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Herschel5140

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[24 November 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.89 (C: RS:HS 20.51)
Summary:

Regarding W. G. Horner's paper. Printing of their book. Is preparing a paper to submit to the R.S.L. on a mathematical subject. Will be in town shortly and will visit his laboratory. Has received more sheets of [John?] Spence's essays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5755

From:
David Brewster
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.241
Summary:

Would like WH's son, JH, to write some articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would he help him on an article entitled 'Stars'?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5756

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[19 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.45
Summary:

Agrees to write several articles on mathematics, and one on astronomy based on William Herschel's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5757

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.242
Summary:

Is pleased that he will write articles for his Edinburgh Encyclopaedia. Would like him to write one on 'Stars.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5758

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[8 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.48
Summary:

Sends one mathematical article on isoperimetrical problems and asks to write the article on variations as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6491

From:
Edward Daniel Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20] January [1817
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.257 (C: TxU:H/M-0143; Reel 1087)
Summary:

Regrets his blunder. Send him Wilson Lowry's address and he will write. His own recent experiments with platinum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6492

From:
Edward Daniel Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.258 (C: TxU:H/M-0144; Reel 1087)
Summary:

When his lectures have finished he will attend to JH's request regarding the inscription of Dr. G. H. Noehden. Hopes he will attend one of Sir Joseph Banks' Sunday evening gatherings and show the specimens he has given JH; also show them to W. H. Wollaston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7773

From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1817]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.4; Reel 12
Summary:

Schedules time in London next week to cast two mirrors for 20-foot telescope. Details of mixture to be used for mirrors. Questions about casting process. Tells JH to consult 'Messr. Devey' for answers. Plans to visit Greenwich soon. Hand tremor makes writing difficult. Received letter from [Ragreneau?] inviting Herschel family to breakfast tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7815

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Wallace
Date:
22] October [1817
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.50
Summary:

Invites WW and [Thomas] Leybourn to join JH for dinner while Charles Babbage is visiting JH at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7816

From:
William Wallace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.22
Summary:

Accepts invitation to visit Slough and meet Charles Babbage. [Thomas] Leybourn may accompany WW. Seeking area of conic sections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7960

From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.227
Summary:

Asks JH to be trustee of SW's and her husband's will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7967

From:
John Clarke-Whitfeld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.234
Summary:

Reports problem publishing JW's music. Relates adventures of churchmen and students at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7983

From:
David Wilkie
To:
Miss Wilson
Date:
[1817 to 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.250
Summary:

Please arrange for JH to join DW, Dr. [Thomas?] Chalmers, and possibly Captain Carnigh for dinner. Chalmers wanted to visit William Herschel in Windsor but cannot, and would at least like to meet JH before going to meet [William?] Wilberforce.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8660

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Galt
Date:
[28 August 1817]
Source of text:
National Archives of Canada
Summary:

Discusses plans for an edition of the mathematical writings of the late William Spence, to be edited by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8661

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Galt
Date:
[15 October 1817]
Source of text:
National Archives of Canada
Summary:

Discusses editorial actions taken by JH in editing mathematical manuscripts of William Spence, including materials recently sent to JH by JG.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[4 February 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2071 (draft: RS:HS 18.157 & C: RS:HS 20.39 & TC, Camb. 0.1
Summary:

Is actively pursuing mathematical investigations. Plans to come to Cambridge soon for a short visit. Will follow this first letter by many more. Excavations by the Geological Society going on in JH's area.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9035

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.158
Summary:

Discusses university politics. Misses JH. Impressed by [Edward] Bromhead's mathematical abilities. Is considering translating a book by S. F. Lacroix. George Peacock's Tripos examination questions have caused controversy. Believes Peacock should have stressed applied over pure mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[18 June 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2072 (C: RS:HS 20.44)
Summary:

Asks about WW's mathematical investigations. JH's book on algebra is progressing. Describes mathematical investigations by [Edward] Bromhead in calculus of factors. Misses Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[26 July 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2073 (C: RS:HS 20.46)
Summary:

Is pursuing mathematical investigations with Charles Babbage. Asks WW to check whether George Peacock is progressing in printing the Supplement to Lacroix's volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9685

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.35
Summary:

Has passed JH's communication to Mrs. [William] Spence, who desires that publication may proceed as quickly as possible. Would he decide on a publisher. Will write biographical details himself. Would JH give him details of title page and contents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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