Comments on JH's objections. Hopes to print some of the correspondence in his forthcoming book.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Comments on JH's objections. Hopes to print some of the correspondence in his forthcoming book.
A note of thanks for copies of recent writings by JH and his son Alexander.
Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.
Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.
JH's notes and version of the first canto of Dante's Inferno has made him attempt a version in the original rhyming meter. Would like his comments.
Is very grateful for his comments on her translation of Dante's Inferno. Will obtain Mr. Ford's version. Intends to continue with her translation though she sees no prospect of it being printed.
Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.
Has been considering the subject of standard weights and measures and thinks a Royal Commission is the best idea. Regrets that JH's health prevents him from being a member.
His note and the maps have arrived safely. Has made the necessary arrangements for the night of the 10th.
Has been urged to apply for the Headmastership of Sir Joseph Williamson's School at Rochester and would like JH's opinion on his suitability. Encloses a note from Edward Cooper.
Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.
Sending the dimensions of the Great Stone in the quarry near Baalbek. Has sent his paper to the Consul in Egypt. Greatly enjoyed his stay at the Herschels'.
Would like some contributions from JH for the Churchman's Family Magazine.
The missing parts will be sent in the Spring. The Academy would be pleased to receive any of JH's publications. Thanks for the pamphlet 'On Atoms.'
Is grateful for the testimonial and for the favorable way in which he is regarded.
Has taken Mary Somerville's manuscript [On Molecular and Microscopic Science] to John Murray. Would like JH's opinion on the scientific value of her manuscript, and if he could assist her in seeing it through the press.
At Turners Hill near East Grinstead is a pond, which feeds the Rivers Medway and Ouse.
Would be pleased to show JH the pond, but thinks it should be carefully examined before any reference is made to it.
Was grateful for his kind note and check. Family is still in difficulties. Employed by a Liverpool firm to sell engineering articles.
Is grateful for his assistance and will send him a proof. Can nothing be done about a new edition of his articles on Light and Sound from the Metropolitana?