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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0257.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses JH's letter to William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks SC, as B.A.A.S. president, to sign 1838 resolutions then forward these and JH's letter to Lord Melbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] August 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Reports on persons and meetings at B.A.A.S. Elected officers for 1839 today. Charles Babbage gave up his office of trustee in disgust. JH dislikes speaking in public.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Emerson Headlam
Date:
[5 August 1838]
Source of text:
WT 67597
Summary:

Has just returned from Europe and responds to TH's invitation to stay with them while JH is at the Newcastle meeting of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.322
Summary:

Discusses WR's recent work on nature of storms. [Edward] Sabine suggested WR's paper be put into JH's 'Section [at B.A.A.S.] as Meteorology.' Sends copy of work on storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John David Roberton
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.364 (C: RS:HS 21.257)
Summary:

Hesitant to sign application to become general advisor to Court of Directors of the East India Company. Describes concerns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.18
Summary:

Urges JH to present to the B.A.A.S. a proposal regarding research in terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.381
Summary:

Asks if he can publish the finding that the star in Argo is dimming in Astronomische Nachrichten. Questions whether barometric information should be in feet or yards. Asks JH about a publication that HS and [Alexander von] Humboldt are planning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0583.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports a joyous reunion with family and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus Frederick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.422
Summary:

Stating his reasons for his resignation from the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.291
Summary:

Regarding his party. Difficulties and accidents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.142
Summary:

Is on the point of leaving town for a few days. Is preparing reductions of the observations of N. L. Lacaille.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alphonse Candolle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.321
Summary:

Thanks for his long letter on the climate and vegetation of the Cape. Congratulations on the success of his mission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531a
Summary:

Arrived at Liverpool on the way to Newcastle; some details about the journey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531b
Summary:

Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531c
Summary:

Details about the B.A.A.S. meetings, as well as comments about JH's hosts, and comments about the evening meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531d
Summary:

A paean of praise about the B.A.A.S. meetings, especially some of the unscheduled activity, such as Adam Sedgwick giving a lecture on the seashore to 3000 or more 'colliers and rabble'; reproduces a lengthy poem given by W. R. Hamilton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838-8 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.292
Summary:

Urges JH to attend next Geological Society meeting, meet [Carlo Andrea, Conte de] Pozzo di Borgo, and see RM's new ordnance maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project