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Herschel11374

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[24 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.282 (C: RS:HS 22.137)
Summary:

Regarding the revision of the instructions for the magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11375

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.283
Summary:

Has just received JH's circular. Was not fully aware of the labor involved in drawing up the Report of the Council. Needs a new edition of the part concerning the fixed observatories. Outlines method for new edition. Sabine should be responsible for the material on Magnetic Surveys.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11376

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.284
Summary:

Did not realize his question would require so much of JH's valuable time to answer. Hopes to introduce some safe German Philosophy into the appropriate departments at Trinity College. Will look into the Lehrbuch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11377

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.285
Summary:

Received his letter enclosing Edward Sabine's a few days ago on returning home. Busy at College; otherwise would have written. Could have attended a meeting of Committee of Physics had he known. Discovery of the new planet is a triumph. Has he heard of the attempt to destroy the telescope of William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse)?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11378

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.286
Summary:

Before he sends the 'Instructions' to the press would like to know if there is any objection to the use that he has made of JH's Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11379

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.287
Summary:

At the last meeting of the B.A.A.S. a resolution was adopted calling for the continuance of the Magnetical Observations. Would work through the joint R.S.L. and R.A.S. committees as before. Would JH agree to continue as chairman? Let him know at the Athenaeum where he returns in a few days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11380

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.288
Summary:

Has not seen the paper in the Smithsonian Institution, but believes the author is in error. Has looked at A. L. Cauchy's Dispersion Memoir, but thinks Baden Powell's paper presents a more distinct formula. Hopes to send in a few weeks the first volume of HL's [Observations Made at the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory at Trinity College, Dublin].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11381

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.289
Summary:

Comments that A. J. Fresnel's papers in the Annales de chimie are really incomplete sketches of theories, which he developed later. Theory clearly stated in [Felix] Billet's Traité d'optique physique. Friend of his at Trinity College has produced a peculiar liquid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11382

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.290
Summary:

Pointing out one aspect of JH's report with which he does not agree, viz., the advantage of very small magnets in observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11582

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[11 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.248
Summary:

Some personal and some general astronomical news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.256
Summary:

JH reiterates his support of a South Polar expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.263
Summary:

Is anxious to hear from HL about his ideas for a major expedition for magnetic observations being considered by the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[5 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.267
Summary:

Further comments in preparation for discussion of major expedition [see JH's 1838-10-22] with representatives of the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11586

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[21 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.10
Summary:

Responds positively to HL's 1839-4-17, and adds some additional comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11588

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.25
Summary:

About times at which magnetic observations should be made at each observation station.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[14 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.64
Summary:

G. B. Airy needs HL to send him the information used to set up colonial magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.69
Summary:

About the urgent need to prepare a report on the magnetic observations, and that HL is the most logical person to give direction to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[2 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.134
Summary:

Urges some revision in both the report and instructions for the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.209
Summary:

Asks HL for comments about the question of continuing the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[5 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.222
Summary:

Question of procedure about considering the magnetic observations for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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