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Herschel10771

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.124
Summary:

Has often thought of the inactive condition of iron and has made some notes before he received JH's comments. Has overcome all JH's objections to the intrinsic difference in the two poles. Comments on some of these experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10985

From:
Antoine C. G. Jobert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.331
Summary:

Is applying for the French Mastership at the Belfast Academy and would be pleased to receive a testimonial from JH. Is also inviting subscribers for a new work to be published later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11645

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James McCullagh
Date:
[27 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.10 & 22.274
Summary:

Has just received his remarkable paper on the dynamical theory of crystalline reflection and refraction. Comments on this. The subject has not lately occupied his attention. Would like clarification on some points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11776

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.136
Summary:

Relating recent events in the latest Caffre war. [George] Childe has arrived and is engaged in preparing his rooms. Has had a letter from C. P. Smyth at Edinburgh. Price of commodities are rising rapidly at the Cape. Hopes that JH has taken expert medical advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1 June 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0646; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH's opinions about disruptive effect of tremors on observatory if proposed railway tunnel is built under Greenwich Park. Proposes method for adjusting train schedule to reduce interference with observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14087

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0306.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wants to visit JH at Collingwood this weekend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2325

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.196
Summary:

Proceedings of R.S.L. sent to recently regenerated Poudois[?] Society. [Joseph] Kay's observations will be sent to all observatories. Discusses election of fellows to R.S.L., the successor to S. J. A. Compton (Lord Northampton), proposal for single building to house all scientific societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3358

From:
Owen Stanley
To:
Isabella [?] Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.229
Summary:

Thanks and suggests date for dinner invitation. Reports on trip to Torres Straits and New Guinea. Updates on progress of OS's ship Rattlesnake and lack of midshipmen, and health of a Catherine (his sister?).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4602

From:
E. L. B[?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 June [1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.1
Summary:

Many thanks for his help. Hopes to hear good news of his invalids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4776

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.165
Summary:

Letter of introduction for Professor [J.?] Hoffer of Vienna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5512

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.2
Summary:

News of Caroline Herschel. Would be pleased to see any of the family if they are coming to town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5513

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.3
Summary:

Thanks for the invitation to visit him. Will avail herself of it, if feasible, on her way to Dover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5514

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.4
Summary:

Will leave by the train he suggests and hopes to see him and his family on Wednesday 24 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5567

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.57
Summary:

Astronomical news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6811

From:
Henry T. De La Beche
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.128
Summary:

Unable to afford the purchase of the model of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6812

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Witte
Date:
[1846-6-15 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.128bis
Summary:

Replies that he knows no one who would be willing to purchase the model of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9152

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. O.15.482 (C: RS:HS 18.204 inc; C: TC, Camb. 0.15.4620 inc; C: RS:HS
Summary:

Presents a detailed discussion of the state of double star astronomy, including number known and number that are probably gravitationally linked. Gives an extended critique of WW's Lectures on Systematic Morality, arguing that WW's system is ultimately a happiness-of-mankind system and consequently rests on expediency considerations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9599

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.340
Summary:

Would a paper on falling stars be suitable for reading to the R.A.S.? Has much material on this subject and wonders where he can publish it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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FVM-46-06-00

From:
Herold's Book Shop
To:
Ferdinand von Mueller
Date:
June 1846
Source of text:
RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
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WCP1274

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Henry Walter Bates
Date:
9 June 1846
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/94
Summary:

Describes new insect cabinet under construction, which contains 28 drawers, stands 3 feet high. Describes recent list of insects, highlighting "latest good captures" among other observations.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project
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