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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

Herschel10484

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.362
Summary:

What would JH like done with the column 'Equinoctial Time' in the Nautical Almanac?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10486

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.364
Summary:

Regrets he has been wrongly styled F.R.S. Comments on the projected Lawson Observatory at Nottingham and the high value placed on the instruments. Outlines his plan for the Equinoctial Time column in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10904

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.253
Summary:

Invitation to dinner for Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11050

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.388
Summary:

Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11051

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.389
Summary:

Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11258

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.149
Summary:

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11302

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.206
Summary:

Thanks for his kind invitation. Returns to Paris on Thursday or Friday. Best wishes to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11415

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.326
Summary:

Has heard of a projected attack on the Henry Lawson instruments at the Observatory. Would like a line from JH on the value of the instruments. Has written to W. R. Dawes, [John?] Lee, and W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11662

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.27
Summary:

Hardly likes to trouble him to read the enclosed. Gives his views on the gold question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11663

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.28
Summary:

Comments on the currency. Thinks it would be feasible to share tutors for their children as the name of JH would attract men with superior ability.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11799

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.159
Summary:

Has just heard that Caroline Herschel is to marry the Hon. Mr. Gordon. Sends her his best wishes. This week TM hopes to commence the alteration to the circle room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11914

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.276
Summary:

Wishes to apply for the vacancy that has occurred in the Superintendance of the Nautical Almanac, and would welcome JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1220

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.48
Summary:

Willingly gives JH permission to engrave a portrait photograph taken with WT's process. WT asks JH if he would be willing to testify on WT's behalf if necessary, relating to infringement of patent rights. WT announces that John Hind has discovered another asteroid [Euterpe].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12338

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.195
Summary:

Mr. Chadwick, who is now RO's guest, believes that one of JH's sons is at a preparatory school near Clapham. Would welcome JH's advice on a suitable school.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12374

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.231
Summary:

Would like JH to write the obituary of François Arago for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12538

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.408
Summary:

Of the general ignorance of meteorological matters, especially among sailors; wider distribution of HP's works would help, but HP is too poor to do that.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12539

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.409
Summary:

Note accompanying more meteorological writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13485

From:
Henry Halford Jones and Robert Angus Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0719.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

[Form letter] Announces next meeting of Literary and Philosophical Society, with presentation by [Peter] Spence on atmospheric electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13491

From:
G. B.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0724; Reel 1089
Summary:

Instead of index of all printed papers relating to Mint requested by JH, GB suggests set of indexes from 1800 to 1852 by Mr. Hausard. [Note from 'm' to JH on verso: 'Have you not the "railiamutard" Indexes already at the Mint?']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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