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Herschel11359

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[16 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.267 & 21.270
Summary:

Would like a statement from Edward Sabine and HL outlining the probable expense and materials required for the proposed expedition so that he can hand it to the government at the interview. Has written to G. B. Airy, who is not in favor of the proposed expedition, so will write again. Thinks it necessary for men of science to agree before presenting petitions to the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11360

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.268
Summary:

Illness forces him to make a quick return home. Agrees with JH that scientific men should act unanimously when approaching government. Thinks the R.S.L. should go along with the B.A.A.S. as well. Hoped to consult G. B. Airy. Will see Edward Sabine to draw up the memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel12208

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[22 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.64bis & 21.269
Summary:

Regrets the delay in his letters but has been occupied with various matters ever since he returned from the Cape. Visited his Aunt Caroline in Germany. Visited Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg) and gave him his own views on education. Later met Sir George Grey, who outlined the new plan for education at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12274

From:
John Pringle Nichol
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.131
Summary:

Has just returned from a German tour and has seen JH's letter to Dr. D. MacFarlan. Outlines the procedures that led to JH being proposed as the new Rector of the University. Comments on the illustrations of two of his own works. Resolution passed urging the free examination of foreign astronomical instruments in public institutions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1251

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.16a
Summary:

Informs JH that in a letter to The Times signed by Richard Sheepshanks JH's name appears. JS wants to know if JH is aware of this fact.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1252

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[13 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.16b
Summary:

JH has seen the letter in The Times [see JS's 1838-11-12]. As JS only asked if JH's name was there, JH responds to the question of fact and does not wish further communication on the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1253

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.17a
Summary:

Someone has written to The Times as JH's 'champion' and has impugned the conduct of JS towards the R.S.L. To clear his name, JS wants to make public JH's letter to JS of 1826-11-14, which JS quotes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1254

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[24 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.17b
Summary:

As JH is not aware that JS has been attacked because of the incident referred to in JH's 1826-11-14, JH is unwilling to give permission for the publication of that letter. It seems to JH that JS is being attacked for unsubstantiated attacks he made on the President and Council of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1255

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.18
Summary:

As JH will not allow the publication of the letter [see JH's 1838-11-24], JS will provide a plain narrative of the facts to justify his conduct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13011

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[11 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0424 & -0404; Reel 1055
Summary:

John Stewart's dilemma regarding marriage to James Grahame's daughter Matilda, and JH's letter to Grahame. Margaret Herschel is recovering from mumps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[15 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0425; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses JH's [letter to James Grahame] for JS to edit. Use discretion as to whether John [Stewart] should see this. Margaret is continually nauseous.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13802

From:
William Francis Cowper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0153; Reel 1087
Summary:

Prime minister Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] will receive JH's deputation and Chancellor of Exchequer [Thomas Spring-Rice] whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14202

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

B.A.A.S. requests that JH head a committee to work on the reduction of observations of N. L. Lacaille's stars. G. B. Airy and Thomas Henderson will also be assigned to the committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14700

From:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.1; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for information about good hospitals in London. Neighbor with typhus fever needs immediate care.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14701

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0777.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Urgent request for JS to visit and help JH and Margaret during 'these desperate nights.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1729

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.4;.Reel 1084 (ACCS: RGO 6.340.273)
Summary:

The Standards Commission will need to meet soon; JH is asked to indicate most convenient, and most inconvenient, days. [See GA's 1838-6-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1730

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.5 (ACCS: RGO 6.340.278)
Summary:

Trying to organize a meeting time for the Standards Commission that will suit everybody; GA wants to make very few changes in the standard relationships [see JH's 1838-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1731

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.6
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2085

From:
Charles Richardson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.334
Summary:

Grateful for permission to use JH's work on sound for the dictionary [see RS:HS 14.333]. Suggests JH write a synopsis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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