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Herschel10192

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Gwatkin
Date:
1827-11-9 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.78 verso
Summary:

JH says he has too much work to do to consider the Plumian Professorship [see RG's 1827-11-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10193

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30 November [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.79
Summary:

Further regarding the Lucasian Professorship. Only two candidates left, Charles Babbage and G. B. Airy, and the former is not in a good position. Outlines the duties of the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Gwatkin
Date:
[26 December 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.80 & 20.269
Summary:

Was glad to see the clause in Dr. Thomas Plume's will. Sees many advantages in the professorship at Cambridge, but still adheres to his former decision not to apply for the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10195

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 December [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.81
Summary:

Robert Woodhouse is in immediate danger. Urges him to think again before he finally turns down the offer. Would like to visit him and discuss the matter. Can JH come up during the Christmas holiday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10196

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 December [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.82
Summary:

Sending a clause from Dr. Thomas Plume's will which he hopes will remove JH's objections to the professorship at Cambridge. There should be no difficulty in traveling between Slough and Cambridge with steam carriages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10197

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.83
Summary:

Robert Woodhouse has died and if JH intends applying for the position at Cambridge, he should lose no time in making his application.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10211

From:
Mary Ann Gilpin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.97
Summary:

Her mother has died and she would like him to use his influence at the R.S.L. to raise a subscription for the benefit of her and her brothers and sisters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10214

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Goldingham
Date:
[12 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.100 & 20.255
Summary:

Comments on the observations in two of JG's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10215

From:
John Goldingham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.101
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and also the address to the Astronomical Society. Comments on his own paper on satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10254

From:
W. Herschel Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.140
Summary:

Is in financial difficulties and would appreciate £80.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10402

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[17 March 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.282
Summary:

Has looked into JH's paper and found the reason for the discrepancy in the observations. Comments on this. Thinks the enclosed paper should be sent to JH. Would like to obtain cheap copies of the Greenwich observations if possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10609

From:
Thomas W. Hornbuckle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.488
Summary:

Encloses draft. On the point of leaving College for Staplehurst, where he will be pleased to see JH whenever he is in the neighborhood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonard Horner
Date:
[2 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.492 & 20.254
Summary:

Outlining his scheme for election of candidates to a post [appears to be an astronomer for an observatory].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10850

From:
James Holman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.201
Summary:

Has arrived safely after a delightful voyage from England. Regrets JH was not with them. Will sail on to Fernando Po after a week with the transport. Will be writing soon to the Provost of Eton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11004

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5] March [1827
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.348
Summary:

The valley has been swept with an inflammatory rheumatism. Is much pleased with [James] Graham[e?]'s history. Comments on his views. Who is to be the new president of JH's society? Hopes JH will visit him in the spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11344

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.252
Summary:

About observing comets, problems with book sellers and shipping books. JL has written a popular astronomy in which he deals with perturbations, precession, and other difficult topics. Would JH like a copy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11345

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.253
Summary:

Sends some additions to an earlier paper on object glasses of telescopes; also some observations of the August comet, made by other astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1155

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1827 to 1829?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.12
Summary:

Will not attend council meeting. JH comments regarding the nomination for foreign membership [of R.S.L.?] of Teodoro Monticello.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1206

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.27
Summary:

Talks about the glass experiments of John Dollond and Mr. Stanwood[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1207

From:
John Thomas Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.28
Summary:

Describes glass experiments he is performing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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