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Herschel7639

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[9 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.6; Reel 9
Summary:

[JH's abstract] Destinations for copies of JH's Cape Results addressed to FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[22 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.74
Summary:

Admiralty wants to adapt observatory at Mauritius for rating ship chronometers in southern hemisphere. Rigorous attention to time determination would benefit meteorological, hydrographic, and astronomical observations, making Mauritius 'a National Center of Reference' for global research.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[5 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.174 (C: RS:HS 21.88)
Summary:

Remarks by JH on proof sheet of Henry Taylor's catalog of circumpolar stars observed by Stephen Groombridge. Why is Gerard Moll, a foreigner, engaged in purely English controversy? JH wants no part of Charles Babbage and James South in this matter. Regrets JH's earlier statements. Sends extract from [Richard] Copeland's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
Huntington Library (C: RS:HS 21.15)
Summary:

[Richard] Taylor is very anxious that the Astronomical Society reconsider its decision to discontinue his services as printer of the Society's publications. Suggests presentation of a gift to William Stratford for his services as secretary of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8639

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[26 November 1830]
Source of text:
Huntington Library (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.13)
Summary:

With great reluctance due to his plans for the future, JH agrees to let his name stand in nomination for the Presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8799

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[3 February 1836]
Source of text:
Science Museum Archives MS 1130
Summary:

Has been observing Halley's Comet —'altogether the most beautiful thing I ever saw in a telescope.' Comet has tripled in diameter during the last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8854

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[3 July 1836]
Source of text:
Univ. of London Library
Summary:

Has received Francis Baily's Account of the Rev. John Flamsteed [1835]. Comments that its best part is Baily's restoration of the British Catalogue. JH now thinks less of Flamsteed.

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John Herschel Project
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