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DCP-LETT-2517

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Frederick William Herschel, 1st baronet
Date:
11 Nov [1859]
Source of text:
Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Summary:

Sends a copy of Origin as a measure of his respect and in recognition of the obligation he feels he owes to JFWH’s book [A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy (1831)]. "Scarcely anything in my life made so deep an impression on me."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10132

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.19
Summary:

Has received a letter from Sir George Lewis stating that he has been appointed to the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Is grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11952

From:
Charles May
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.314
Summary:

Sends a small fragment chipped from the second great bell. Comments on the metal of the bell and the causes of the cracks. Unable to attend the R.S.L. dinner tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11982

From:
William Allen Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.344
Summary:

The yellow substance turns out to be pentasulfide of arsenic, with a slight excess of sulfur; comments on its properties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1395

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.38
Summary:

Comments about reflective power of metals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1396

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.39
Summary:

Further comments on subject of GS's 1859-11-10; comments on several experiments involving light and color.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1397

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.40
Summary:

Partial repeat of letter of 1859-11-10, together with some considerations about the molecular behavior producing fluorescence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14843

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1859]
Source of text:
TxU
Summary:

Sending CD's new book, The Origin of Species. Acknowledges CD's deep obligation to JH's Prelim. Discourse. 'Scarcely anything in my life made so deep an impression on me....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2017

From:
Baden Powell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.49
Summary:

Regarding JH's question about formulae for intensities of reflected light, BP encloses a paper concerning G. G. Stokes's conclusions about the direction of the plane of vibrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2388

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.248
Summary:

Would be glad to accompany JH to Kew to see instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2390

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.249
Summary:

Will travel to Kew Tuesday. Encloses answer to Duke of Newcastle regarding proposal for colonies. Welcomes any comments from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2391

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.250
Summary:

Encloses letter from Colonial Office to R.S.L., which was referred to ES because [B. C.] Brodie was out of town. Brodie hopes to see JH when JH comes to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2394

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.253
Summary:

Discusses [Angelo] Secchi's letter. Can supply the Jesuits in Cuba with magnetic apparatus they need. Discusses Secchi's views on cause of earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2457

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-11-7 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.311
Summary:

Must postpone meeting at Kew Observatory because of a severe cold. Asks JH to choose a later date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3153

From:
Thomas Spencer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.224
Summary:

Explains and encloses abstract of paper on action of magnetic oxides under various conditions. Discusses their purifying influence on water.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3426

From:
Maurice Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 174
Summary:

Announces appointment of James D. Forbes to the Principalship of the United College at St. Andrews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4121

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses his telescopes and their dimensions. Wants to obtain an object glass of an 8-in. aperture.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4180

From:
Adam and Charles Black
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Receives additions to JH's Telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4299

From:
Adam and Charles Black
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Questions concerning the manuscript of JH's Telescope. Will send proofs to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4312

From:
Thomas Cooke & Sons
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Sends dimensions of an object glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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