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From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.237
Summary:

Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.1; Reel 9
Summary:

As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hayday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Has not yet received copies [of JH's Cape Results] from Smith, Elder & Co. [Algernon Percy,] Duke of Northumberland called to discuss binding but made no decisions. Awaiting JH's instructions by return post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[4 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.3; Reel 9
Summary:

JH's servant died in accident yesterday. Encloses papers addressed to AP but intended for [Count Jarnac?]. Suggests how to obtain help from [H. J. Temple] Lord Palmerston without appearing to violate rules. [G. H. Gordon] Lord Aberdeen shows no interest. Purpose of JH's 'memorial' to Lord John Russell was to obtain pension for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
8?] June [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.4; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses proof of Dedication to be inserted in presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results]. Book will be ready soon. Forwarding copies would result in great expense and half would be lost. Let recipients be notified and send for their copies. Sends three lists of individuals and institutions to be so favored. Expects unavoidable omissions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's lists of suggested recipients [of presentation copies of JH's Cape Results]. Wishes to discuss them with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.6; Reel 9
Summary:

James Hayday is recommended as best bookbinder [for Cape Results]. Explanation of how to bind copies for royal patrons. Encloses list of eleven royal recipients and Hayday's address. What shall AP do with JH's correspondence with late Hugh Percy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[13 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Will send 13 copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients to bookbinder James Hayday. Appropriate to bind all other presentation copies 'in Boards.' Please return letters from late Hugh Percy. Return incomplete copy of book to Smith, Elder & Co. JH suggests changes in epigraph and preface to express better HP's and AP's contribution to Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.9; Reel 9
Summary:

AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Considers it proper that AP's name be associated with [Cape Results]. Explains importance of public support of science by prominent persons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Woolcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.14.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Requests permission to include JH on list of '[Five?]' presidents of hospital.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[14 June 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.155.366
Summary:

Agrees with GA [see GA's 1847-6-11] about paying up accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.125
Summary:

Encourages barometer observations in Mediterranean and Atlantic. Admiralty should support B.A.A.S. request for shipboard observations. Will probably not see WB in Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[17 June 1847]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1847-6-16], JH doubts that JH's endorsement of [William H.] Harvey's candidacy for professorship of botany would have much credibility. Does hold Harvey in high esteem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.320
Summary:

Asks for details of several actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project