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Herschel3480

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1840]
Source of text:
RS MM 11.192
Summary:

On what is to happen at the expiration of a three year period assigned for the undertaking of certain magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3491

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[1840]
Source of text:
RS MM 11.191
Summary:

On the 'misfortunes & mishaps' of the Aden magnetic observatory and on the proper care of magnetical instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3640

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[12 January 1840]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:184
Summary:

Notice on the 'final laying up' of the Old Telescope, with a 'Requiem of the Forty-Foot Reflector,' sung by JH's family on New Year's Eve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[1840?]
Source of text:
RS RR.1.3
Summary:

Reports on and enthusiastically recommends for publication G. B. Airy's paper on light polarity [see RSPT, 130 (1840), 225-], which JH believes contains true explanation for phenomenon of spectra bands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3863

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Confides that the past year has been 'a sombre one ... but not unhappy.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel401

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1840]
Source of text:
RGO 6.192.395
Summary:

A note, sent with the manuscript papers of Stephen Groombridge, to JH as President of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4100

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4101

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Thanks JH for a favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4104

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Tells JH who will be at a gathering at the parsonage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4124

From:
Charles Knight
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Compliments JH on 'greatly improved edition' of a book adding to 'every department of knowledge.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4125

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Reports on HJ's brother's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4186

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Notifies JH that a number of visitors will be coming to the Parsonage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4397

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Taylor, F.R.S.
Date:
[17 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.427b (C: RS:HS 22.37)
Summary:

Requests aid in obtaining materials for experiments, including metal ores.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4433

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Thanks JH and Lady Herschel for their kindness to his family [in time of his brother's illness].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4440

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.22
Summary:

Thanks JH for offer of financial assistance which he declines. Expresses concern over the impending decision concerning his pension. Discusses arrangements for his family's voyage to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4483

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840 or later]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4590

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.21
Summary:

Apologizes for not visiting Slough. Tells of difficulties of attempting to move his family to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5348

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[10 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.295
Summary:

Regarding communications from Paddington. Gives verses written in honor of the 40-foot telescope. Has some strange results in photographic work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5467

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.369
Summary:

Thanks for sending him the requiem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5468

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.370 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sending him the last Comptes rendus that can go by post. Hopes he can arrange some other method. Is always pleased to receive his publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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