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Herschel6233

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.352
Summary:

Sending more barometric observations. Interesting articles by S. D. Poisson and D. F. J. Arago. Peculiar crimson light seen in the sky recently. The 'Beagle' will sail in May and will call on JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6234

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.353
Summary:

Is sending him a letter of Basil Hall. William Whewell is preparing another paper on the tides and is hoping for data from JH when he returns. Hears that JH will be home in June. Looks forward to seeing him again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6235

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.354
Summary:

Thursday will suit Charles Wood and FB is writing to G. B. Airy to meet JH in (FB's) room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6236

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.355 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

The Admiralty would like JH's opinion regarding the observatory at Mauritius and any suggestions for its improvement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6239

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.356 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Many thanks for his report on the Cape Observatory, which he will lay before the Lords of the Admiralty. Also thanks for the promised opinion on the Mauritius Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7361

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 November [1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/2.4; Reel 7 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Sends hourly meteorological register for 21 Sept. in Bahama Islands. [Partial sentence about] Equipment reaching J. C. Ross at Madiera.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[5 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.31
Summary:

Expresses his views to FB about the meeting of the Admiralty, Greenwich Observatory, [and members of the Astronomical Society?] held the previous day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1025

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[29 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.15
Summary:

In reply to FB [see FB's 1831-8-25], JH believes that [Henry] Taylor, the person who had done all the reductions of the observations [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue, should be asked to write the preface, both by reason of his familiarity with the material, as well as having earned the right to do so.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.19
Summary:

Grieved to hear of Fearon Fallows broken state of health; in response to FB's request, JH reviews a number of possible candidates to succeed Fallows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
30] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.23
Summary:

Expresses JH's preferences with respect to the appointment of the Cape Observatory astronomer in terms of the choices available [Follow-up letter to JH's 1831-9-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14807

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[18 October 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F32F3.10(enc: F32F1)
Summary:

Comments on the work of T. G. Taylor in reducing the observations for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue, and on an appropriate remuneration for the work. Enclosed are comments for the benefit of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14808

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[20 December 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F33F1.10a
Summary:

Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14809

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[10 March 1835]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F23F5.1
Summary:

Sent as a letter of introduction for Captain [William] Edie, who was hurt on an expedition in southeastern Africa, and who knows much about the region.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1526

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.11
Summary:

Agrees with FB and others about the need for adequately trained men to be sent out to remeasure N. L. Lacaille's arc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6198

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1831-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.322bis
Summary:

Is returning the proof of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Comments on the expense of printing it. Is pleased that Thomas Henderson has been appointed Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1831-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323b
Summary:

Comments on the instructions for the Cape Astronomer and adds some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6201

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1831-12-18 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.94
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice regarding instructions for Thomas Henderson upon taking the position at the Cape Observatory. Suggests Henderson supervise tidal observations, but not get involved in measurement of arc of meridian. Hopes to see Henderson before his departure, but JH's mother now gravely ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326bis (C: RS:HS 21.100)
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice on a political document prepared by Thomas Drummond analyzing parliamentary representation and taxation in mathematical terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1833-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.332bis (C: RS:HS 21.138)
Summary:

Answer to FB's queries regarding chronometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6224

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.343bis (C: RS:HS 21.188)
Summary:

Has received the letters and parcels safely. Is starting reducing his sweeps. Observations in Dublin Observatory. Comments on the various functions of observatories. News of scientific events at the Cape and various expeditions in progress.

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John Herschel Project
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