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Herschel14432

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

A. D. Bache reports that U.S. will establish magnetic observatory in Washington Territory. ES is preparing instructions for North American survey. Suggests change to JH's proposed article on terrestrial magnetism in Edinburgh Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14433

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Government refusal to support five-year magnetic survey] has eliminated services of T. W. Blakiston and Thomas Hull as directors of two magnetic observatories. Instruments for Montreal observatory. Recent magnetic changes in North America. Success of elder B. C. Brodie's eye operation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14434

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Bibliography of works on terrestrial magnetism published in past four years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14435

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.5; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sent packet to JH last week containing publications listed in ES's bibliography of recent magnetic surveys.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14436

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Summary of research on terrestrial magnetism in other countries. Will send paper on magnetic storms to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14437

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.7; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends sample sheets of magnetic reductions from continual observations photographed at Kew. Explains reduction formulas. Will send to JH new paper by ES on lunar diurnal variation. Carlo Matteucci reports interest by new government in Naples in reviving meteorological observatory there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14438

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0527.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks JH to comment on ES's paper, which will be read to R.S.L. on 10 Jan. Corrects errors in two earlier letters to JH. Will adopt 'Photograms' instead of 'Photographs.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14439

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0528; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses description of Col. [J. T.?] Walker's experiments. Asks for JH's opinion of these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel148

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.508v
Summary:

Summarizes for JH the more extensive report appended, which recommends to the R.S.L. and the B.A.A.S. the establishment of magnetic observatories in several Colonial locations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1601

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.282 (C: Cambridge University Library 7656/RS552)
Summary:

Informs JH that his comments against sending a major telescope to India were decisive [see JH's 1866-8-11 & 1866-9-4]; biggest cost impediment was salary of observer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1606

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H702
Summary:

Note to accompany forwarding of a letter; remarks on T. R. Robinson's upcoming cataract surgery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2275

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.146
Summary:

Asks JH to consult [C. F.] Gauss concerning magnetical instructions. [Charles] Wilkes made mistake in distinguishing Balleny's[?] Land from 'American discoveries.' This has caused dispute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2278

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.149
Summary:

Sends letter of [Johann] Lamont, whose suggestions have been adopted by the Physical Committee. Discusses size of instruments, particularly needles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2279

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15:150
Summary:

Discusses plans for printing of 4 maps of terrestrial isotherms prepared by [H. W.] Dove along with Dove's commentary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2280

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.151
Summary:

Sent JH's letter concerning actinometers to all observatories. [Johann] Lamont must be informed of recent work. ES comparing fluctuations of direction and force at Toronto and Van Diemen's Land. Mentions [G. B.] Airy and air currents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2281

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.152
Summary:

Received a stray dispatch, dated at sea, from [James] Ross. Assumes Ross is on his way home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2282

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.153
Summary:

Will undertake magnetic report except parts for which research is not yet completed. Needs [Johann] Lamont's recommendation regarding experiments. Sends [James] Ross's observations for perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2283

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.154
Summary:

Discusses state of science in France. Magnetic instruments were ordered for Algiers, but ES is uncertain whether they left Paris. Will send portion of magnetic report and letter from [A. D.] Bache among other things.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2284

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.155
Summary:

Sends actinometer returns for remarks and suggestions. Mentions public dinner for scientific community.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2285

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.156
Summary:

Sends actinometric returns and drawing of comet from Hobarton Magnetic Observatory. [John] Lefroy's expedition in U.S. and Canada is going well. Received the observations from Algiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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