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Herschel1266

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.30 (Draft?: BL Aaa 32309.209)
Summary:

Draws JH's attention to an article in the most recent Philosophical Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1280

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1842?]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.52
Summary:

Tells CB about a visit by JH and Wolryche Whitmore to the Duke [of ?] to present the case for more government funds for Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13561

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[20 February 1836]
Source of text:
9th Treatise, 202-17
Summary:

Speculates on extinction of species by natural (not miraculous) causes intermediate to Creator. JH's theory of shifting crust over Earth's surface and its subsequent transfer of pressure. Seeks geological primum mobile for volcanoes based on continual deposition and melting of strata. 'All records of former worlds must ultimately perish.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13644

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0027; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sends deeds already signed by J. J. Guest. JH should sign and return them. [Annotation by unknown hand: Mrs. Hollier's marriage and settlement.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13645

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0028; Reel 1062
Summary:

As trustee of marriage settlement of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier], JH is asked to sign enclosed order. Reports distribution of money to sister and to H. J. Hollier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13646

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0029; Reel 1062
Summary:

Received JH's directive to send dividend to Mary Ann Hollier. Other money is invested in property at Cardiff, owned by Mr. Hollier. CB in bad health. Questions authorship of Vestiges [of Creation].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13647

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0030; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sends deciphered code. Explains how CB solved it. [CB note dated 24 Mar. 1846: Technique for deciphering code.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13648

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1854]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0031; Reel 1062
Summary:

Saw in the Times that JH is working on universal alphabet. Sends Wolfgang Kempelen's book (1791) on mechanism of speech. Speculates on machine that could produce phonetic sounds for universal language.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13649

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0032; Reel 1062
Summary:

Sorry that CB's nephew bothered JH with request for money from fund for CB's sister. Nephew must deal directly with Reversionary Interest Society. Recalls mutual vow of JH and CB forty years ago to pursue many intellectual endeavors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13650

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0033; Reel 1062
Summary:

Complications with JH's trusteeship for CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier]. Details of how other trusts are managed. Will consult Edward Ryan about JH's desire to resign from trust. CB's brother-in-law Wolryche Whitmore died.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13651

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0034; Reel 1062
Summary:

Marquis of Bute [J. P. C. Stuart] purchased property of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier] in Cardiff. [Charles] Few & Co., managers of property, sent title for CB's and JH's signatures. Sorry that JH was troubled again by pressure from CB's nephews for money.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13652

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0035; Reel 1062
Summary:

Apologizes for JH's further troubles with trust fund for CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier], whose three sons are selling off their inheritances. Solicitor Charles Few will take care of legal issues. Not likely that JH can resign as trustee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13653

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0036; Reel 1062
Summary:

Charles Few will send deed for JH's signature. It transfers property of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier] in Cardiff to Marquis of Bute [J. P. C. Stuart]. Expects no further changes in trust and no more troubles for JH. Saw Alexander Herschel's work on 'shooting stars' published by B.A.A.S. Illness of CB's son [Henry P. Babbage] in India. CB's latest book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13654

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0037; Reel 1062
Summary:

Please sign enclosed legal document and return to Messrs. 'Praed.' CB overworked, but hopes to complete Passages from the Life of a Philosopher before Christmas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14628

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0613; Reel 1086 (C: RS:HS 20.121)
Summary:

Asks CB to to look very carefully into financial affairs relating to JH's impending marriage [to Miss Gwatkin]. Begs CB not to tell JH she has written.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14766

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[3 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0969; Reel 1083
Summary:

Proposes JH for several positions in B.A.A.S. [Annotations by JH explain reasons for declining.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1547

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[27 July 1819]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 32292.123
Summary:

JH understands CB to be a candidate for a professorial chair, and JH writes a warm letter of support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1548

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1826]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 32293.384
Summary:

Tells CB of the mistake on the certificate for admission [to the R.S.L.?] for Mr. Moreau, which meant it had to be withdrawn. Doubts that reapplication would be successful. Other news from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1549

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37184.161
Summary:

Is arranging a meeting with CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1551

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[18 May 1846]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 32303.279
Summary:

Urges a visit to Collingwood by CB. Refers to the development of a cypher.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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