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Herschel12324

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.181
Summary:

Circular Magnetic results. Observations of solar spots. Determining Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12325

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.182
Summary:

Circular Magnetic and meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12377

From:
Charles William Pasley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.234
Summary:

Would like to see C. F. Schönbein's invention tried but has not the means to afford any assistance at the moment. Understands that Edward Sabine is to introduce Schönbein to the Master General of Ordnance, so he will be in good hands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12444

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.301
Summary:

GP accepts a position which JH offers him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12824

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[19 September 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0231; Reel 1054
Summary:

Protests erroneous impression in today's report of JH's conduct at closing meeting of B.A.A.S. Does not know what gave rise to T. D. Morris-Stirling's remarks regarding electric telegraph. Witnesses confirm that JH did not malign British science. [JH annotation: Printed 21 Sept. 1846.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12859

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. D. Morris-Stirling
Date:
[22 September 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0266; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received copy of TM's letter to the Times and sends copy of JH's letter to the Times. Recounts words that JH and TM used; wishes 'foam' had been used instead of 'scum,' to prevent misunderstanding [at B.A.A.S. meeting].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12861

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1846 to 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0268; Reel 1054
Summary:

W. S. Stratford, G. B. Airy, and JH agree that B.A.A.S. should publish star catalogs of N. L. Lacaille and J. J. L. Lalande without using government money. Proposes distribution to observatories. [JH annotation: Committee added two more observatories to list.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hugh Falconer
Date:
[2 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.71
Summary:

The committee dealing with applying to the government for aid should meet soon, and so JH wants some questions answered from one of the authors of Fauna Antiqua Sivalensis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1296

From:
Hugh Falconer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.72 & 73
Summary:

As HF is likely to be immediately ordered back to India, he is in no position to prepare himself to appear before the government seeking funds to publish Fauna Antiqua Sivalensis. Encloses a brief statement to the above effect to be read to the B.A.A.S. committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12974

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0388; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received WS's note about G. B. Airy's action regarding new warrant for Board of Visitors. Feels that Airy's cooperation is necessary in light of anomalous position of one board member. Recommends referring matter to Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13060

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Samuel] Stratford
Date:
9 [October] 1846
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0473; Reel 1055
Summary:

Do not let catalogues make WS uneasy. Government money is available to pay printer. Will try to bring out N. L. Lacaille's work before 25 Sept. if JH can obtain [Thomas] Henderson's papers and WS's notes for the preface. Will not interfere with [T.R.] Robinson's committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel131

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.140.567
Summary:

Expresses some concerns about GA's having indicated support for a particular candidate for the Board of Visitors. [Very faint.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13177

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Venn
Date:
[1846 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0486; Reel 1055
Summary:

Hopes Sir R. H. Inglis explained JH's delay in answering. Missionaries have obligation to preserve unwritten languages. Suggests 'Phonotypic' system of [Isaac] Pitman, with some alterations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1 June 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0646; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's opinions about disruptive effect of tremors on observatory if proposed railway tunnel is built under Greenwich Park. Proposes method for adjusting train schedule to reduce interference with observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13750

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0105; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's check for £300 for Harris family. Measurements of Gamma Virginis made by W. R. Dawes under GB's direction. Will send future observations to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13755

From:
[S?] Bold
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0109.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Invites JH to join SB and Mr. Bold at 'our stable' tomorrow evening. Hopes [J. B. A.] Dumas will arrive from Paris then.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13779

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0130.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Luke Howard wants to borrow from W. R. Birt JH's German work describing Karl Kreil's 'Barometrograph.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14087

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0306.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wants to visit JH at Collingwood this weekend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14122

From:
Robert Mallet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0346; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends results of RM's experiment on wave motion and earthquakes that RM will report at B.A.A.S. meeting in Southampton. Proposes new committee to implement RM's project.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14155

From:
T. D. Morris-Stirling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0381; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Encloses copy of TM's letter to the Times responding to news report of TM's altercation with JH and [T. R.] Robinson at B.A.A.S. meeting.

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