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Herschel12066

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.432
Summary:

Regarding the feasibility of a translation of Carl Ritter's geographical works. Will put the matter to the Council of the Royal Geographical Society and let JH know their views. The Russians were grateful for JH's help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12153

From:
Harry W. Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12 July [1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.10
Summary:

Much obliged for JH applying to the Horse Guards on HM's behalf. Has now received his appointment to the 28th Regiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12156

From:
John Gibson Macvicar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.14
Summary:

Enclosing a paper for JH's perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12184

From:
William Hallowes Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.42
Summary:

Cases have been ordered by Mr. Graham. Final meeting of the Committee for the Restoration of the Standards is fixed for 29 Apr. Will notify him should it be postponed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12226

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.83
Summary:

Hopes JH and Lady Herschel will be able to visit them on some days named. Will write respecting trains as soon as they hear the answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12227

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.84
Summary:

Regrets Lady Herschel cannot visit them, but is pleased they are to receive JH and his daughter. Mrs. Nasmyth is writing regarding trains and they will be met at Penshurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12228

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.85
Summary:

Concerned to hear that JH's health suffered as the result of the visit to JN. Happy that Warren de La Rue and [J.?] Müller are giving their attention to the objects on the sun. Comments on a peculiar sunspot. Appreciates the promise of the new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Thanks for the cuneiform signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12244

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.101
Summary:

The contents of JH's note has not surprised him. Encloses report of the trial for the better understanding of JH. Will be at Upton in a day or so.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12288

From:
James Robert Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.144
Summary:

Professor W. J. M. Rankine lent JN JH's paper on the meter, yard, and foot. Would JH present a copy to the Institution of Engineers in Scotland? JN is president at the moment and hopes to introduce this subject. Hopes that JH will publish any further ideas he has on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12468

From:
Francis Cranmer Penrose
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1864-7
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.334
Summary:

Is sending JH a paper on standardization of measurement, using decimalization but not the meter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1258

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.21
Summary:

Would like JH's permission to make public JH's letter of 1826-11-14 in defence of the conduct of the late Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1260

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.23
Summary:

Received JH's letter of 1864-10-14 'with grief almost inexpressible.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1263

From:
M. Hume
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.25b
Summary:

A note to say that MH is returning JH's dress coat by train.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1264

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.28 (Draft: BL Aaa 32309.172)
Summary:

Believes that John Davy's letter to the Philosophical Magazine was suggested by James South. To defend himself, CB now needs JH's permission to publish some of their correspondence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12893

From:
Henry Enfield Roscoe and Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0305.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Next meeting of Literary and Philosophical Society will be 26 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13612

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.423
Summary:

Thanks for JH's 'Catalogue of Nebulae.' Comments on the problems of accuracy in YV's meridian instrument due to fluctuating temperatures and other problems. Also refers to geodetic and trigonometric considerations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13613

From:
Fedor Thomas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.432
Summary:

Not too familiar with JH's work, as FT's work has taken him out of the area of JH's interest. Has very limited time for mathematics, but indicates his current interest. Refers to some writings of FT on topics of weights, measures, and monetary matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13621

From:
T. P. Anderson and J. H. Shonbridge
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0006; Reel 1062
Summary:

H. J. Hollier asked General Reversionary and Investment Company (Anderson's clients) for another advance from Hollier Trust Fund. As trustee, JH is asked to sign and return enclosed receipt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13751

From:
Bewicke Blackburn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0106; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes convection phenomenon observed in hot varnish boiler. This may explain sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13844

From:
Few & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0191; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's letter of 17 Nov. and full instructions from [Charles] Babbage. Will reply to solicitor of General Reversionary & Investment Company regarding Hollier Trust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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