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Herschel6035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[12 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.160 (C: RS:HS 25.8.21)
Summary:

Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[27 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.162 (C: RS:HS 25.8.22)
Summary:

Regarding the Parramatta Observatory. Has produced some colored photographic images.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.165-6 (C: RS:HS 25.8.23)
Summary:

Further regarding the Cavendish experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.168 (C: RS:HS 25.8.24)
Summary:

Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6157

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1839?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.283
Summary:

Observations of [Kensa?] received. The George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.22
Summary:

Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6529

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[2 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.30
Summary:

Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7362

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
1839
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/2.3, 2.9, 2.10, and 2.13 (all verso); Reel 7
Summary:

JH's experiments to find compounds suitable for photography. Accidental discovery of effect of 'nitrate of Silver.' Note of 22 Jan. from Francis Beaufort alerted JH to L. J. M. Daguerre's secret processes and W. H. F. Talbot's experiments.

Contributor:
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Herschel7394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Neve
Date:
[1839-8 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/11.35 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

As agent for Sarah Collingwood's property, JH requests receipts for 'tithe and modus' of Moorhouse property, to protect from overpayment to 'Mr. Morrel,' whose past collections were 'irregular.' [JH annotation: Not sent.]

Contributor:
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Herschel7399

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 5/4.6 verso; Reel 8
Summary:

Fourth observatory, at Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania], will be conducted by J. H. Kay, to be landed from one of vessels [Terror and Erebus] bound for Antarctica. This vessel will also carry observers and instruments for stations at St. Helena and Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richarda Airy]
Date:
[22 October 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 2.7
Summary:

Announces the birth of JH's daughter Maria Sophia, and that all are doing well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8364

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[J. T.?]
Date:
[1839 to 1854]-12-16
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.163
Summary:

Write to Richard Sheepshanks for permission to copy engraving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel843

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 3.17
Summary:

About JH's travels and viewing of prospective homes to which to move; saw Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel848

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 3.16
Summary:

Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8520

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D. François J. Arago
Date:
[19 June 1839]
Source of text:
Académie des sciences (Paris)
Summary:

Requests FA's assistance in efforts toward establishing magnetic observatories. Especially recommends an observatory at Algiers. Communication from the R.S.L. will arrive shortly. Comments on biography of William Herschel written by J. B. J. Fourier.

Contributor:
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Herschel8536

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel
Date:
[29 December 1839]
Source of text:
AdWDDR Bessel 225 (C: RS:HS 22.35)
Summary:

Thanks FB for a variety of observational material, including establishment of standards of measurement [letter completed 1840-1-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8554

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John] Lindley
Date:
[24 January 1839]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Mss.Acc. 67
Summary:

Sends JL various roots from the Cape, including Satyriums and Disa. Describes each type in detail.

Contributor:
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Herschel8557

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Cranch Bond
Date:
[19 June 1839]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Eng. 190 (1)
Summary:

Invites WB to participate in making magnetic observations. Is sending relevant materials to WB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8558

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Booth
Date:
[19 April 1839]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ch.I.6.34
Summary:

Translation of a work by C. F. Gauss and Wilhelm Weber will provide the information requested. Hopes [William Cranch] B[ond] will participate in magnetic observations. Explains 'Copper Dampers.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8564

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Gore Ouseley
Date:
15] November [1839
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204
Summary:

[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].

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