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DCP-LETT-1366

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Fitch
Date:
3 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
Norwich Castle
Summary:

Explains that fossil cirripede specimens have not been returned because J. de C. Sowerby has been monstrously delayed with the engravings. Members of Palaeontographical Society have urged Sowerby to complete task.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1366A

From:
Ray Society
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[4–6 Nov 1850]
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, Library and Archives (General Library MSS RAY)
Summary:

In response to CD’s letter [see 1364] the Secretary is instructed to request that he send a specimen plate to James de Carle Sowerby for estimate of cost.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1367

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edwin Lankester; Ray Society
Date:
7 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

Has sent G. B. Sowerby Jr some skeleton plates [for vol. 1 of Living Cirripedia] which the Council [of the Ray Society] may also wish to see, along with GBS’s finished drawings. He reminds EL that he has not heard about colour for the plates and adds he has not been told what type should be used; gives estimated lengths of part 1 in different sizes of type (part 2 will be fully twice the size of this). Hopes if the Council does not publish part 1 in 1851 it will publish all in 1852.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1368

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James de Carle Sowerby
Date:
11 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.)
Summary:

CD likes the engravings [for Fossil Cirripedia (Lepadidae)] but is distressed by JdeCS’s slow progress and is being pressed by owners to return their specimens.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1369

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Robert Fitch
Date:
11 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
Norwich Castle
Summary:

Describes progress in illustrating fossil cirripede specimens by J. de C. Sowerby.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1370

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Syms Covington
Date:
23 Nov 1850
Source of text:
Sydney Mail , 9 August 1884, p. 254
Summary:

Thanks SC for box of specimens [of cirripedes].

Often wishes he had settled in one of the colonies because of opportunities for his children.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1371

From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
26 Nov 1850
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew (India letters 1847–51: 314–15 JDH/1/10)
Summary:

Falconer’s misbehaviour.

Geology of Khashia [Khasi] mountains. Speculations on mountain building and origin of Himalayas.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1372

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Salt & Sons
Date:
26 Nov [1850]
Source of text:
Shropshire Archives (SA D3651/B/47/1/35)
Summary:

Inquires about financial matters.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000491

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
20 November 1850
Source of text:
MM/9/71, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel10472

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.350
Summary:

On Nov. 4 observed a red star, which does not appear in any of the recent maps or charts. Gives readings. JH may be able to throw some light on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11791

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.150
Summary:

Was agreeably surprised by the communication in Lady Herschel's letter; did not expect any pension. Outlines his ideas for careers for some members of his own family. India and the Services seem the best propositions. Does not expect much from the observations of Venus in Chile unless the definition is good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12536

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.406
Summary:

Sends JH some publications, including one that tends to show that cyclones are electrical phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12681

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Thomas Brande
Date:
[30 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0102; Reel 1054
Summary:

Thanks for congratulations, but JH is not yet appointed [Master of Mint]. Sorry to hear that JH inherits painful disputes. Plans to rely on WB's long experience [as superintendent of Die department].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12757

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Grey
Date:
[24 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0175; Reel 1054
Summary:

Requests permission to post £20,000 of JH's funds as security bond for JH's position as Master of Mint, rather than calling on JH's friends to act as surety. Will JH also need to pay 'Office Fee,' which Royal Commission of 1849 recommended be abolished?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0349; Reel 1054
Summary:

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[21 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0350; Reel 1054
Summary:

Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12971

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Lalor Sheil
Date:
[23 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0385; Reel 1054
Summary:

Please convey RS's views of changes in organization of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Stephenson
Date:
[28 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0391; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received papers sent by WS. JH has changed addresses; no longer resides at Montague Square.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

Went to meet Lord John Russell. JH considers [Mastership of Mint] settled, but do not speak openly of it yet. Carried out MBH's errands in London. Encloses note for daughter Louisa from Miss A. Bryant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0541.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Cannot determine if mastership of Royal Mint will be vacant. R. L. Sheil is in Dublin. Rumors about Sheil's new appointment. Will attend Cambridge University Commission meeting today. [G. G.] Gordon congratulated JH on Mint position. JH's host, Eneas Mackintosh, suggests that JH's son John enter Addiscombe College at age 16, but JH prefers 17. Searching for house in London. P.S.: Mr. Stroud had not heard of Mrs. Jeffrey's notice. Tell JH what to wear for 'Royal presence.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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