographic registers to determine simultaneity of distant observations. [JH note: Routing list for letter among committee members.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14199

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1851 to 1855]-4-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0425; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards letter from William Whewell. Referees seem to agree with Humphrey Lloyd's proposals. Busy with [Cambridge University] Commission business. Colleges are resisting proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14200

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0426; Reel 1093
Summary:

Confer with William Whewell on magnetic observations, then notify GP. Health is improving. Cambridge residents are angry over proposed changes but ignore similar changes at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14201

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0427; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded JH's and Humphrey Lloyd's letters to G. B. Airy and William Whewell. Cannot attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Leeds. Does JH concur with Edward Sabine's latest suggestions?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14793

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842 or 1845]-5-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1206; Reel 1060
Summary:

GP's views on continuation of magnetic observatories in colonies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7641

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Will soon marry [Frances] Selwyn, sister of Bishop of New Zealand. Favorable comments on [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN3090

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
13 Oct 1817
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/41, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Reports that [John] Haviland, Regius Professor of Physic and a trustee of Dr [John] Walker's [(1731-1803) professor of natural history] botanical readership, is opposed to [Thomas] Martyn resigning if it causes an election, in which case he [Peacock] would have to prefer a university member candidate. Haviland is under the influence of Dr [James] Wood [(1760-1839)], the current vice-chancellor, who is strongly prejudiced against Smith. For certain success, as [William] Webb is to be the next vice-chancellor, proposes Smith gains three trustees' support and have Martyn resign without conditions. Recommends Provost of King's College [George Thackeray] as best conduit for Smith's wishes. If the professorship is appointed via the Senate he [Peacock] shall canvas for Smith with junior university members.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN3091

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Mar [1818]
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/7/42, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Smith's candidature for Botany Professorship at Cambridge University. Hopes Smith will lecture whilst visiting Cambridge. Recommends Dr [Martin] Davy as advisor for Smith. Update on Trinity College members' inclinations: Mr Powell intends to run for professorship and although his knowledge of botany is slight, as a former fellow many other fellows have promised their votes to him, however junior fellows more inclined to vote for Smith. Confident that Powell shall not succeed.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
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