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Herschel10089

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.426
Summary:

Matilda becomes weaker and weaker [letter completed 1835-3-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10090

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.427
Summary:

Of time spent with Peter Stewart, JH's brother-in-law.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10091

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.428
Summary:

JG is ill in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10092

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.429
Summary:

Has completed his revision of his historical work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10150

From:
Olinthus G. Gregory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.37
Summary:

Introducing a friend, Lieut. R. J. Nelson of the Royal Engineers, who is a lover of science. Trusts JH is enjoying good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10296

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.179
Summary:

Found his recent stay at the remote German castle very restful. Gives details of a large flight of crows and compares it to nebulae. Cure for sore throats. Hopes the South Easters do not disturb him. Intends spending the winter in Paris. Hopes that JH is preparing a two volume work on his scientific experiences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10297

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.180
Summary:

Is in Berlin together with the astronomers J. F. Encke and F. W. Bessel. Relates their researches. The new Berlin Observatory is a magnificent affair. May have to travel home sooner than expected owing to the illness of his mother-in-law.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10298

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.181
Summary:

Breakfasted today with G. G. Stokes, met Charles Lyell, [W. J.?] Broderip, and [Robert] Brown and had a fine time. Halley's Comet is visible to the naked eye.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10412

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.292
Summary:

Received his February letter and is pleased to hear that things are progressing. No one has seen Halley's Comet yet. His work on the reduction of the Cape observations is proceeding slowly. Had no idea he gave such a poor impression of the Cape climate. David Brewster and J. D. Forbes have not visited Edinburgh recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1055

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
Date:
[24 February 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.8
Summary:

Describes JH's location at the Cape and his observational sweeps, lists nebulae and double stars, as well as comet and eclipse observations. [Letter finished on 1835-3-5.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1056

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[8 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.14 (C: RS:HS 25.11.1)
Summary:

Comments on CW's work on light and on the velocity of electricity. JH's ruminations lead him to the idea of motion pictures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1057

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Augustus Lloyd
Date:
[5 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.18
Summary:

Comments on the possible loss of some mail going to England, the longitude of Mauritius, and the tides at the Cape. Wonders if anyone was able to observe Halley's Comet during the recent solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10619

From:
James Horsburgh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.500
Summary:

Hudson has printed JH's observations on the temperature of the oceans in the Athenaeum. Sends a chart of the east coast of China. Edward Troughton died last Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10851

From:
James Holman
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.202
Summary:

Sending a copy of his Travels in the Cape. Niece has just married a Mr. Kirbey, who is on his way now to Madras. Hopes JH is well pleased with the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10973

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.317
Summary:

Sending a little volume he has written on Native Standards to show their usefulness. Designed to influence the Indian Commission on Standards. Hopes to see JH at the Cape next February or March.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11313

From:
Bernard A. von Lindenau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.218
Summary:

Sends a few lines via Capt. Basil Hall. Remembers with pleasure JH's visit to Gotha. His visit to the Cape inspires interest. C. F. Gauss is occupied with magnetic observations. Lists some problems he would like resolved if JH has time while at the Cape. Capt. J. C. Ross has found the magnetic pole.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11383

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.293
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his flattering letter. Now two years since he sent copies of his observations to London and so far has had no reply. Would like to see them printed. Outlines some of the work he has been able to do with his very limited means. Hopes to be transferred soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11506

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.418
Summary:

Hears that JH expressed to William Whewell great pleasure in parts of CL's book. Has been altered and improved since the 1st edition. When in Copenhagen last year [H. C.] Oersted was reading JH's paper on double stars. Murray has sold 1750 copies of CL's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11677

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 January [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.42
Summary:

Expects an occultation of Jupiter this evening. Hopes JH enjoyed the fine cool breeze of last evening. Another English vessel reported. N.S. Wales acacias are showing signs of ambition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11678

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11 January [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.43
Summary:

Readings for the occultation of Jupiter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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