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Herschel14075

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0296.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's solution is perfectly satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2265

From:
George Rümker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.509
Summary:

Sends observations of circumpolar nebulae originally published in the Astronomische Nachrichten. Hopes calculating their motion will eventually be possible. Wants JH's opinion on GR's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Matthew Arnold?]
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen1731/22
Summary:

Thanks for remarks on early portions of JH's Iliad translation. Hopes MA can go over 2800 particularly 'shaky' lines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4090

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[19 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.139
Summary:

Describes the problem of 'probability of three points on a plane forming an acute triangle.' Notes Augustus De Morgan has the same solution to the problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4236

From:
B. W. S. Vallack
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.416
Summary:

Thanks JH for corrections to the mirrors of his telescope. Says the telescope finally gives 'a satisfactory view of Saturn.' Discusses the lenses for BV's binocular telescope. Thinks photography could benefit from binocular vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4345

From:
Angelo Secchi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.416
Summary:

Rome College honors JH as one of the most important figures in science. AS praises the contributions of the Herschel family to science. Will send observations of Rome Observatory for 1865.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4457

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Pritchard
Date:
1866
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.101 (C: RS:HS 24.182)
Summary:

Discusses opinions of Charles Darwin's theories. Doubtful that the day has shortened due to tidal forces since the earth's beginning. Alexander Herschel helps in the revision of William Herschel's double star catalogue. Alex is preparing to lecture at Glasgow University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4625

From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.9
Summary:

Asking JH to send a few encouraging lines to George Rümker, director of the Hamburg Observatory, on his memoir 'Circumpolar nebeln.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6307

From:
Samuel Birch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.68
Summary:

Regarding the structure and surface of the moon as revealed by stereoscopic photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Samuel Birch
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.69 & 24.136
Summary:

Is not convinced by his arguments that the moon's surface consists of snow and glaciers. Quotes examples relating to his experiences at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6309

From:
Samuel Birch
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.70
Summary:

Further regarding his own theories on the surface of the moon as revealed by photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6397

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.162
Summary:

Sending some of her photographs. Has won medals for her efforts but would like JH's opinion so it can be quoted. Has been very busy with photographic work. Her son has gone to Ceylon and she now has no children in the house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6472

From:
James Challis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.240
Summary:

Sending a certificate proposing Professor William Selwyn; would JH add qualifications, sign it and send it on to G. B. Airy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6600

From:
Louis Marie Joseph, Comte de Chevigny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.337
Summary:

Has received his letter and the sheets of the translations. Comments on this and outlines further plans for translating.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6632

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[13 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.137
Summary:

Has sent his translation of Homer's Iliad to the publisher and is having a collection of the best portions sent to EC.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6665

From:
Henry Coxwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.368
Summary:

Has been reading JH's letter of 1862 concerning aerial flight and would welcome any hints or suggestions from JH on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6666

From:
Henry Coxwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.369
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Regarding the use of oxygen when ballooning. Comments on other aspects of high altitude flight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8662

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Editor of the Photographic News]
Date:
[14 January 1866]
Source of text:
National Library of Australia, Petherick, MS 760/18/127
Summary:

Dr. [T. L.] Phipson has proposed a solution to a cipher JH published in Photographic News, but JH did not receive the issue in which it appeared. Please send that issue to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8795

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Stanley Jevons
Date:
[8 January 1866]
Source of text:
John Rylands University Library of Manchester
Summary:

Expresses concern that the present rate of use of natural resources and the increase in population may create serious problems in the future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Photographic News
Date:
[16 January 1866]
Source of text:
Photographic News, 10 (Jan. 19, 1866), 35
Summary:

Reveals the solution to a cipher given in JH's 1865-12-28 letter to PN.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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