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Herschel10155

From:
Woronzow Greig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.42
Summary:

Has just received JH's letter and note for his mother. The manuscript has arrived safely at Surrey Lodge. Is deeply grateful for JH's comments and will follow out his instructions. Has also just heard from his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10157

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.44
Summary:

Further news regarding the position of organist at Hereford. Hopes JH's parents are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10158

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.45
Summary:

The organist is to be judged by the Chapter. Will bear JH's suggestion in mind. Wishes JH could be considered for the Lucasian Professorship. Would like to meet him if possible. Unable to understand one of his papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10159

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.46
Summary:

There has been another fire at Hereford. [W. G.?] Hayter is to be judged next Tuesday. Hopes all are well. Own family has suffered from an attack of influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10160

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.47
Summary:

Has just returned from the Chapter, which has been considering the case of [W. G.?] Hayter. Will now decide on Thursday as new fires have taken place.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10161

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.48
Summary:

Believes that JH's candidate will get full support when the Chapter decides on the position of organist. Hopes all are well. Sends this to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10162

From:
George Gretton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.49
Summary:

JH's friend Dr. J. C. Whitfield was elected organist this morning. He himself is suffering with the jaundice. Anxious to hear of Sir William's health. Does not know anyone near Lichfield.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10163

From:
George Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.50
Summary:

Is in difficult circumstances and would welcome any assistance from JH in obtaining employment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10164

From:
George Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.51
Summary:

Was away from home when JH's letter came, which accounts for his belated reply. Would welcome a situation as clerk at the Bank of England should JH have any influence there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10165

From:
George Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.52
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance with his request. Would he lend him £5 until his first payment falls due.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10166

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.53
Summary:

Has only just had the opportunity of studying JH's paper. Comments on JH's theories regarding the musical scales and includes some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10168

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.55
Summary:

Amuses himself in his spare time with astronomy. Would like advice on the composition of the metal for the speculum. Hears that Miss Caroline Herschel is in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10169

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.56
Summary:

Thanks for letter and advice. Has been able to get copies of William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) papers. Would like advice on the size of the grinding tool. Hopes to avail himself of JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10170

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-7
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.57
Summary:

Has now succeeded in grinding his 20" speculum and it is ready for polishing. Would like to see the mounting of JH's telescope as it is not clear from the engraving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10171

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.58
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's offer of assistance and proposes to visit him next Wednesday. Congratulations on the addition to his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10172

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.59
Summary:

Has been unable to return the papers as he has been so busy. Proposes making working drawings as he suggests. Will take the papers to the Dover Railway to ensure their safety.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10173

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.60
Summary:

Encloses the tickets for the Philharmonic concerts and gives details of the program. Is going to cast another 20" speculum in a few days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10174

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.61
Summary:

Did not realize that JH would leave town so quickly. Cast a 10" speculum successfully after William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) plan. Is having difficulty with his grinding and polishing and would welcome JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10175

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.62
Summary:

Has been unable to carry on his astronomical pursuits for the past three years. Would like to visit JH to see the construction of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10177

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.64
Summary:

Regarding a musical phenomenon pointed out to him by F. A. Gore-Ouseley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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