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Herschel2332

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[20 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.203 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.7.4; C: RS:HS 22.303; RS MM 11.188)
Summary:

Has discovered a flaw in the theory of actinometer observations. Realizes that JH's actinometer observations at the Cape may be useless and that observations made at Government and East India observatories should be suspended.

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Herschel2333

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.204
Summary:

Copies of 1847-2-20 letter will be sent to observatories utilizing actinometers. Earlier series will be replaced with accurate figures. Suggests method to measure temperature in actinometers.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel327

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.203.347
Summary:

Concerned about W. S. Stratford, who has not responded to letters; GA has a problem with the German notation of star positions used by Thomas Henderson.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3649

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1847]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB IV, 193-5 (C: RS:HS 7.308)
Summary:

Comments, after delays due to busyness, on JH's queries on the calibration of actinometers and gives results of experiments.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3715

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.58 (C: RS:HS 25.9.33)
Summary:

Has heard that the R.A.S. council's 'no-medal resolution' has produced much dissatisfaction, which will not disappear by a general vote supporting the acts of the council. Thinks that the course adopted is wrong. If the council will not reconsider in favor of a positive conclusion, JH suggests that the issue be raised in a general meeting of the R.A.S. and that its decision be accepted with 'alacrity.' Holds himself free, as President, from any obligation to uphold 'in speaking or writing' whatever decision results.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3716

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.59 (C: RS:HS 25.9.35)
Summary:

Has learned of more dissatisfaction with the R.A.S. council's decision regarding awarding its medal. Because the council rejected the proposal to give more than one medal, the decision to medalize no one was a logical consequence. Expects the matter will be raised in the general meeting. Wants some positive conclusion, not a negative one. Restates his original position that medals ought go to both, with care taken in the wording so as to avoid national rivalry.

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Herschel3717

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.60 (C: RS:HS 25.9.36)
Summary:

Has written G. B. Airy stating his approval of having JH's statement favoring awarding two R.A.S. medals read. Wants to be fair to U. J. J. Leverrier, and does not want to 'stultify' the existing council. Is enclosing a copy of his note to Airy.

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Herschel3718

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.61 (C: RS:HS 25.9.37)
Summary:

Proposes that R.A.S. award medals regarding the discovery of Neptune to both U. J. J. Leverrier and J. C. Adams, giving first honors to Leverrier, and specifying distinctly the grounds for awarding the second. Hopes his resolution will not be seen as blaming anyone and that it will have a 'healing and a friendly effect.'

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Herschel3719

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1847]-2-[12 or late
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.62 (C: RS:HS 25.9.34)
Summary:

Has written to G. B. Airy requesting that at the R.A.S. meeting, Airy show RS the note JH wrote to him. Announces 'LV's' [U. J. J. Leverrier's] election as an associate of the R.A.S.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3784

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Apologizes to JH for worrying him about the printing of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française....

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3785

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Nothing more has been done with J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française...; WS hopes to spend more time on it henceforth. WS also has been too busy to oversee the progress on the bust of Francis Baily.

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Herschel3871

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses the cost of printing and publishing J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française and of N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere [for which JH wrote the Preface]. Hopes to have both books published by the end of April.

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Herschel416

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.80
Summary:

Comments on the unsatisfactory [to JH] resolution regarding the awarding of the annual R.A.S. medal.

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Herschel417

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.87
Summary:

As disturbed about the medal situation as JH [see JH's 1847-2-8]; the solution seems to be to award two medals.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel418

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.96
Summary:

Continuing to try to resolve the medal problem [see GA's 1847-2-9].

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John Herschel Project

Herschel419

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.99
Summary:

Reports to JH on the discussion, about the medal problem, at an R.A.S. meeting [see JH's 1847-2-11].

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John Herschel Project

Herschel420

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.229.101
Summary:

More information on the activity of the R.A.S. in trying to resolve the medal problem [see GA's 1847-2-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4367

From:
Ralph Tatham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.427a
Summary:

Asks JH to suggest candidates for a professorship at the South African College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4522

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.294 (C: RS:HS 22.301)
Summary:

Discusses Neptune discovery controversy; believes both scientists should receive medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4787

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.177
Summary:

Regarding W. S. Stratford and the printing of the catalogues. F. W. Bessel's star corrections.

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