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DCP-LETT-2517

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Frederick William Herschel, 1st baronet
Date:
11 Nov [1859]
Source of text:
Harry Ransom Center, The University of Texas at Austin
Summary:

Sends a copy of Origin as a measure of his respect and in recognition of the obligation he feels he owes to JFWH’s book [A preliminary discourse on the study of natural philosophy (1831)]. "Scarcely anything in my life made so deep an impression on me."

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000757

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
c. March 1853
Source of text:
MM/12/77, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

SOMERVILLE300

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
John Herschel
Date:
27 Apr 1850
Source of text:
HS 10.246, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE304

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
17 Apr 1856
Source of text:
HS 16.358, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE307

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
14 Apr 1857
Source of text:
HS 16.359, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE310

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
15 Mar 1858
Source of text:
HS 16.362, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Faraday2361

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
27 December 1850
Source of text:
MU MS 173
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2380

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
8 February 1851
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.191
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2395

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
12 March 1851
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.192
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2406

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
8 April 1851
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.193
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2408

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
15 April 1851
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.194
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2475

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
14 November 1851
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.195
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2587

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
8 November 1852
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.197
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
Text Online

Faraday2595

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
12 November 1852
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.196
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel10125

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15
Summary:

Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10128

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.16
Summary:

Carrington will be communicating with JH regarding Ignatio Porro's instruments. Pleased to hear of the projected new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Is engaged translating D. F. J. Arago's Astronomy. Points out omissions in this work. Comments on the planet Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10130

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.17
Summary:

Intends applying for the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Outlines the work he has already done in astronomy. Would like a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10131

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.18
Summary:

Is grateful for the testimonial JH has sent, and will be pleased to use it in support of his application to Sir G. C. Lewis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10132

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.19
Summary:

Has received a letter from Sir George Lewis stating that he has been appointed to the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Is grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10142

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.29
Summary:

Found his letter acknowledging the gift of his book awaiting him on his return from the continent. Reasons why he wrote the book. Has had letter from William Whewell. Hears that JH's health has not been good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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