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Herschel5369

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.316
Summary:

How to evade attending the Queen's ball. Thanks for information on the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Sheepshanks]
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.356.158
Summary:

Is still working on the obituary of F. W. Bessel; JH will not be at the R.A.S. anniversary dinner; comments on the usage of various fixed points for producing standard thermometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5627

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.116
Summary:

Does JH think it worthwhile to extend his atmospheric wave investigation? Will be at the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5897

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.22
Summary:

Regarding his observations of the heavens and its relation to theological matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5898

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joanna Baillie
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.321
Summary:

Surprised that JB sees theological doctrines in JH's astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5902

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 June [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.25
Summary:

Thanking him for his letter in answer to hers on theological doctrine and its relation to JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6274

From:
Thomas P. Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 June [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.35
Summary:

Offers his rooms to JH when he attends the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6275

From:
Thomas P. Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 June [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.36
Summary:

Has no one else to offer his rooms so they are at JH's disposal. Has notified Mr. Hill that JH will be requiring them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6966

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.236
Summary:

Does he know anything about E. J. Lowe's book [Treatise on Atmospheric Phenomena, 1846] on atmospheric phenomena? Looks good but cannot trust his own judgement. Could not dine with him as he had another appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6967

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.237
Summary:

Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7431

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.1; Reel 9
Summary:

As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7432

From:
James Hayday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Has not yet received copies [of JH's Cape Results] from Smith, Elder & Co. [Algernon Percy,] Duke of Northumberland called to discuss binding but made no decisions. Awaiting JH's instructions by return post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7456

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[4 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.3; Reel 9
Summary:

JH's servant died in accident yesterday. Encloses papers addressed to AP but intended for [Count Jarnac?]. Suggests how to obtain help from [H. J. Temple] Lord Palmerston without appearing to violate rules. [G. H. Gordon] Lord Aberdeen shows no interest. Purpose of JH's 'memorial' to Lord John Russell was to obtain pension for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7457

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
8?] June [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.4; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses proof of Dedication to be inserted in presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results]. Book will be ready soon. Forwarding copies would result in great expense and half would be lost. Let recipients be notified and send for their copies. Sends three lists of individuals and institutions to be so favored. Expects unavoidable omissions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7458

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's lists of suggested recipients [of presentation copies of JH's Cape Results]. Wishes to discuss them with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7459

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.6; Reel 9
Summary:

James Hayday is recommended as best bookbinder [for Cape Results]. Explanation of how to bind copies for royal patrons. Encloses list of eleven royal recipients and Hayday's address. What shall AP do with JH's correspondence with late Hugh Percy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7460

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[13 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Will send 13 copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients to bookbinder James Hayday. Appropriate to bind all other presentation copies 'in Boards.' Please return letters from late Hugh Percy. Return incomplete copy of book to Smith, Elder & Co. JH suggests changes in epigraph and preface to express better HP's and AP's contribution to Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7461

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.9; Reel 9
Summary:

AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7462

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Considers it proper that AP's name be associated with [Cape Results]. Explains importance of public support of science by prominent persons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7463

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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