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From:
Miles Bland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.158
Summary:

The postal packet that he forwarded to Durham has been lost, so would be grateful if JH would send him another recommendation. Must not speak too humbly of himself. Finds Cambridge much changed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Nathaniel Bowditch [Sr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.200
Summary:

Has received copies of his papers that he communicated to the R.S.L. for which he thanks him. JH's study on Natural Philosophy has been reprinted in the States. Has forwarded the second volume of Mécanique céleste, one for him and one for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.266
Summary:

His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.267
Summary:

Regarding his request for JH's support for his candidature for the chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh University. Reasons why he thinks JH should give him a testimonial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.1
Summary:

Introduces Mr. A. Perrey. Remarks on tourmaline. Astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.106
Summary:

Is sending a copy of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue of principal stars. New observer in Yorkshire, a Mr. Beaumont. Pendulum theories known in France, and printed, but not apparently generally known. Is working on new paper for the R.S.L. on various kinds of pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.109
Summary:

Passing on the offer of assistance by Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for JH's projected visit to the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.112
Summary:

Giving the dates of the visitation day. Also the date of the next meeting of the R.A.S. Has been experimenting with pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.113
Summary:

Has forwarded the parcel as requested. Is unable to send O. F. Mossotti's parcel as he does not know his address. Wilhelm Olbers' letter is being translated. Attended a committee meeting of the R.S.L. on a new telescope. Printing of the Memoirs has been delayed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.325
Summary:

Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326
Summary:

Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1832-5-10 or 1832-5-
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.327 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Regarding instructions for James Dunlop at Parramatta Observatory. Richard Copeland has been reappointed to the Meteor, now renamed Beacon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.328
Summary:

Is sending letters from Thomas Henderson, the Cape Astronomer, also observations from St. Helena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.329
Summary:

Sending letter for him which was delivered to the Admiralty. Has had a letter from James South who is pleased with his reception in Copenhagen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Charles Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 November [1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.40
Summary:

Hopes that JH will reconsider his decision regarding the professorship at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.50
Summary:

Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.51
Summary:

His astronomical work has been delayed by ill health and he is behind with Wilhelm Struve's list of stars. Gives some errors he has noticed. A friend of his, Dr. Thomas Raffles, would like autographs of any famous men; can JH oblige?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.176
Summary:

Returns his paper and would be glad to receive an abstract. JH has been removed from the Council of the R.A.S. in deference to his wishes. King of Denmark has offered a gold medal for the discovery of a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.177
Summary:

Has sent off his observations by the coach. Account of the Oxford meeting is in Tilloch's Magazine, now amalgamated with David Brewster's Edinburgh Journal. Will be able to include the new catalogue of stars in the forthcoming volume if JH desires it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.178
Summary:

Hopes to have JH's catalogue for the first meeting of the R.A.S. Anything about the comet would be welcome. Regarding one of Franciscus Vièta's mathematical theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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