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DCP-LETT-1195

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Boott
Date:
20 Aug 1848
Source of text:
James Cummins, Bookseller (dealer) (website viewed 7 February 2012)
Summary:

CD will write to A. A. Gould for aid. Thanks for sympathy and assistance about chloroform.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1196

From:
John Edward Gray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Aug 1848
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (Archives DF ZOO/205/7/254-255)
Summary:

Is sorry that any person has misunderstood his intentions. JEG read his papers on cirripedes at the Zoological Society without intending to interfere with CD’s work; he merely wished to record his old observations, made before CD commenced his study, and thought that by so doing he was helping CD. [See "Description of a new species of Anatifa" and "On Thaliella", Proc. Zool. Soc. Lond. (1848): 44.]

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1197

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Edward Gray
Date:
29 Aug [1848]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (Archives DF ZOO/205/7/256-257)
Summary:

It had been suggested to CD that JEG intended to anticipate some of his work on the Cirripedia. CD doubted this because JEG had suggested that CD commence the work and has assisted throughout; however, CD sought assurances regarding JEG’s intentions as he wished that "what little novelty there yet remained in the subject, should be the reward of my work". CD apologises for having spoken to JEG on the subject and will communicate JEG’s assurances to those who had expressed their opinions regarding JEG’s intentions.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-991

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Daniel Sharpe
Date:
23 Aug [1848?]
Source of text:
DAR 147: 47
Summary:

Thanks for note.

Glad DS sticks to cleavage and foliation question. Bernhard Studer one of few to take correct view on subject.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10332

From:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.214
Summary:

Forwards William Burnett's paper on medicine and medical statistics for the Manual. It exceeds the desired length but JH may prune it as he thinks fit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14063

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0285.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends more copies of prospectus of RH's book (Poetry of Science) for JH to distribute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14452

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0539; Reel 1093
Summary:

RS's progress in establishing standards of measurement. Lists objections to earlier methods of measuring. Compares various materials for use in making bars for measurement standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14821

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1848]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Thomas Maclear, forwarded to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1855

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt]
Date:
[26 August 1848]
Source of text:
WT 68037.8
Summary:

Wants to be supplied with a copy of RH's work on the 'poetry of science' [RH's Poetry of Science, 1848].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2937

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Venn[?]
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.461b (C: RS:HS 23.33)
Summary:

Responds to a letter received long ago concerning sounds. Is convinced that a 'new printed and written character' is needed. Suggests consulting Pitman's phonotype system. Believes joint use of Roman, italic, and Greek characters would create a more complete system. Stresses that he is willing to correspond, but is unable to meet in person.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3085

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.250
Summary:

Hopes JH has received letter thanking JH for Cape Results. Sends meteorological work. Hopes to quit barometric wave observations of atmospheric waves. Has worked with aides on meteorological variations. AQ's mother died.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel322

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.2.166
Summary:

Forwarding some misdirected proofs of ship's officers instructions to JH [see GA's 1848-7-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4398

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Venn
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.461c
Summary:

Lists difficulties with the [Isaac] Pitman phonetic system for writing Oriental languages in the Roman alphabet. Problems include inaccurate vowel usage. Suggests a revised system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4565

From:
Henry Venn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.462
Summary:

Considers JH's suggestions for correcting the phonetic alphabet. Plans to arrange a meeting of the missionary committee on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5488

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.389 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Has sent to India House to find out if William Mann has been appointed to Madras. Thomas Maclear's views on a new assistant. Unable to get a copy of Mr. Collet's Trigonometrical tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5489

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.390 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Will keep W. R. Birt in view for any vacancy that may occur. Will leave Thomas Maclear to appoint Mr. Montague. Will be obliged for the trigonometrical tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel556

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Sheepshanks]
Date:
[18 August 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.356.159
Summary:

Comments on the quality of comparisons made on bars for standard lengths, and on the possible metals of which such standard bars might be made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5635

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.125
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's support for his application for a post in the Cape Observatory. Outlines his practical experience in astronomy. Does not mind what post is offered him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5636

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.126
Summary:

Does not mind being considered for the alternative position at the Cape. Has seen Edward Sabine about the prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8332

From:
Richard Clark and William Shepherde
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1848-8
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.136a
Summary:

Increasing importation of [whale oil] allows Metropolitan Light Company to reduce [candle] prices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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