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Herschel1904

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
[31 August 1829]
Source of text:
WT B.2
Summary:

Asks that JH allow Jacques Babinet to see the experimental equipment given to the R.S.L. by Josef Fraunhofer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1905

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[3 September 1829]
Source of text:
WT B.3
Summary:

Urges RM to read The Times for the previous day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1954

From:
[Davies Gilbert?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1829]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.33
Summary:

Seems to be about an arrangement to travel together.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2088

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.337
Summary:

Has found information regarding [James] Bradley's observation of 1759 comet [see SR's 1824-2-26]. Will send copies if JH wants them. Discusses [James] South's concern for Bradley's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2089

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.338
Summary:

Releases JH from silence. Oxford University will publish portions of [James Bradley's] observations of comet of 1759 [see SR's 1829-3-18, 1829-3-25]. Never expected SR would trace and recover them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2112

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.359
Summary:

Will not be going to America. Will advertise for boarders to assist them in the study of mathematics and physical science. Sent paper to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[7 December 1829]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR60 (C: RS:HS 21.53)
Summary:

Congratulates TR on his volume of astronomical observations. Skeptical about alleged changes in Orion nebula. Feels better telescopes and drawings would be needed to confirm this. Discusses own double star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2162

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.407
Summary:

Proposes to send telescope to JH to have a new lens made. Desires JH's opinion of the telescope's utility. Is hesitant to join Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2163

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.408
Summary:

Thinks his telescope was not well executed. Would be pleased if James South tried another. Advises how to improve performance of telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2164

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.409
Summary:

Anxious to hear the opinion of his telescope. Notices best resolution with a 3.5-inch aperture. Also, distinctness is best with correcting lenses in certain diametric position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2165

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.410
Summary:

Discusses further adjustments for the telescope. If JH returns to England soon, AR will come to Slough with the telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Herschel2635

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.327
Summary:

Thanks JH for his suggestions for her paper. Will accept any corrections he makes. Sends warm regards to JH and his new wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project, Brigitte Stenhouse
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Herschel2636

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.328
Summary:

Wants JH to return the last 8-10 pages of her manuscript. She wishes to correct and improve it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project, Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[7 October 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.386
Summary:

Invites the Somervilles to dinner the following week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3044

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.199
Summary:

Regrets tremendously not being home when JH visited. Wishes to present himself at JH's hotel this evening. Would like to spend tomorrow together. Will discuss translation of Light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3045

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.200
Summary:

Is pleased to write letter to [G. P.] Dandelin for JH. JH should visit Mr. Van Rees at Liege, for which AQ will also write a letter of introduction. Nevertheless AQ believes JH's name suffices as introduction. If JH visits Namur, he should see the governor of the province, Mr. D'Omolius[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3046

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1829
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.201
Summary:

Has just received invitation. Regrets delaying JH's dinner. AQ is in the countryside. Asks to be allowed to visit toward the end of the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[17 May 1829]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:51
Summary:

Thanks WH for letter on [J. T.] Graves's paper [see WH's 1829-2-25]. Admits JH could be in error concerning Graves's doctrines, but will let mathematical world form its own opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3311

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1829]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:36a
Summary:

Expresses views on nature of exponential functions and defines terms that may have caused confusion in [J. T.] Graves's paper, which JH found unsatisfactory. Requests JH's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3434

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Buckland
Date:
[25 January 1829]
Source of text:
EUL:LaII643/25
Summary:

Regrets will be unable to join WB's party at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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