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Herschel10279

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.162
Summary:

Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10817

From:
Charles Hatchett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.169
Summary:

Invitation to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11326

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.232
Summary:

Welcomes astronomical correspondence. Is grateful for having his name proposed as a member of the Astronomical Society. Comments on the work of the Observatory. Would like the memoir of Edward Troughton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11327

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.233
Summary:

Sending his book on Theoretical and Practical Astronomy. Also sends books for Thomas Catton. Comments on some of the varying observations made at observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12189

From:
G[erard] Moll
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.47
Summary:

Thanks for the kind reception afforded him at Slough. Sends a copy of [J. H.?] Schröder's paper on the discoveries of William Herschel. Also sends some observations of the late solar eclipse made in Holland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12277

From:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.134
Summary:

Has received the regulations of the Astronomical Society of London—a great encouragement to astronomers. Has made observations on the orbit of the comet. Has sent two memoirs to T. M. Brisbane.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12318

From:
Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.174
Summary:

Honored on being elected Foreign Member of the Astronomical Society of London. Finds that the comet he observed in January had already been seen by J. N. Nicollet and J. L. Pons. Saw the remarkable appearance on the dark part of the moon noticed by Henry Kater. Thinks Kater's theory is wrong. Will soon be bringing out a paper on the moon's volcanoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12351

From:
Alekis F. Orloff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 October [1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.208
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12360

From:
William Edward Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.217
Summary:

Can he meet JH at the Astronomical [Society] on the 13th?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12418

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.275
Summary:

Cambridge news, GP's own activities, and comments on the progress of the observatory plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12419

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.276
Summary:

About plans for the Cambridge observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12420

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.277
Summary:

News from Cambridge, including information about the new observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12421

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.278
Summary:

News of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12422

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.280
Summary:

About the university politics of filling vacant posts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12471

From:
William Hasledine Pepys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.337
Summary:

Invites JH to the London Institution to meet Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13615

From:
Picot Trembley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.443
Summary:

Extremely formal letter of greeting to JH while traveling in Switzerland. Ends with a long postscript describing a major Swiss monument in Lucerne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13616

From:
[D. M.] Vallot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.458
Summary:

Missed JH (traveling with Charles Babbage) when they passed through Dijon. Provides some barometric observations along with a comparison of measuring instruments. Appears to be commenting on some of Charles Babbage's interests in statistics, and believes that G. W. Leibniz did some work in this also, but died before publishing it. [Parts of this letter illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14633

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Death of Mrs. Beckwith's baby. Warns JH against one-legged swindler 'Mr. Davis,' who may ask JH for money. Still in search of a cook.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14634

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel met with Mr. Gwatkin to discuss JH's proposal of marriage to Miss Gwatkin. MPH sees no impediment. WH wants JH to return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14635

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.3; Reel 1086
Summary:

Dr. Pope examined William Herschel and reported that WH's only complaint was old age. Finances relating to JH's marriage settlement. Must decide whether to sell JH's horse. Compliments to Miss Gwatkin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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