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Herschel11585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[5 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.267
Summary:

Further comments in preparation for discussion of major expedition [see JH's 1838-10-22] with representatives of the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11586

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[21 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.10
Summary:

Responds positively to HL's 1839-4-17, and adds some additional comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11588

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.25
Summary:

About times at which magnetic observations should be made at each observation station.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[14 August 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.64
Summary:

G. B. Airy needs HL to send him the information used to set up colonial magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.69
Summary:

About the urgent need to prepare a report on the magnetic observations, and that HL is the most logical person to give direction to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[2 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.134
Summary:

Urges some revision in both the report and instructions for the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.209
Summary:

Asks HL for comments about the question of continuing the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[5 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.222
Summary:

Question of procedure about considering the magnetic observations for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11600

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[30 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.236
Summary:

Is trying to organize a meeting of the Magnetic Committee before the meeting of the B.A.A.S. in Cambridge, to deal with reporting and committee membership.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11601

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[5 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.238
Summary:

Further to arrangements about meeting [see JH's 1845-5-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[7 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.30
Summary:

Asks questions about how to proceed for the continuance of magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11616

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[28 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.202
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot attend B.A.A.S. meeting and stay with HL; thanks HL for his paper on the undulating theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[24 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.211
Summary:

Begs not to be chairman of the proposed Magnetic Conference Committee [see HL's 1857-10-19], but would serve on the committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1162

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
1839-3-[15 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.20
Summary:

Passes on the suggestion, from G. B. Airy, of the use of copper rings for damping the movements of measuring instruments in measuring terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[4 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.276
Summary:

Sends procedures for preparation of the report of the Magnetic Committee for the meeting of the B.A.A.S., which JH cannot attend due to illness; asks some questions about achromatic lens theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[13 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.277
Summary:

Thanks HL for the response to JH's queries [see JH's 1859-9-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1163

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
1840-6-[25 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.19
Summary:

Sends to HL a sheet of curves laid down by [Charles] Riddell, comparing Brussels declination observations with those made in Toronto. JH frequently refers to HL's work on the subject of terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12818

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[8 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0224; Reel 1054
Summary:

R.S.L. committee for considering continuance of magnetic observations has recommended that hourly observations be carried out at Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island. Alternate stations are Ceylon and Bermuda. Will not print all observations. Hopes colonial governments will participate. JH and William Whewell will be at [B.A.A.S. meeting in] Leeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[8 August 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0755.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

R.S.L. committee recommends continuing three magnetic observatories at Falkland Islands, Newfoundland, and Vancouver Island.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel141

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.349
Summary:

Responds to questions on magnetic circular sent out by JH [see JH's 1844-12-5]. Comments on continuing government funding for global system of magnetic and meteorological observatories. Suggests goals for future observers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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