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Herschel1740

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.9 (C: RGO 6.340.322)
Summary:

A note to accompany a number of papers on the 'toleration of inaccuracy,' a question of concern to JH in relation to the setting up of standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1742

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.11 (ACCS: RGO 6.340.327)
Summary:

A letter accompanying a proof copy of the Report on Standards, asking JH to read it carefully and annotate as completely as necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1744

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.13 (C: RGO 6.340.324)
Summary:

Asks for JH's comments on George Peacock's assessment that the Report of the Standards Commission [see GA's 1841-7-27] is directed too much to scientific men, and others will not understand it; suggests an appendix to show the relationship between the proposed measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1746

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.15 (C: RGO 6.340.340)
Summary:

A letter accompanying a 'fair copy' of the Report of the Standards Commission; GA indicates he has incorporated the views of all members of the Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1895

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
1 [October] 1841
Source of text:
WT 52331
Summary:

Explains the phenomenon known as the 'harvest moon.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 May 1841]
Source of text:
WT B.5
Summary:

Suggests a resolution of a small amount of money having to do with the exchange of some chairs; also asks about a dining room table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.9
Summary:

Is unable to come to London for the Standards Commission meeting and thus will also not be able to come to the dinner party. Encloses some recent photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2063

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.305
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter [RS:HS 14.304]. Discusses the list of principal fixed stars and its problems. Mentions several corrections that must be made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2064

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.306
Summary:

Asks if JH has published maps of Southern Hemisphere. Discusses [C. H.] Paravey's work on the history of constellations and ancient conceptions of the Zodiac in China, India, Egypt, and Greece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2065

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.307
Summary:

Encloses [C. H.] Paravey's letter [see HR's 1841-10-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2445

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9 October [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.299
Summary:

Sends [James Clark] Ross's journal and revised B.A.A.S. magnetic report. Discusses proposals for observation in Africa. ES will send various instruments to Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2446

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.300
Summary:

Sends letter from [A. T.] Kupffer regarding magnetic observations. Discusses Great Toronto Disturbance of 18 November and observation of it at Greenwich, St. Helena, and St. Petersburg.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2447

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 March [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.301
Summary:

Thinks enclosed letter should be appended to [James] Farquharson's report on aurora. Wants to bring magnetometer to Alford. Hopes JH has [Humphrey] Lloyd's article regarding instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2448

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 March [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.302
Summary:

Discusses proposed temperature experiments involving balloons. Prince Edward Island would be good observatory but funds are lacking. [C. F.] Gauss's article translated for Scientific Memoirs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2455

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12 July [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.309
Summary:

Wants JH to include [J. C.] Ross's instructions in his forthcoming report. Encloses tract on station errors. Discusses [Elias] Loomis's findings regarding errors in measurement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2465

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 February [1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.319
Summary:

Will be happy to send particulars from [C. F.] Gauss's information. [Humphrey] Lloyd's instrument records changes in horizontal intensity best. Wants to employ magnetometers in New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2467

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 July [1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.321
Summary:

Corrects information from an earlier letter. [John] Caldecott stated that diurnal curve of declination changed with monsoon at Trivandum. Discusses [William] Allen and observation with transportable magnetometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2471

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 March [1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.325
Summary:

Sends JH some actinometer observations and a letter from G. B. Airy to forward to Humphrey Lloyd. Also some observations of shooting stars made by [James] Farquharson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2838

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.118
Summary:

Discusses problem involving JH, George Peacock, Humphrey Lloyd, and Wilhelm Weber regarding the price of magnetometers. Also mentions reports of magnetic observations in Russia and at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2839

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.119
Summary:

Asks JH's advice on the publication of various observations. Is also awaiting advice from Humphrey Lloyd.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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