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Herschel10535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.412 & 22.40
Summary:

Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10622

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.3
Summary:

Has been applying his mode of calculation for the barometrical heights for the years 1815-23 and sent the results to the R.S.L. As JH may not see them he sends a few comments on them. Would like a suitable colleague to share his labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10938

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.282
Summary:

Hears that JH is to be one of his parishioners. Outlines the local educational establishments. Should be grateful to know if JH would be subscribing towards their upkeep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11104

From:
Philip Jennings
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.441
Summary:

Much indebted for his kind letter, but is unable to interfere in the affairs of Sir Francis Knowles as he has no contact with him. Encloses a list of instruments belonging to the late W. C. Holford and would be pleased if JH would show it to his astronomical friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11451

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.364
Summary:

Sends a copy of the report, which he has looked over with P. M. Roget. S. H. Christie seems averse to altering it. Thinks it important to make observations of the temperature with barometric readings in balloon ascents. Only readings by J. L. Gay-Lussac at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11765

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.124
Summary:

Work will begin on obelisk at Feldhausen. Occultation of Gamma1 and Gamma2 Virginis observed. Triangulation survey will take TM away from Royal Observatory for extended time. Slave ship carries small pox and causes outbreak. Parallax observations show brightest stars, not nearest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12501

From:
Henry Perigal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.367
Summary:

More on machine-made curves [see HP's 1840-1-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12871

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0281; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter begins 11 Dec. 1839] Wrote to John Russell and Charles Grant in support of school system [at Cape of Good Hope]. [Letter continues 6 Jan. 1840:] JH sent to Colonial office testimonials for four applicants [for schoolmaster] approved by Russell. Notes devastating effect of dismissal on Andries Stockenström. Took liberty to inform Russell of JH's and GN's views on harshness of this dismissal. [Letter continues 12 Jan.:] Russell will appoint four schoolmasters picked by JH. [P.S. 11 Feb.:] JH is moving to Collingwood. Russell indicates sympathy for Stockenström. JH hopes this means new assignment for Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1350

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.300
Summary:

Concerned about the Daguerreotype patent in England, and questions at some length a paper on the origin of freemasonry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13754

From:
John Theophilus Boileau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0108; Reel 1087
Summary:

Loading scientific instruments aboard ship [Anshimy?] tomorrow prevents JB from visiting JH before departure. Missed annual R.A.S. meeting. Book of 'Observations' is nearly finished. Told [J. C.] Melvill that instruments in India were not adequate for observations of astronomical refractions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1948

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Humphrey Lloyd?]
Date:
[25 February 1840]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.27
Summary:

Both William Whewell and George Peacock agree to using the magnetometers, forms, books, etc, but do not agree to the provision of actinometers [for the equipping of terrestrial magnetism stations??].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.438
Summary:

Attests to the honorable personal character of Captain Andries Stockenström. Wishes the circumstances of his dismissal could be remedied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2195

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.439
Summary:

Acknowledges letter regarding Captain Andries Stockenström. Sorry Stockenström could not be reappointed to Cape. Offered to recommend him to the Queen for other positions. Agrees with JH's sentiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2449

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 February [1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.303
Summary:

Will send information from observatories where aurora are visible. Discusses occurrences at various observatories and a letter from [C.] Kreil to [A. T.] Kupffer regarding his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2801

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.81
Summary:

Believes Treasury will cover all expenses. The application for a Cairo observatory looks promising and H. C. Oersted is eager to set up a station in Copenhagen. Writes of the instrument requests of other stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2802

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.82
Summary:

Plans to order equipment needed for observatories. Asks JH to examine the bills. Announces that both Bavaria and Denmark are planning observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2803

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.83
Summary:

Is of the opinion that plans for the Bavarian observatory station should continue. Announces that the report is finally being printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2893

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.384
Summary:

Asks JH to petition King Christian VIII of Denmark to support the Altona observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2894

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.385
Summary:

Thanks JH for suggesting that the R.A.S. write to King Christian VIII, but requests that JH include his own name and mention Astronomische Nachrichten.

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John Herschel Project
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