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Herschel12069

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.435
Summary:

Regrets he was out when JH's son called, but has sent him a card for Saturday. Pleased to hear that JH supports RM over his David Livingstone appeal. Suspects that Livingstone will turn up after a year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12070

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.436
Summary:

Is bewildered in his old age by the new theories of James Croll on the glacial epochs. What does JH think of these theories? Sees no proof of glacial action in Paleozoic times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12071

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.437
Summary:

Is grateful for a copy of 'Spaziergang' in Latin verses. Envies JH's varied accomplishments. Fourth edition of his Siluria will be issued in October. Relates how James Croll was appointed a geological surveyor in Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12072

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.438
Summary:

Tyndall wishes to resign his lectureship at the Royal Institution. If Alexander [Herschel] would like this position, RM can recommend his appointment to the Governors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12073

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.439
Summary:

Outlines the constitution of the Royal School of Mines. Now finds he has to consult other professors before he can recommend Alexander [Herschel] for a Lectureship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12074

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.440
Summary:

Pleased that JH can come on the occasion of F. W. Bessel's visit, as W. R. Hamilton, G. B. Airy, and Francis Baily cannot come. Comments regarding Foreign Orders.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12075

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 August [1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.441
Summary:

Charles Babbage believes that RM prevented Babbage from becoming president of B.A.A.S. Denies this. Hopes JH can keep Babbage 'from overloading the cup of misfortune.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14156

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0382; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private & Confidential.'] Seeks help from JH and George Peacock in persuading 'His Eminence' to change date of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14157

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0383.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Mr. Simonoff desires to see [JH] and 'distinguished vicar.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14159

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0384; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of Pierce Butler. Recommended F. W. Holland, who has explored Palestine, to Henry James. RM has been too busy to keep track of survey fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3192

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.128
Summary:

Describes proceedings of government aid distribution committee meeting. JH's letter was so well-received JH was elected committee member. Asks JH to write example-illustrated report of resolutions and to be committee's orator.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3245

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.129
Summary:

Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3451

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.126
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion about distribution of government fund for advancement of science handed over to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3452

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1856-2-11 or later]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.127
Summary:

Thanks for resolutions regarding distribution of government aid, particularly JH's dwelling on good example of B.A.A.S. Discusses proceedings of distribution committee meeting. [Marked 'Private'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7561

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.78; Reel 9
Summary:

Returned from Continent in September, discovered JH's gift of JH's Cape Results. Grateful for this memento of friendship. Hopes JH received memoirs from [Giovanni] Plana, which RM sent from Turin. Notes on transition from Cretaceous to Miocene in Alps and Apennines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8406

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838-8 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.292
Summary:

Urges JH to attend next Geological Society meeting, meet [Carlo Andrea, Conte de] Pozzo di Borgo, and see RM's new ordnance maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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