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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Robert Grove
Date:
1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.379
Summary:

Thanks for JG's Correlation of Physical Forces; JH is still uncertain about the nature of heat.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.377
Summary:

Regarding the apparent disappearance of a nebula. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.378
Summary:

Cannot see how there can be two opinions regarding JH's catalogue of nebulae. Suitable work for the R.A.S. to publish. Further regarding the lost nebula in Taurus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.379
Summary:

Has been considering how to incorporate JH's suggestions regarding the insertion of the Julian dates in the Nautical Almanac. Would like his views. Quotes extracts from a letter of U. J. J. Leverrier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.332
Summary:

Requesting JH to propose EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. The B.A.A.S. meeting will be in Nottingham in 1863. Has been to Spain to observe the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.333
Summary:

Is grateful to JH for proposing EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. Has been experimenting with ozone; comments on his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
D. C. E. van Monckhoven
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.358
Summary:

Sending an incomplete copy of the fourth edition of his own book [Traité général de photographie] on photography, which he would like to dedicate to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Pearse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.331
Summary:

A daughter of Thomas Maclear is to spend several days with JH and his family before returning to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Michael Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862 to 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Solicitation by Geological Society of contributions for Charles Nichols, 22-year member who has 'fallen into...difficulty.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mr. Abinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0917.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Requests donation to hospital.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.468
Summary:

Discusses a depression on a heliograph, which he cannot reconcile with [Frederick] Howlett's observations. Conjectures over-exposure in printing may be the culprit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.157
Summary:

Invites JH to meeting of Balloon Committee and updates everything in previous letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.158
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on balloon ascents, to be presented at next Balloon Committee meeting. Explains enclosed letters and diagrams regarding ascents; mentions that new thermometer suggested by JH is under construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.392.381
Summary:

Has sent an R.S.L. membership application certificate for GA to sign and send on.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[29 January 1862]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Arranged for Maggie Maclear to be met after her arrival in England and for her trip back to Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.2
Summary:

Is preparing a list of nebulae and their positions; does GA think anyone would print them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.5
Summary:

Suggests preparing an estimate of the cost of preparing and printing a nebula catalogue so JH can approach the R.S.L. [see GA's 1862-1-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses plans for a hot-air balloon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Receives report from Crystal Palace concerning balloon test.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] January [1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.264
Summary:

Sorry to hear that the almanac did not reach him. Would be glad for any of JH's comments. Has put previous address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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