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From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.172
Summary:

Thanks for promise of kind intervention on his behalf, but he believes that JH would not advise him to publish the work in England. Thinks it would be more welcome in Germany. Would like comments and corrections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 October 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.248.132 (drafts RS:HS 1.218 & 23.74)
Summary:

Has heard nothing beyond what GA has said [see GA's 1849-9-25], but agrees with GA's assessment of the situation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.375
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. resolution regarding the Cape observatory. Wants accurate drawings of nebulae to attempt to ascertain change. Wants JH to petition government to get reflector at Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[27 October 1849]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR61 (AC: RS:HS 14.376 & C: RS:HS 23.73)
Summary:

Will not urge government to construct a great reflector at the Cape; believes it should be done through private funding; does look forward to the time when his work on southern skies will be reexamined. [See TR's 1849-10-21.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Sharp
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.203
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion on a passage from [John] Williams's Narrative of Missionary Enterprises in the South Seas regarding unusual tides in Tahiti and Society Islands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1849?]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.153
Summary:

About adjudication of R.S.L. medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.298
Summary:

Discusses the site of Cold Harbor. Visits the small personal observatory of J. G. Barclay, who WS thinks will produce good work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[14 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.71
Summary:

Discusses Cold Harbor. Suggests the Duke of Bedford [F. C. H. Russell] could help secure a pension for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.29
Summary:

The two casts will be forwarded tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.30
Summary:

Is glad to hear that the casts arrived safely. Is flattered by Lady Herschel's remarks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.31
Summary:

Is sorry his letter [see EB's 1849-10-10] has not been received, but he replied by return of post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.32
Summary:

Many thanks for the letter and check. Will require no further sitting yet, but would like one later to give the finishing touches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
[Edward] Champnes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.331
Summary:

Would like JH's views on the enlarging of the local church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.142.149
Summary:

Is William Dawes equatorial telescope available for purchase?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 October 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.142.149a
Summary:

JH's wife, Margaret, is writing to Mrs. Dawes and will ask about the telescope [see GA's 1849-10-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1849]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20777 (C: RS:HS 23.72)
Summary:

Thanks WW for two papers, one dealing with G. F. W. Hegel. Discusses a problem in calculating double star orbits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Isaac Fletcher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.271
Summary:

Has JH any of his papers he wrote on the micrometrical measures of the double stars as he does not possess the volumes that contain them. Has erected an equatorial for the purpose of measuring the double stars. Gives details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project