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Herschel5766

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.246
Summary:

Regarding refraction in various crystals and comparison with Newton's tables. Suggests a joint paper on the subject. His parcel has never arrived. Is working on a paper on rotating phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5767

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[30 September 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.74
Summary:

Thanks for, and comments on, DB's 1819-9-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5768

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.247
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Would he send his paper to [William?] Blackwood. Thinks it only fair that JH's first paper on light should be written on his own, providing he acknowledges his discoveries. Comments on recent experiments. Who has written the article on polarization in the recent Edinburgh Review?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5769

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.248
Summary:

Has received his papers on hyposulfurous acid and Mother of Pearl. Comments regarding latter. Agreement necessary on nomenclature for light. His own and J. B. Biot's experiments on light. Would JH read his paper of 1818 and comment on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5770

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
24] November [1819
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.249 (C: RS:HS 20.76)
Summary:

Sends paper on deviation of tints. Comments on findings. Encloses crystals of carbonate of lime, which exhibits the system of rings. Regarding his own paper on Mother of Pearl and his indebtedness to DB. Comments on nomenclature for light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5771

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.250
Summary:

Thanks for letters. Regarding printing of his papers. Would like to propose him Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Biot's law. Much obliged for his opinion respecting E. L. Malus. Thanks for crystal of carbonate of lime. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5772

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[15 December 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.79
Summary:

Accepts, with thanks, DB's offer to propose JH for membership in the Royal Society of Edinburgh; some comments on DB's 1819-12-9.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[17 December 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.80
Summary:

Sends signed certificate for admission to Royal Society of Edinburgh; the Cambridge Philosophical Society has just been formed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5803

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1819-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.273
Summary:

Regarding terminology for polarization and refraction of light. DB's statement concerning the experiments of E. L. Malus and light through crystals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
1819
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.33 (C: RS:HS 20.62)
Summary:

Acknowledges in JH's father's name FB's notice of the upcoming annular eclipse of 1820. Stresses the importance of observing it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6314

From:
Charles Blagden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.75
Summary:

Called to wish him a good journey and to offer his compliments to Sir William and Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7908

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Watson
Date:
[15 February 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.112 (C: RS:HS 20.64)
Summary:

JH's father and mother will call on WW during visit to Bath, scheduled after wedding of JH's cousin. Spent three weeks meeting science luminaries in Paris. Notes continuity of scientific endeavors there over three generations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7909

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.113
Summary:

Delighted that JH proposes to use William Herschel's 20-foot telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7910

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.114
Summary:

Received JH's profile. Glad William Herschel's portrait is taken. WW has one from forty years ago. Lady Watson not well. Requests information about 'the comet.' Happy for account of Beckwiths.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8047

From:
Samuel Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.314
Summary:

Mineral apophyllite [Argentine spar]. Offers gems and minerals from India for JH's experiments. David Brewster's papers raise questions about polarized light. Describes microscope SY found.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8052

From:
Samuel Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1819 to 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.319
Summary:

Will show JH largest specimen of apophyllite [Argentine spar] in kingdom.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8147

From:
Andrew Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.414
Summary:

Mr. Townley cannot get B.A. degree without attending one year at University and taking usual examinations. London papers greatly magnified disturbances. Things are peaceful now, but vigorous measures are needed to suppress 'dangerous Meetings.' Expects to enjoy Beckwiths' visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8149

From:
Ann Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1 July [1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.416
Summary:

Learned that JH has been ill since returning from Slough. Please visit soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9041

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1 December 1819]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2075 (C: RS:HS 20.77)
Summary:

Praises WW's new book [Elementary Treatise on Mechanics]; is working to get WW elected to the R.S.L. Criticizes a pamphlet by George Peacock. Comments on rules proposed for the new Cambridge Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9826

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.160
Summary:

Has not heard from him lately, though he wrote last year from Rome and gave him a resume of his travels. William Crackanthorpe is a good companion. The pavilion is being rapidly built. Would like JH to accept hospitality at his house. Gives news of friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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