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Herschel2658

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.349
Summary:

Will be in London and hopes to see JH. Thanks for his letter and the promise of sending his papers on light. Also wants information on [Louis] Daguerre's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2904

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.394
Summary:

Announces the discovery of a new comet by [Heinrich] D'Arrest, a university student. Wilhelm Struve has seen it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0589.10; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports the birth of JH's 9th child, Mathilda Rose Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[21 July 1844]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Tries to obtain equatorial telescope for Cape Observatory. Works only on Cape Results and his children's education. Mentions reforms in southern constellations. Announces birth of seventh daughter [Mathilda Rose].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5474

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.375
Summary:

When his packet is ready for the Cape, forward it to him at the Admiralty and he will arrange for it to be sent. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. When next in town perhaps he would be interested in seeing the new object glass for the Cape, which William Simms is preparing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5475

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.376 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Will send his letter to Thomas Maclear with one of his own. Agrees with him regarding the object glass, but feels that English artists should be encouraged.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6749

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.67
Summary:

Has traced the comet notified in J. F. Encke's circular. Gives his readings for its position. Has compared the stars near it. Hopes JH's family are all well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8542

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
Date:
[28 July 1844]
Source of text:
AdWDDR Bessel 225 (C: RS:HS 22.202)
Summary:

Talks about stiffening a vertical circle, or tube; explains that southern constellation remodelling has been very minimal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 July 1844]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20758 (C: RS:HS 22.201)
Summary:

Seeks WW's advice on a proposal that an international magnetic congress be held in conjunction with the 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting in Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9136

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0566
Summary:

Approves the idea of a magnetic conference sponsored by the B.A.A.S. Assumes Edward Sabine will lead the way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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