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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Provides a more detailed response to Edward Sabine's report on magnetic observatories [see GA's 1858-5-12].
Has looked at the magnetic observations made at the Cape, and comments on their usefulness.
If magnetic observation stations are to be set up and staffed, then personnel should be considered soon.
Supports JH's intentions [see JH's 1858-6-26] and Edward Sabine's proposals about magnetic observations, but displays little faith in the effectiveness of the B.A.A.S.
Is unhappy with one aspect of Edward Sabine's report [see ES's 1858-6-26], specifically the number of days each year when simultaneous observations will be made at all stations.
Indicates GA's intention of being at the Leeds meeting [of the B.A.A.S.].
Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.
Has received the papers [see GA's 1851-10-7]; Sydney University seeks assistance in finding professors. What should the response be?
Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].
An invitation sent out by JH to invite all search committee members [Sydney Trust] to JH's house [see GA's 1851-10-16].
Note with copies of an advertising circular about the Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-16].
A note accompanying testimonials for a candidate for a Sydney University professorship [see JH's 1851-10-29].
Information about some candidates for Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-29].
Partly identical to JH's 1851-11-16, but with different information about some candidates.
Comments about some candidates for Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-29].
Does not believe the Australian gold rush should affect the selection process for Sydney University professors [see GA's 1851-11-18].
A note about the receipt of papers from Richard Sheepshanks.
A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].
May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.
Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].