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Herschel10482

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.360
Summary:

Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[6 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.126
Summary:

Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11989

From:
Henry Hart Milman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1852-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.351
Summary:

Offering seats for the funeral of Arthur Wellesley (1st Duke of Wellington) in St. Paul's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12760

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
3] November [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0179; Reel 1054
Summary:

Will give every consideration to case of Benedetto Pistrucci, but Engraving department is long overdue for changes to bring it into conformity with all other departments in reorganized Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.25; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please return JH's letter of 20 Nov. Wants to correct error regarding men employed by G. F. G. Mathison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13434

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Charles Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0668; Reel 1089
Summary:

Charles Elouis discovered errors in Mint accounts since 1837 that explain earlier discrepancies. JH requests authority from Treasury commissioners to adjust previous accounts to correct those errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1377

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.28
Summary:

Has been studying the spectral lines of 'invisible' rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1378

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[7 November 1852]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H693A
Summary:

Thanks GS for 'canary' glass. Pleased with GS's 'photological' research, extending the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1379

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.29
Summary:

Asks about problems in GS's paper that JH is reviewing. Remarks on spectral lines paper presented by Antoine Becquerel to Academie des sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14023

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0266.9; Reel 1087
Summary:

No news from Mr. Mocatta. Discrepancy of £126 on Mint books will be quickly settled. Thanks for gift of tickets to HH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14083

From:
William Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0302; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends four issues of Practical Mechanic's Journal and unpublished article, all referring to JH's and to [Richard] Trevithick's contributions to subject of ice making. John Gorrie has attacked WJ's view. Asks JH to confirm facts in articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14535

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.40; Reel 1093
Summary:

Colonial 'Chest' contains excess of silver coins. Requests that £30,000 be sent from Malta to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14536

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.41; Reel 1093
Summary:

Begin copper coinage for Ireland as soon as pressure for gold and silver coinage slackens. Quantity is not known, but it will be considerable. Mr. Watt is needed in Bahamas; plan to get new clerk from Customs House to replace Watt. CT is arranging for Mr. Julyan to remain as long as JH needs Julyan. Encloses extract from letter by Rev. Walker of Liverpool.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14537

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.42; Reel 1093
Summary:

Glad that [Mr. Watt and Mr. Julyan] are working out well. CT will arrange for them to remain as long as needed. Delaying Watt's transfer to Bahamas. Acquaint them both with all aspects of Mint business, especially assaying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14538

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.43; Reel 1093
Summary:

Lord Chandos [Richard Grenville] wants to know superannuation deductions and pension expectations of Mint workmen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14828

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A response to JH's actions in seeking a position for [?] Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[5 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.120 (C: RS:HS 25.9.75 & Cdraft: 25.15.12)
Summary:

Needs information about the late Thomas Glanville Taylor, astronomer at Madras Observatory, as JH is trying to help one of Taylor's sons obtain a post in the Royal Navy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel224

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.125
Summary:

Is sorry that Sydney University was not too happy with one of the professors chosen, but feels the Sydney Trust made the right choice [see GA's 1852-11-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3271

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.158
Summary:

Hopes JH will present application of Kew Committee for financial aid at next council meeting. Includes suggestions for maximizing credibility of application.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel35

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.374.128
Summary:

A note to accompany the forwarding of some papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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