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Herschel11413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joseph Lowe
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.324 & 23.77
Summary:

JH is now very supportive of EL's intention of establishing a Midland Observatory following EL's 1849-11-12.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12929

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[5 November 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0341; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recommends Edward Sabine's work on terrestrial magnetism for Royal Physical Medal, and joint award of Copley Medal to WP and William Lassell for improvements in reflecting telescopes.

Contributor:
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Herschel13609

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.420
Summary:

Thanks JH for his interest in YV's work on double stars. YV sends a copy of a note on double stars published in the Académie des Sciences for consideration by the R.A.S. Raises a problem of agreement between Newtonian theory and observational data. YV feels astronomical studies in France are slowing down.

Contributor:
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Herschel14321

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0484; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses sequel to AS's volume on electro-biology, which AS dedicated to JH. Both are being translated into French.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2013

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.45
Summary:

Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.

Contributor:
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Herschel2014

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849-11-21 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.46
Summary:

Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2131

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

Contributor:
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Herschel3181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.296
Summary:

Supports proposal made by C. M. Elliot to execute 'running survey' of India with instruments from observatories.

Contributor:
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Herschel582

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.418.78
Summary:

Responds to a JH question about the accuracy of the calculations for the figure of the earth in GA's article in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6386

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.151
Summary:

Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].

Contributor:
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Herschel6387

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.152
Summary:

Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6778

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.95
Summary:

Sending a copy of the Torquay directory where Edward Vivian's comparison of thermometer readings are given. The climate of Torquay does not suit them; Mrs. Dawes is going north for a few weeks. Would like a comparison of the state of the weather for various parts of the country.

Contributor:
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Herschel7316

From:
Robert V. Dixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.495
Summary:

Sending a copy of the first part of his work on Heat.

Contributor:
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Herschel7317

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert V. Dixon
Date:
1849-11-8 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.495verso
Summary:

Reply to RD's 1849-11-8.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8594

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[27 November 1849]
Source of text:
Edinburgh Royal Society
Summary:

[Responding to JF's 1849-11-23], JH cautiously discusses various considerations bearing on the idea of sending an astronomer and a large reflecting telescope to the Cape.

Contributor:
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Herschel9312

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 November [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.66
Summary:

Is much better but has to take care. Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) has taken over the editorial duties of the [Edinburgh] Review. Pleased to hear he is working on his paper. Will inquire about the average Englishman. W. H. Sykes and S. D. Poisson have published papers on this subject.

Contributor:
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Herschel9571

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.311
Summary:

B.A.A.S. and Royal Society of Edinburgh have been approached to apply to the government for finance to send an observer and reflector to the Cape Observatory. Does JH think this advisable, with his knowledge of conditions at the Cape?

Contributor:
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Herschel9572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[26] November 1849
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.312 & 23.75
Summary:

Agrees that it would be desirable to make further observations at the Cape, but foresees difficulties, especially liaison with the Astronomer Royal at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9653

From:
William Galbraith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.3
Summary:

Has received his note enclosing G. B. Airy's paper. Regrets any trouble he may have caused. Sends copies of his own paper for measuring heights by the barometer. Took some observations on the tides at Brodick and comments on William Whewell's statements concerning tides.

Contributor:
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Herschel9850

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.184
Summary:

Wrote to Francis Russell (10th Duke of Bedford) about Thomas Maclear and encloses his reply. Has just framed JH's prints. Sends a few scraps. Hopes to visit G. G. Waldegrave (2nd Baron Radstock).

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