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Herschel8463

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.443
Summary:

Contacts with Alexis Bouvard and P. S. Laplace. Criticizes an astronomical paper by [Robert] Woodhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8464

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.444
Summary:

Comments negatively on an astronomical paper by Robert Woodhouse. [J. F. A.] Gambert in Marseille has reportedly discovered a comet. Details on the medal to be awarded by the Academy to JH and JS. If, as reported, Wilhelm Struve has come to England, invite him to visit JS in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8465

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.445
Summary:

JS has received the medals awarded JS and JH by the French Academy for their paper on double stars. Reports on his new work on double stars and his observations of [J. F. A.] Gambert's comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8466

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.446
Summary:

Laments the difficulty of transmitting publications between Paris and London. On arrangements to get JH's Lalande Prize medal to JH. JS's recent observations and contacts with Parisian scientists.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8467

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.447
Summary:

On his contacts with French scientists and on their praise for the JH's and JS's catalogue of double stars. Suggests that JH, beset by excessive commitments, cease to devote time to seeing JS's publications through the press. Comments on the personal cost to JS of his devotion to double stars. Remarks on JH's efforts to measure the difference in longitude between the Greenwich and Paris observatories. Data on double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8469

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.449
Summary:

Comments on various errors detected in the catalogue of double stars published by JH and JS. Scientific affairs in Paris in relation to Alexander von Humboldt, François Arago, P. S. Laplace, and others. Various cometary and stellar observations of JS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8471

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.451
Summary:

Reports observing with J. N. Nicollet two comets. Observations of Encke's comet. Gives position of nebula to be observed by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8472

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.452
Summary:

Reports his observations of a comet JS detected and also of Encke's comet. Pleased JH is recovering from illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8473

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.453
Summary:

Sorry JH is still sick. Will send JS's new double stars observations to JH for his comments and for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8474

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.454
Summary:

Is sending his latest double stars observations to JH. Weather is making observation difficult. Will be in London in November; hopes to present paper at R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8475

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.455
Summary:

Has been delayed in France, but is sending large collection of double star observations for JH's comments and analysis. Has dismantled JS's observatory in Passy as part of return of JS to England. Comments on P. S. Laplace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8477

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.457
Summary:

Attended inquest regarding the 'calamitous' fate of [James] Grahame. Is sending JH inquest report, which contains important information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8478

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.458
Summary:

Attended meeting of the Astronomical Society and made observations of Saturn. Invites JH to dinner party. Activities at the Board of Longitude. Contacts with French scientists.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8479

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.459
Summary:

Thanks JH for information on JH's detection of Encke's Comet. JS's contacts with various astronomers, including Peter Barlow, John Pond, and François Arago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8480

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.460
Summary:

Reports on meeting of Francis Baily, Francis Beaufort, and JS with Lord Melville on the subject of a new Board of Longitude. Discusses proposed voyage of [James] Ross. Activities at the Astronomical Society. Congratulations to JH on his marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8482

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.462
Summary:

Has confirmed the existence of a sixth star in the Nebular Trapezium [of Orion]. Discusses interest among leaders of the Astronomical Society in securing a royal charter. Asks for JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8483

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.463
Summary:

Reports on discussion in Astronomical Society council whether to favor JH's recommendation of a new nomenclature regarding the angular positions of double stars, or to support JS's preference for William Herschel's method. Other activities concerning the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8484

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.464
Summary:

Comments on efforts toward getting a royal charter for the Astronomical Society, a paper by Peter Barlow, and activities of the R.S.L. Correspondence with Wilhelm Struve. Difficulties in getting his new telescope constructed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8485

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.465
Summary:

Has received JH's communication. Asks that JH not write JS unless he can write in a 'different manner.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8487

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.467
Summary:

Regrets the tensions that arose between JH and JS. Congratulates JH on his knighthood. Laments the costs and difficulties involved in the construction of JS's new observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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