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RS-MM-000034

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
5 June 1839
Source of text:
MM/1/53, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

DCP-LETT-112

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (ADM 1/4541 PRO D 262)
Summary:

CD accepts going with Capt. FitzRoy. Explains earlier refusal as owing to his father’s disapproval.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-113

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
1 Sept [1831]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 3, p. 233)
Summary:

Believes he has found a "savant" for FitzRoy in CD, whom he describes as grandson of Erasmus Darwin and "full of zeal and enterprize".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-360A

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
16 June 1837
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4524 paper 25824)
Summary:

CD wants to request the assistance of Government to support the expense of the numerous engravings necessary for the publication of the results of the extensive collections in various departments of Natural History during the Beagle voyage. To what quarter should he apply?

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-415B

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 May [1838]
Source of text:
United Kingdom Hydrographic Office Archive (Letter Book no. 8, p. 190)
Summary:

Has been commanded to supply CD with a copy of the plan of Ascension Island to be engraved for the natural history of the Beagle’s voyage. Suggests that a lithographer be sent to the [Hydrographic] office to take a transfer proof.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE52

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
19 Nov 1835
Source of text:
MSB 4 / 313, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE53

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
7 Nov 1836
Source of text:
MSB 4 / 314, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel1012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[5 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.31
Summary:

Expresses his views to FB about the meeting of the Admiralty, Greenwich Observatory, [and members of the Astronomical Society?] held the previous day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1025

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[29 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.15
Summary:

In reply to FB [see FB's 1831-8-25], JH believes that [Henry] Taylor, the person who had done all the reductions of the observations [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue, should be asked to write the preface, both by reason of his familiarity with the material, as well as having earned the right to do so.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.19
Summary:

Grieved to hear of Fearon Fallows broken state of health; in response to FB's request, JH reviews a number of possible candidates to succeed Fallows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
30] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.23
Summary:

Expresses JH's preferences with respect to the appointment of the Cape Observatory astronomer in terms of the choices available [Follow-up letter to JH's 1831-9-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13704

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0059; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that JH has not received 'Cape papers' sent with FB's letter. Estimates not yet called for. FB will see that Cape [necessities?] are not forgotten. When will JH present R.S.L. recommendation of 'the Expedition'? That would be good opportunity to 'fire another shot' at Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] or Mr. Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13706

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0061; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Forwarded JH's letter to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot]. John Russell sent Antarctic resolution of B.A.A.S. to Minto at Admiralty six weeks ago. Glad that JH finds Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] favorable to this enterprise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14807

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[18 October 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F32F3.10(enc: F32F1)
Summary:

Comments on the work of T. G. Taylor in reducing the observations for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue, and on an appropriate remuneration for the work. Enclosed are comments for the benefit of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14808

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[20 December 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F33F1.10a
Summary:

Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14809

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[10 March 1835]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F23F5.1
Summary:

Sent as a letter of introduction for Captain [William] Edie, who was hurt on an expedition in southeastern Africa, and who knows much about the region.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14811

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14812

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14813

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1833]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Admiralty not able to lend JH any further equipment to take on JH's expedition to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14814

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1839]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is forwarding a note about an instrument of [Louis] Daguerre's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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