JH having liked RP's book on Egyptian chronology, asks JH for a testimonial for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
JH having liked RP's book on Egyptian chronology, asks JH for a testimonial for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.
Is circulating JH's votes for the remaining Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-12-31].
A note accompanying some letters related to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-31].
The process of selection of the two remaining Sydney University professors is complete [see JH's 1851-12-31].
Many of the testimonials sent to the Sydney Trust are missing [see JH's 1852-1-2].
Thankful the process is over and pleased with the results; has no testimonials [see JH's 1852-1-3].
One of the candidates chosen for a Sydney University professorship may not be free to go on time; still missing testimonial letters [see JH's 1852-1-3].
Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].
Faster steam ships available may solve the time problem for the Sydney University professor [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Apologizes for the business of the missing testimonials [see GA's 1852-1-14].
Has sent three letters of introduction for JH's son [William J. Herschel?]. Says he will be accepted in the best society because of his accomplishments and name.
Proposal for dividing travel money for the Sydney University professors. Does GA agree [see JH's 1852-1-9]?
Agrees with JH's proposal regarding travel money for Sydney University professors [see JH's 1852-1-29].
Asks JH to keep memoirs JT sent with regard to JT's application for position at University of Sydney.
A note to add to a previous letter.
Apologizes for unwarranted familiarity used in previous letter requesting JH's evaluation of the scientific work of [Humphrey] Lloyd.
Agrees with papers demonstrating falsity of present methods of correcting barometer for moisture and 'dogma of one gas being a vacuum to another.'
Suggests possible times to meet with JH.
Reports on progress of the three Herschel sons at Clapham. Asks JH's advice on his plan to construct a telescope. Looks forward to visit from JH.
Can he lend him the Cambridge Calendar or tell him the examiners in the mathematical tripos.