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Herschel1153

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1863 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.10
Summary:

Remains unconvinced by RF's ideas on gravitating lunisolar action on the atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1154

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[1852 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.11
Summary:

Is trying to help RF understand the difference between the dynamics of solid bodies moving over each other and the dynamics of moving fluids, both water and air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4057

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1860]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Tells JH he will search for the requested weather data. Encloses 'Weather Reports in the Newspaper.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4122

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (73)
Summary:

Describes a starfish brought alive to England from Iceland by an amateur naturalist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4123

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (74)
Summary:

Thanks JH for critiques of his paper; discusses Matthew Maury's work Physical Geography of the Sea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4249

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (75)
Summary:

Discusses atmospheric wave theory in reference to an experiment in JH's Meteorology. Describes weather patterns observed on the voyage of the H.M.S. Beagle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4287

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (72)
Summary:

Discusses James Stark's weather observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4301

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (68)
Summary:

Discusses data gathering from 'the colonies.' Forwards a Scottish publication on meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4302

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (69)
Summary:

Sends more data and papers on meteorological matters. Discusses weather observations by C. P. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4377

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (67)
Summary:

Reports that rainfall information is not as complete as should be. Describes available data from Meteorological Department. Thanks JH for comments on his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4496

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (70)
Summary:

More rainfall data.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4497

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (71)
Summary:

Thanks JH for his advice. Comments on various aspects of Iceland and Greenland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8383

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.217
Summary:

Speculates on gravitational effect of sun and moon on earth's atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9500

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.245
Summary:

Making such slow progress that he fears the paper may not reach her in time, so will send a duplicate. The paper is longer than intended but it may be altered as desired. Remembers his days at the Cape with pleasure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9501

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.246
Summary:

Sending some curious magnetic observations made at the Cape. Regarding chronometer measurements. Changes of temperature over sea and land compared.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9502

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.247
Summary:

Sending a packet. Weather and winds have been unsuitable. Will send Thomas Maclear's packet by the next vessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[3 October 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.248 & 21.216 & 25.5.2
Summary:

Sends a copy of the printed paper by RF. Regarding chronometer measurements. Has just received a communication from Alexander von Humboldt in which he seems to have anticipated both JH's and RF's ideas. Comments on a new machine for sounding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[2 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.249
Summary:

Returning some papers that should have been returned earlier. Hopes all are well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9505

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.250
Summary:

Was pleased to receive the letter and old papers. Remembers his time at the Cape with pleasure. Has been interested, but not convinced, by J. C. Ross's soundings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9506

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.251
Summary:

Sending some publications to show the kind of work he is doing. Has read JH's Admiralty Manual and congratulates him on its authority. Has been reading J. P. Espy's Fourth Report. Note of W. J. S. Pullen's soundings in the South Atlantic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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