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HENSLOW-181

From:
William Whewell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 221
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-184

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
14 August 1831
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 63
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-203

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
15 May 1836
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 64
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-293

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
1850
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 77
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-752

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
1839-1861
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 77
Summary:
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-962

From:
William Whewell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
30 July 1832
Source of text:
Science Museum MS 1100
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel4119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 January 1839]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Am 1301.1 (18)
Summary:

Invites WW to Slough before JH travels to Midhurst [to consider property for sale].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Am 1301.1 (17)
Summary:

Despite respecting the distinguished company in the Geological Society, JH must refuse its presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1839]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1839 (1840), pt. 2, 9-11 & Athenaeum, #621 (Sept. 21, 1839)
Summary:

Reports to the B.A.A.S. [through WW as section president] on experiments JH has conducted concerning the photochemical effects of the rays at the far red end of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9075

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.181
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of Richard Jones's new book [Essay on the Distribution of Wealth]. Congratulates JH on the publication of his new book [Prelim. Discourse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9076

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[15 February 1831]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20719 (C: RS:HS 21.79)
Summary:

Thanks WW for sending Richard Jones's new book and comments on it. Comments on WW's 'Science of the English Universities' and WW's review of Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology. Has heard that WW is reviewing JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9077

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[16 May 1831]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20720 (C: RS:HS 21.81)
Summary:

Is sending WW a large collection of writings on optics and light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9078

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.182
Summary:

Returns the collection of optical writings that JH had sent. Comments on the controversy over the nature of light. Criticizes paper by Richard Potter attacking JH and other wave theorists of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9079

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.183
Summary:

Comments negatively on whether photonomy is a proper name for the study of light. Has suggested that the B.A.A.S. invite eminent scientists to survey their specialties. Discusses whether B.A.A.S. should meet at Cambridge. Has published his review of JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[20 September 1831]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20722 (C: RS:HS 25.2.21)
Summary:

Thanks WW for his favorable review of JH's Prelim. Discourse. Vernon Harcourt has asked JH for his views on the establishment of a B.A.A.S. Expresses some support but numerous reservations. Responds favorably to WW's suggestion that prominent scientists prepare surveys of their specialties for the meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9081

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0564
Summary:

Sends JH a report by Mrs. Thomas Malthus on experiments relating to vision. Mentions T. Malthus's views of books on political economy by Thomas Chalmers and Richard Jones. Praises T. Malthus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9082

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0565
Summary:

Is sending JH some writings by Mr. (Mrs.?) Thomas Malthus on idiotic people and a book by WW [Astronomy and General Physics]. Mentions Richard Jones. Asks whether WW has seen 'the comet.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9083

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.184
Summary:

Comments on the optical experiments with 'Mr [Thomas] Malthus's eyes.' Reports that Richard Jones has received a professorship at King's College. Mentions WW's intention to investigate tides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9084

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.185
Summary:

Sending JH various publications. Reports that Richard Jones is giving his introductory letter. Congratulates JH on birth of an 'experimental philosopher' [JH's son William James].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9085

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 January 1834]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20723 (CC: RS:HS 25.3.18)
Summary:

Has arrived at Cape Town; finds it an 'Earthly Paradise.' Describes its climate and noteworthy features of the southern heavens. JH's views on geology transformed by having read volume III of Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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