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Herschel10261

From:
Dr. Groskopf
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.146
Summary:

Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11887

From:
Mary Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.246
Summary:

Nearly a year has passed since they received letters from the Herschels. Hopes JH's health is improving. Gives news of her own children, and the work of her husband at Orange River. The Equatorial has arrived safely.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1473

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Moxon
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
APS B.C831
Summary:

Indicates that JH is unaware of any such constellation as that to which CM has referred.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1885

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[D. François J. Arago]
Date:
[27 December 1846]
Source of text:
WT 67390.3
Summary:

Is very pleased about FA's biography of JH's father, William. JH comments on what pictures of William Herschel might be available to be included in this biography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2330

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.201
Summary:

Discusses possible meteorological and magnetic research possibilities in the colonies, particularly at Bermuda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2874

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[27 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.293
Summary:

Thanks WS for the description of the Pulkowa Observatory. Remarks on the discovery of the new planet [Neptune], 'a most spirit stirring event.' Questions whether a small distant satellite of Jupiter could have escaped detection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel348

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.56.171
Summary:

Seeking information to help JH prepare an obituary notice, for the R.A.S., of F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel349

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.56.173
Summary:

Sends some books in response to JH's request for information about F. W. Bessel [see JH's 1846-12-20]; GA's daughter Hilda is very ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3705

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[3 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.48 (C: RS:HS 25.9.25)
Summary:

Agrees reluctantly to serve as Foreign Secretary of R.A.S., but will be unable to attend most meetings. JH's [Cape Results] is nearing publication; needs to know where he can get the plate [of JH's portrait]. Urges that if J. C. Adams 'is medallized, it should be most cautiously worded so as not to bear the least allusion to that ugly word "priority."'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.49 (C: RS:HS 25.9.26)
Summary:

Does not want the R.A.S. to make any assertions with respect to priority regarding the discovery of Neptune: '...though Neptune ought to have been born an Englishman and a Cambridge man every inch of him,' you will never make 'an English Discovery of it do what you will.' States that [J. C.] Adams is owed much. If The R.A.S. throws down the gauntlet, this will do much 'mischief' and demoralize Adams.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.50 (C: RS:HS 25.9.27)
Summary:

Would not object if the [R.A.S.] council resolved to give J. C. Adams a medal, but the wording must be carefully considered, especially regarding the word 'discovery.' Presents a 'string of resolutions,' on how to deal with Adams and other contenders in the discovery of Neptune. Leave the question of priority for posterity. If the council sets up Adams as a competitor to U. J. J. Leverrier, JH will reserve to himself 'the privilege of protest.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[22 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.51 (C: RS:HS 25.9.28)
Summary:

Clarifies his position regarding the resolutions on the R.A.S. medals relating to the discovery of Neptune. Is unwilling to urge that they be accepted by the R.A.S, but can live with them because they contain the truth and nothing 'improper or offensive.' Suggests that if the R.A.S. does adopt these, it may 'prove a more fatal apple of discord than any that has been thrown down among us for years.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.52 (C: RS:HS 25.9.29)
Summary:

Has received the list of six persons proposed by the R.A.S. for its medal, along with who nominated each. Has harsh words for the RAS's actions [regarding the discovery of Neptune] and says it has been badly mismanaged in England. Urges RS to exert his influence with G. B. Airy to get some names removed. At end writes 'Burn this.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3710

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.53 (C: RS:HS 25.9.30)
Summary:

Clarifies some details in his letter to RS of 1846-12-25 on the R.A.S. deliberations regarding giving medals for the discovery of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3711

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.55
Summary:

Responds in detail to JH's concerns expressed in his letters of 1846-12-25. Explains that in awarding R.A.S. medals regarding the discovery of Neptune, the Council wished to avoid slighting either U. J. J. Leverrier of J. C. Adams. Gives views of G. B. Airy, James Challis, and Augustus De Morgan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3712

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.54 (C: RS:HS 25.9.31)
Summary:

Did not understand the steps necessary by the R.A.S. rules and that an appeal to a general meeting was necessary [regarding awarding medals, e.g., for the discovery of Neptune]. Assures him that W. H. Smyth did not write anything of which RS could disapprove. Believes the council has the discretion to deal with anything that comes before it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.10; Reel 1058
Summary:

JH is working hard on his Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel386

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.9.79
Summary:

Asks a number of questions that need answers before considering the purchase of a large new telescope for the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4341

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Expresses concern over health of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4576

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[22 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.291
Summary:

Believes council should decide the handling of the medal over the discovery of Neptune. Thinks that if J. C. Adams receives a medal, U. J. J. Leverrier should receive 'the more prominent distinction.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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