What would JH like done with the column 'Equinoctial Time' in the Nautical Almanac?
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.
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No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
What would JH like done with the column 'Equinoctial Time' in the Nautical Almanac?
Outlines the changes he would like to see in the column for Equinoctial Time in the Nautical Almanac.
Regrets he has been wrongly styled F.R.S. Comments on the projected Lawson Observatory at Nottingham and the high value placed on the instruments. Outlines his plan for the Equinoctial Time column in the Nautical Almanac.
Invitation to dinner for Friday next.
Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.
Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.
Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.
Thanks GS for his paper on fluorescent spectra; JH is interested in having these rays used on quartz, hoping to find his 'thermic' rays acting.
If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.
Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.
Has heard of a projected attack on the Henry Lawson instruments at the Observatory. Would like a line from JH on the value of the instruments. Has written to W. R. Dawes, [John?] Lee, and W. H. Smyth.
Recommends John Goldsmith for position of supernumerary clerk in Mint office.
Hardly likes to trouble him to read the enclosed. Gives his views on the gold question.
Comments on the currency. Thinks it would be feasible to share tutors for their children as the name of JH would attract men with superior ability.
Has just heard that Caroline Herschel is to marry the Hon. Mr. Gordon. Sends her his best wishes. This week TM hopes to commence the alteration to the circle room.
Withdraws resignation [see JH's 1853-5-30] as Master of Mint. [JH annotation of 24 Feb. 1855: Letter not sent. Now regrets letting friends convince him to remain. JH has lived the past two years in 'the Shadow of death.']
Wishes to apply for the vacancy that has occurred in the Superintendance of the Nautical Almanac, and would welcome JH's support.
Willingly gives JH permission to engrave a portrait photograph taken with WT's process. WT asks JH if he would be willing to testify on WT's behalf if necessary, relating to infringement of patent rights. WT announces that John Hind has discovered another asteroid [Euterpe].
Mr. Chadwick, who is now RO's guest, believes that one of JH's sons is at a preparatory school near Clapham. Would welcome JH's advice on a suitable school.
Would like JH to write the obituary of François Arago for the R.S.L.