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Herschel12431

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.289
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter from Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) asking JH to reconsider his refusal of the offer of a baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6 to AF].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.251
Summary:

JH's reasons for wishing to decline the baronetcy remain, but has decided to accept it because of Augustus Frederick's (Duke of Sussex) 'really noble conduct as respects me.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[21 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.290 & 21.251
Summary:

A note to GP accompanying a letter to Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) in which JH indicates a change of heart and an acceptance of the baronetcy [see JH's 1838-6-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12434

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.291
Summary:

GP informs JH how gratified Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) was by JH's letter [see JH's 1838-6-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12435

From:
George Peacock
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1838-6-19 to 21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.292
Summary:

A further letter saying Augustus Frederick (Duke of Sussex) can wait an extra day for a response from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12487

From:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.353
Summary:

A note of thanks for sending HP a full account of the welcoming dinner given for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1324

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.275
Summary:

About Cape bulbs and seeds, the new travel by railway from Slough to London, and concern about interest in animal magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13603

From:
Siméon Denis Poisson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.16
Summary:

Seems to be commenting on someone's wonderful work, and describing some of SP's travels. [Letter almost totally illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13724

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0080; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists 11 British cities with active Chambers of Commerce and two societies that might come 'within the Spirit of our resolution.' Will make further inquiries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14101

From:
John Landeman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0325; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH for assistance in obtaining financial aid and new instruments from English government in support of meteorological observatory in British Guiana, where JL's son is stationed. Can JH suggest employment opportunities as astronomer in U.K. for JL's son?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14685

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.1; Reel 1084 (ACCS: RGO 6.340.272)
Summary:

Asks JH to compile list of questions to be sent to 'commercial bodies' regarding prospective changes in standards of weights and measures. To be presented at June 1838 meeting of Commission of Standards [see JH's 1838-5-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1728

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.3
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1906

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Bunbury
Date:
[6 June 1838]
Source of text:
WT B.4
Summary:

Informs HB that a cask of bulbs is waiting for him at the Customs House. From JH's experience of his own bulbs, urges HB to get them quickly as they will deteriorate rapidly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2081

From:
John Richard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.330
Summary:

Thanks JH for gift of roots from the Cape. Discusses Testimonial dinner for JH, at which JR's Royal Master [Augustus Frederick] spoke. Congratulates JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2097

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.346
Summary:

Asks JH to come to Oxford to receive honorary degree of D.C.L. Invites Herschels to Oxford Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[15 June 1838]
Source of text:
TCD 4015:96
Summary:

Comments and expands on James MacCullagh's paper on laws of reflection and polarization in crystals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 June 1838]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/26 (C: RS:HS 12.394)
Summary:

Has read RM's note to the Morning Post correcting error in the report on the dinner [in JH's honor]. Wishes money had not been mentioned in RM's reply. Is grateful for all RM's work in arranging for the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3859

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1838]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Pleased that the Royal Irish Academy awarded its Science Medal to James MacCullagh for his paper on the "Laws of Crystalline Reflexion and Refraction;" he deems MacCullagh's essay superior to WH's "On Algebra as the Science of Pure Time.","L

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4471

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[20 June 1838]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Arrived in England on 19 May after a nine week voyage. Made suggestions to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliott] concerning Cape Observatory, including Magnetic Observatory, mural circle repair, and the addition of a theodolite telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4685

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.73 (C: RGO 6.368.616)
Summary:

Encloses official instructions to Thomas Maclear. Prices of telescopes. Remarks on caustics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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