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From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Keith Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.62
Summary:

Is pleased that JH approves of the photographs. Previously purchased W. H. Smyth's equatorial, the tube and object-glass made by [Thomas?] Cooke. Had a visit from Smyth recently and he advised WM to prepare a paper for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0453; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends £100 check for JS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1857-11-8 or earlie
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Has heard WS is publishing an English translation of François Arago's astronomical writings. Urges against including Arago's lectures if the Italian translation is indicative of their level of accuracy. Lists numerous errors in that edition. [Marked 'not sent.' Note added to CDraft (RS:HS 25.13.13) states: 'A letter differently worded but noting some of these points, but not all (for particular reasons) if I remember right was sent.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.305
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on several persons and for suggestion concerning the Leviathan. Remarks on R. C. Carrington's circumpolar star work. Writes to R.S.L. Council concerning François Arago's nomination for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Ann Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.216
Summary:

Leviathan successfully launched. Forwards papers from W. H. Smyth. Congratulates JH on coming 'happy event' [marriage of Margaret Herschel].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[8 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.213
Summary:

Pleased that WS included François Arago's lectures in his compilation. Believes the Italian edition could have been better edited. Remarks on the Leviathan problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.328
Summary:

Regarding a suitable engraving of William Herschel to be added to William Walker's engraving of a meeting at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.329
Summary:

Is grateful for the copies of his essays, which he treasures. Hopes his anxiety for his son in India will be groundless.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michel Chevalier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.254
Summary:

Has finished his essay and returns to the subject of gold. Cites articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.304
Summary:

Has the proofs. Gives some queries concerning them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.305
Summary:

S. J. Loyd (1st Baron Overstone) has agreed that the papers be presented to the Crown. Pray let him have his proof as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[26 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.215
Summary:

A proposition in perspective, and some nonsense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.306
Summary:

Write to Mr. Richerly for as many as he wants. Has sent proof to George Peacock; might send one to the Dean of Salisbury. County persons are capital people for their purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1857]
Source of text:
JHS 1.111
Summary:

Sends reports about sons Alexander and John at [Charles] Pritchard's school; there follow a number of minor matters of household information; JH will be very busy in the coming week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Pleasance Smith
To:
The Linnean Society
Date:
12 Nov 1857
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/11/2, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Letter accompanying the nineteen volumes of Sir James Edward Smith's scientific correspondence, in which she stipulates two conditions concerning the volumes: one, that they never be removed from the Linnean Society's rooms for perusal, and second, that should the Society cease to exist the letters not be dispersed but placed in the British Museum with the library of Sir Joseph Banks. Includes envelope.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London
From:
Walter Pollock
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
November 3rd 1857
Source of text:
MS JT/1/TYP/6/1921, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 6
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/42; MS JT/1/TYP/4/1310, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
John Tyndall
To:
James Clerk Maxwell
Date:
Nov. 7. 1857
Source of text:
MSS.Add.7655/II/13; Add.7655/II/221, CUL
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
From:
John Tyndall
To:
Rudolf Clausius
Date:
15th Nov. 1857.
Source of text:
MS JT/1/T/173, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project