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L1005

From:
Sylvestre Gherardi
To:
André-Marie Ampère
Date:
20 mars 1825
Source of text:
Fonds André-Marie Ampère chemise 183, f 55-75, Archives de l'Académie des sciences, Paris
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère

DCP-LETT-14

From:
Erasmus Alvey Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[8 Mar 1825]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 12
Summary:

Asks CD to send him some books on physiology and natural history from the family library.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-001629

From:
John Bowring
To:
Matthew Needham
Date:
28 March 1825
Source of text:
MM/21/69, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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HENSLOW-21

From:
Justus Radius
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
15 March 1825
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 26
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel11194

From:
Joshua King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.84
Summary:

Forwards a specimen of his cobalt. Gives price and the various methods of use and refining. Thinks the analysis did not show its true qualities. Would like to hear the results of JH's experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12544

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.414
Summary:

Is helping another scientist bring to publication a work on triangulation in the Alps. Comments on JH's idea of suspending an extremely long plumb bob at a particular precipice in the Alps [Foucault pendulum?]. GP does not believe the results would warrant the expense. Comments on the floating collimator [see JH's 1825-1-14], noting that he does not find it very helpful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2101

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.349
Summary:

Pleased JH liked his paper on differential photometer. Discusses apparatus for experiments on light. Describes some papers he has written and some he is writing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2442

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[20 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.1 & 20.202
Summary:

Comments on ES's measurement [in his Account of Experiments to Determine the Figure of the Earth] indicating 'the increase of the fraction expressing the earth's compression.' Predicts that ES's result will cause a 'sensation,' but does not commit himself to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3816

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1825]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Explains the layout of her recently completed catalogue of 2500 nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3953

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1825]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Wishes JH a happy birthday. Finished the catalogue of 2500 nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5694

From:
[Charles] R[igobert Marie] Bonne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.183
Summary:

Edward Sabine's and JH's memoir on the differences of the meridian between Greenwich and Paris. Hopes to print a notice of the same operation with similar results. Operations last year between Paris and Brest were not a success so hopes to repeat them this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5935

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.58
Summary:

Is sending a copy of Wilhelm Struve's paper on Josef Fraunhofer's telescope. Regarding F. W. Bessel's formula on longitude. Has copies of J. J. Littrow's paper for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6370

From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.135
Summary:

Is grateful for being elected an Associate of the Astronomical Society. Compares barometers. Grateful for comments on his pamphlet. News of expedition up Mont Cuccio. Local disputes regarding the results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6371

From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.136
Summary:

Thanks for information on the R.S.L. barometers. Would he purchase various instruments for the new observatory. Notes on star readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7818

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Wallace
Date:
23] March [1825
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.203
Summary:

Let Josef Fraunhofer make WW's whole transit instrument, and mural circle as well. Attests to Fraunhofer's artistry. Germans will soon leave no stars to discover. Wishes someone would import G. F. Reichenbach's meridian circle and use it on F. W. Bessel's plan. Suggests WW order clocks from [Robert] Molyneux or [William] Hardy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8011

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.279
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner Saturday to meet J. G. S. Van Breda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8453

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[10 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.434 (C: 20.201)
Summary:

Making, reducing, and publishing double star work is very difficult and, because of Wilhelm Struve's recent endeavors, less pressing than it had been. Mentions various doubles. Expresses interest in JS's plan to purchase a very large refractor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN1746

From:
John Russell
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
16 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/2/23, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Mortified that Smith has not yet received his catalogue of Heaths. Gratified by Lady Morley's [Frances Morley (d 1857), 2nd wife of 1st Earl of Morley] favourable opinion of the book. Anxious to begin his collection of 'Salix' at Woburn Abbey, Bedfordshire, and would value Smith's assistance. Has [William Jackson] Hooker's "Flora Scotica" but not acquainted with work of Seringne [?]. Hopes to see Smith the next time he is in London.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN2128

From:
Thomas Furly Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
30 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/51, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks Smith for naming 'Cnicus forsteri' after him, but concerned there are too many 'foresteris' already. Smith's definition very good, answers his queries about the plant. His daughter, Harriet, has just married and is moving to Devon. Directions to his house for Smith's spring visit.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

LINNEAN225

From:
Alexander Macleay
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Mar 1825
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/AM/178, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Thanks for Smith's "very kind letter" [of 27 January 1825]. Pays tribute to their 31 years of friendship, during which they have been "intimately known to each other without any misunderstanding or coolness". Forwards delayed letter for Smith from [George] Hibbert [see RelatedMaterial below, requested Smith's recommendation for curator of a botanic garden in Jamaica]; suggests David Don [(1799-1841), botanist] for the post as a means for the Linnean Society to be rid of him.

Thanks Smith for "high compliment" paid to him by Linnean Society [in proposing a portrait be taken of him], only regrets it comes so soon after the subscription for Smith's bust, which raised £190, proud to be the proposer of it. Uncertain what has happened about nomination of [James] Bicheno to succeed him [as Society Secretary].

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
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