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RS-MM-001782

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Franz Xaver Zach
Date:
27 October 1828
Source of text:
MM/25/1, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel1009

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[3 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.28
Summary:

Is disturbed by a suggestion of how JH should behave with respect to the Duke of Sussex.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1010

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[3 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.29
Summary:

Writes a second letter to clarify the first [see JH's 1831-3-3] about a matter involving the Greenwich Observatory and the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1013

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[1 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.1
Summary:

Offers to smooth the way for WS in communicating with the various astronomers on the Continent whom JH knows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1199

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.16
Summary:

Has communicated with [John] Phillips, and indicates that the committee will take responsibility for its actions [in distributing star catalogues?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1202

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.19
Summary:

Returns to JH, and comments on, the distribution lists [for the B.A.A.S. star catalogue].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14456

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0544.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Requests advance payment by B.A.A.S. to Mr. Harris, assistant secretary to Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14457

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0545.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2930

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.99
Summary:

Requests JH's opinion on whether to attempt to obtain a grave in Westminster Abbey for the deceased president of the Astronomical Society [Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3126

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.98
Summary:

Reports gentle death of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3144

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.100
Summary:

Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3145

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.102
Summary:

Communicates with others JH's choice of name for new planet [Iris]. Sends position of Hawkhurst Church tower obtained from map department. Describes rainy-day eclipse and reactions to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3163

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.97
Summary:

To the surprise of all, the dying Francis Baily still lives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3165

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.96
Summary:

Although the dying Francis Baily sleeps all day and has not eaten, he remains calmly alive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3229

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.95
Summary:

The dying Francis Baily remains alive, 'sustained by the amazing quantity of food he takes.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3230

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[4 May 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.101 (C: RS:HS 22.316)
Summary:

Approves naming the new planet Neptune and continued designation of JH's father's planet as Uranus. Suggests reasons and alternatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3268

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.94
Summary:

The dying Francis Baily, although unable to sit up, has calmly survived another day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3275

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.93
Summary:

Attests that the dying Francis Baily remains alive and free from pain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3297

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.92
Summary:

Reports on the dying Francis Baily's increasing weakness, calm acceptance of death, gratitude for friends, and freedom from pain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3312

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.91
Summary:

Apologizes for not having informed JH of Francis Baily's further declining health. Praises Miss Baily's character and devotion to her brother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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