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RS-MM-000721

From:
Spencer Joshua Alwyne Compton, 2nd Marquess of Northampton
To:
J W Lubbock
Date:
6 December 1838
Source of text:
MM/12/38, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000722

From:
Peter Mark Roget
To:
Anthony Panizzi
Date:
12 December 1838
Source of text:
MM/12/39, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000723

From:
Peter Mark Roget
To:
P M Roget
Date:
15 December 1838
Source of text:
MM/12/40, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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Faraday1122

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
5 December 1838
Source of text:
LA MS 38-34
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1123

From:
Richard Owen
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
c 12 December 1838
Source of text:
Elizabeth M. Milton
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1124

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
13 December 1838
Source of text:
ULC MS add 5354, letter 9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1125

From:
Theodore Drury
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
17 December 1838
Source of text:
Drury (1839), 126-7
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1126

From:
Charles Turner
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
18 December 1838
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.33
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1127

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
29 December 1838
Source of text:
BL add MS 37191, f.68
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1120

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.11.2
Summary:

Arranges a meeting with CW and Edward Sabine to prepare a report on magnetic proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12033

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.396
Summary:

The Silurian System is now at the binders, and he is now relaxing and doing Christmas visiting. Proposes to write to the editor of the Annals of Philosophy giving details of the vase to be presented to JH to mark his Cape sojourn. Can also send the literary effusions to Lady Herschel if she desires them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12209

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.65
Summary:

Relating recent political events at the Cape. The Apprentices have been freed. Port Natal occupied. Kaffirs at peace. Regrets that JH would not stand as president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.67
Summary:

Writes about arrangements for an R.S.L. council meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12873

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[23 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0283; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 21.273)
Summary:

Urges SC to arrange meeting of R.S.L. deputation with Lord Melbourne as quickly as possible to discuss funding for magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13704

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0059; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that JH has not received 'Cape papers' sent with FB's letter. Estimates not yet called for. FB will see that Cape [necessities?] are not forgotten. When will JH present R.S.L. recommendation of 'the Expedition'? That would be good opportunity to 'fire another shot' at Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] or Mr. Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14174

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0400; Reel 1087
Summary:

Putting pressure on Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] regarding Antarctic expedition. Asked Melbourne to communicate with J. W. Lubbock, who is in London, instead of with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2086

From:
Charles Richardson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.335
Summary:

Long discussion of the sounds and etymologies of various words. [Probably in reference to the dictionary CR was preparing; see RS:HS 14.333].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2745

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.25
Summary:

Describes his meeting with Francis Beaufort and James Ross. Strongly urges that the Southern magnetic research begin in the spring. Speaks of efforts to have the expedition approved by the R.S.L., which is favored by the Board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2746

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.26
Summary:

Writes of finding barometric data from some 1836 meteorological observations. Is sending two diagrams. Offers to help JH write a report for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2747

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.27
Summary:

Encloses maps from the Magnetic Department and a paper published in 1836.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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