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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.46
Summary:

Many applications and testimonials regarding Melbourne University professorships have arrived. How soon would a meeting to reduce the numbers be useful [see JH's 1854-5-30]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.50
Summary:

Assesses most of the candidates for the mathematics professorship at Melbourne University [see GA's 1854-6-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.52
Summary:

Is swamped with the demands of the Melbourne University professor search [see JH's 1854-6-16] and major upheavals at the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.54
Summary:

Clears up confusion about one candidate for the Melbourne University professorship by realizing there are two with the same last name [see JH's 1854-6-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.56
Summary:

Sends some new, negative information about one of the prime candidates for a Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 September 1857]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.433
Summary:

Asks GA for clarification of the value for the 'mean equatorial horizontal parallax' of the moon, since two different values are given by different authors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[12 July 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.59
Summary:

Problem of late applicants for a position, especially as they may be good [see GA's 1854-6-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[14 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.64
Summary:

Informs GA of the candidates for the Melbourne University professorships; wants to meet with the committee [see GA's 1854-8-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.67
Summary:

Some concern about a lack of communication from Melbourne University, especially about money [see JH's 1854-8-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.72
Summary:

Further interim arrangements for one of the Melbourne University professors [see GA's 1854-8-18]; comments about timing by electric telegraph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 October 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.74
Summary:

Finally concluding the Melbourne University business by asking for GA's expenses; the money finally came from Australia [see GA's 1854-8-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 March 1871]
Source of text:
RGO 6.134.128
Summary:

Does not know what commitment of John Herschel (JH's son) would be for December 1871, but encourages GA to communicate with him [see GA's 1871-3-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[5 May 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.122.177
Summary:

Is assisting in communication between G. G. Stokes and GA, about stereoscopic observation of eclipses; JH is not mobile enough to attend the next Board of Visitors meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[7 May 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.122.175
Summary:

A note with G. G. Stokes' letter, which JH forgot to enclose [see JH's 1867-5-5].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 August 1870]
Source of text:
RGO 6.6.109a
Summary:

Some comments about the proposed title change [see GA's 1870-7-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1 September 1842]
Source of text:
RGO 6.112.75 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.6.11)
Summary:

About eclipse observations of 1842, together with JH's speculations about the existence of an atmosphere around the sun. Enclosed is an eclipse drawing by Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[24 August 1859]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.444
Summary:

Responds to GA's account of his tour [see GA's 1859-8-13] with interest, and adds a description of JH's poor health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1850-8-18 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.190
Summary:

Is just leaving for France, and has time only for a few thoughts in response to GA's 1850-8-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 December 1850]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.194
Summary:

Will be very busy learning his new job for a while, so GA should start working with other committee members; JH makes some suggestions about eclipse observation [see GA's 1850-12-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[8 March 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.199
Summary:

Will be happy to proofread the material [see GA's 1851-3-7].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project