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Herschel14150

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1856]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0376; Reel 1087
Summary:

TS will be chairman of Decimal Coinage commission. Do majority of bankers queried by JH favor this decimal system? Death of William Whewell's wife, Cordelia, sister-in-law of TS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14829

From:
T[?] P[?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1856]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Writes on behalf of the Lords of the Admiralty to thank JH for his suggestions relating to C. P. Smyth's trip to the peak of Teneriffe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1595

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 June 1856]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS8
Summary:

Comments on a proposed grant to publish T. R. Robinson's Armagh observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1715

From:
Harry George Wakelyn Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.202
Summary:

Note asking JH to patronize an artist's exhibition in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1936

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1856 or later]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.13
Summary:

A note indicating JH's willingness to say a few words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1985

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.18
Summary:

Thanks JH for his note. States R.S.L. is sending his paper to JH as a referee. Gives details of his own case of di-chromic vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1986

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.19
Summary:

Gives particulars of his vision, which WP characterizes as di-chromic. Recounts experiments with red glass sent by JH to WP. Offers to visit if JH wants personal interview.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1987

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.20
Summary:

Thanks JH for note explaining colored glasses and 'positive' colors, saying WP only had a chance to do experiments with 'negative' colors thus far. Accepts JH's invitation to visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2016

From:
Baden Powell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.48
Summary:

Regrets letter read the night before at the R.A.S. of JH's wish to resign and hopes JH's health allows him to come occasionally and be a nominal member. Discusses Piazzi Smyth's preparations for voyage to Teneriffe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2121

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.368
Summary:

Needs advice concerning Egyptian money. Proposes coining money there as a solution to some of the problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2369

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.239
Summary:

Glad JH is recovering and free from official duties [at the Mint]. Discusses his upcoming papers regarding magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2538

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.448 (C: RS:HS 23.185)
Summary:

Discusses AS's new book [Synopsis of the Classification of the British Palaeozoic Rocks...]. Wishes to have the completed work sent to him and sends congratulations on its completion. JH's health is improving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2539

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[11 February 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.447 (C: RS:HS 23.165)
Summary:

Praises AS's new book [Synopsis of the Classification of the British Palaeozoic Rocks...]. All is well at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2667

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.358
Summary:

Needs help understanding Percades [?] quantity. Inquires as to well-being of family and sends regards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel29

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 April 1856]
Source of text:
RGO 6.376.364
Summary:

A number of options are proposed by JH to help GA solve his problem with the mercury level [see GA's 1856-4-14]; JH is feeling much better but fears he may 'never again be able to walk.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel30

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 August 1856]
Source of text:
RGO 6.376.366
Summary:

A note to accompany the forwarding of a communication to GA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
1856[?]-12-11
Source of text:
St. Andrews 109
Summary:

Letter of introduction for the Drs. Hermann and Robert Schlagentweit, whose scientific interests parallel JF's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3192

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.128
Summary:

Describes proceedings of government aid distribution committee meeting. JH's letter was so well-received JH was elected committee member. Asks JH to write example-illustrated report of resolutions and to be committee's orator.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3208

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.157
Summary:

Sends [William?] Pole's paper on color blindness, in case JH wishes to examine it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3245

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.129
Summary:

Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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