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DCP-LETT-1626

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
10 Jan [1855]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.110)
Summary:

Discusses views of Daniel Sharpe on foliation and cleavage. Recalls his own previous discussion [in South America].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1627

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Galton
Date:
1 Jan [1855]
Source of text:
UCL Library Services, Special Collections (GALTON/1/1/9/5/7/3)
Summary:

Thanks FG for book [The art of travel (1855)].

Is looking for a house in London for a month.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1628

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John William Lubbock, 3d baronet
Date:
10 Jan [1855]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (LUB: D21)
Summary:

Reports that his intercession with Folliott Baugh [Rector of Chelsfield, Kent] has had no effect. Baugh still believes Farnborough’s rights have not been attended to if entire fund is applied to the school at Down.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1630

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
14 Jan [1855]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.111)
Summary:

Has found a house on Baker Street to take for a month.

Mentions Daniel Sharpe’s study of the Grampians.

Association of various metamorphic rocks and relationship of their foliation to their dip and strike. Discusses foliation of schists and its origin. Comments on fluidity of gneiss and schists.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1631

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John William Lubbock, 3d baronet
Date:
15 [Jan 1855]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (LUB: D22)
Summary:

CD called on Baugh but found him adamant; he has already laid the case before the [Charity] Commissioners and if necessary will take it to a Court of Equity.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1633

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[21 Jan – 11 Feb 1855]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.112)
Summary:

Relationship of schists to alternating beds of slate in western Tierra del Fuego and the Chonos Islands.

Comments on Sharpe’s theory of curved cleavage planes.

Example of metamorphosis in a "clay-slate porphyry region". Importance of previous lines of cleavage and stratification in foliation of metamorphosed rock.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1634

From:
John Davy
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
30 Jan 1855
Source of text:
DAR 205.2: 227
Summary:

Responds to CD’s letter. The ova of Salmonidae exposed to air, if kept moist, will stay alive up to 72 hours.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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SOMERVILLE87

From:
Henry Brougham
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
19 ? 1855
Source of text:
MSB 13 / 409, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE88

From:
Henry Brougham
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
31 ? 1855
Source of text:
MSB 13 / 411, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10395

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ames] Heaviside
Date:
[27 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.154
Summary:

Thanks for having been informed of the death of an acquaintance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11000

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.153
Summary:

Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[30 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.6
Summary:

Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Hamilton-Gordon
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0007 & -0008; Reel 1054
Summary:

Deterioration of JH's health. Requests permission to retire as master of Mint. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[11 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0124; Reel 1054
Summary:

Fears wounding feelings of Benjamin Wyon if JH is seen as ordering dies for Crimean medal from Wyon's relative and rival. Sends official letter that relieves JH of responsibility for choosing artist for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0164; Reel 1054
Summary:

In reply to WG's 8 Dec. 1854 note, JH analyzes all Mint operations and labor expenses, and reports favorable balance. Advises against Treasury's plan to have money minted by private contractors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12749

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ewart Gladstone
Date:
[23 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0166 & -0165; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH wishes to resign for health reasons. Has already informed Lord Aberdeen [George Hamilton-Gordon]. Recommends W. H. Barton to succeed JH as Master of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benjamin Hawes
Date:
[18 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0187; Reel 1054
Summary:

Dies for [?] medal will be ready next week. How many medals should be struck?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Ralph Heaton & Sons
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0191; Reel 1054
Summary:

Directions for shipping copper coins to Bank of Ireland, in same quantities stated in JH's directive of 11 Dec. 1854 to RH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13170

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[8 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0485.1; Reel 1055
Summary:

Submits estimates of silver losses expected by Mint from Apr. 1855 to Mar. 1856.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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