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Herschel12679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0100; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13745

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Francis Ronalds stated that observations at Kew Observatory may be discontinued by B.A.A.S. for budget reasons. WB volunteers to supervise observations at no additional cost. Hopes JH has recovered from influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13747

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0102; Reel 1087
Summary:

Following interview with Edward Sabine, WB compiled reasons for continuing Kew Observatory. Sends copy to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13748

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13749

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4304

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1866]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Announces meeting of B.A.A.S. Lunar Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4591

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1845]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (86)
Summary:

Discusses work on barometric observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5612

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.101
Summary:

Has forwarded a parcel to JH, but wonders if he has received it as he has had no reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5613

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.102
Summary:

Since he forwarded the parcel he has changed his address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5614

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.103
Summary:

Could he loan him the Russian observations. Recent readings of the barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5615

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.104
Summary:

Thanks for letter and loan of the books. Regarding the movement of waves of the atmosphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5616

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.105
Summary:

Has received Howard Elphinstone's observations. Has had an interview with Edward Sabine who has arranged for observations to be forwarded to WB. Would like JH's views on publication of some of these observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5617

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.106
Summary:

Thanks for publishing his curves. Is proceeding with his reductions. G. B. Airy has forwarded the Greenwich observations. Would he obtain Howard Elphinstone's observations for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5618

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.107
Summary:

Can sympathize with JH as he has just lost a close relation. Has been unable to contact Edward Sabine. The Dublin and Munich curves have been engraved. Thanks for the Annalen. Howard Elphinstone has sent his [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5619

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.108
Summary:

Is concerned to hear that L. A. J. Quetelet's system of observations is in danger of being broken up. Requires funds from the B.A.A.S. to publish his observations. Meteorological Society not likely to support his aims. Will consult Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5620

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.109
Summary:

Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5621

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.110
Summary:

Has received the communication and the proof, and returned the latter to the printer. Found a section had been omitted but cannot trace the manuscript at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5622

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.111
Summary:

Has received the missing manuscript and models from York, yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5623

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.112
Summary:

Regarding recent barometric readings and atmospheric waves.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5624

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.113
Summary:

The great atmospheric wave has returned; observations on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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