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Herschel1979

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1980

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1981

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.10
Summary:

Announces success in securing directorship of Madras Observatory, thanks to JH and G. B. Airy. Cannot now change the names for asteroids Hestia or Isis. Asks for suggestions on names in the case of future discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1982

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.11 (C: RS:HS 23.314)
Summary:

Congratulates NP on appointment to Madras Observatory. States that he will use both Isis and Hestia nomenclature without misgiving. Furnishes names from Greek mythology for NP to use for asteroid discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel23

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1860]
Source of text:
RGO 6.379.142
Summary:

Comments on Jupiter's appearance and on the eclipse photographs [see JH's 1860-8-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4057

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1860]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Tells JH he will search for the requested weather data. Encloses 'Weather Reports in the Newspaper.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4117

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Details of Lady Grey's shipboard affair with the Admiral.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4169

From:
James Stark
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (98)
Summary:

Sends rainfall data. Resigned secretaryship of the Meteorological Society. Discusses possible influence of sunspots on rainfall.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4245

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.310
Summary:

Asks WS opinion of attaining a civil pension for N. R. Pogson in honor of his astronomical accomplishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4301

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (68)
Summary:

Discusses data gathering from 'the colonies.' Forwards a Scottish publication on meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4302

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (69)
Summary:

Sends more data and papers on meteorological matters. Discusses weather observations by C. P. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4357

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.314
Summary:

N. R. Pogson appointed to Madras Observatory. Appointment includes a pension, so a civil pension will not be necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4377

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (67)
Summary:

Reports that rainfall information is not as complete as should be. Describes available data from Meteorological Department. Thanks JH for comments on his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4435

From:
Norton Shaw
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Forwards copies of maps to accompany JH's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4569

From:
Charles W. Tuttle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.451
Summary:

Requests a copy of JH's memoir on Caroline Herschel. Points out an error in the fifth edition of Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4598

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.318
Summary:

Refers to a discovery made at the R.S.L., which, despite being based on 'circumstantial evidence,' convinces WS of its truth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5848

From:
Robert Brown
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.317
Summary:

His book on musical science is ready and a copy will be forwarded to him later when published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6283

From:
John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.44
Summary:

Hopes that JH will reply for the 'visitors' at the forthcoming luncheon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6318

From:
Henry Samuel Boase
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.80
Summary:

Is gratified by his kind remarks on his Philosophy of Nature. Regrets he failed to give due acknowledgement to JH's work, but will redress this in the future. Regarding the probable constitution of nature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7340

From:
Benjamin Duprat
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.516
Summary:

Has dispatched Memoirs and Comptes rendus of the Academy. Regrets the delay, which is due to negligence on the part of the railway.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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