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Herschel10143

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.30
Summary:

Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10144

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.31
Summary:

Sending the prospectus for the third volume of his Cathedra Petri. Would like his friends to talk about it, and a competent person to review it. Has just had a friendly letter from William Whewell, the only one of his friends now resident at College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10175

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.62
Summary:

Has been unable to carry on his astronomical pursuits for the past three years. Would like to visit JH to see the construction of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10218

From:
George [Hamilton]-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.104
Summary:

The B.A.A.S. meeting is to be held at Aberdeen and would be pleased to accommodate JH should he be attending the meeting. Will not be going himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10230

From:
Mary Grantham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.117
Summary:

Is pleased that JH has been appointed to succeed Elizabeth Baily at Tavistock Place. Regarding a situation for Miss Baily's servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10238

From:
George Bellas Greenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.125
Summary:

The metrical system is decaying. Does not see any future for the standard yard. A universal language is a necessity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10256

From:
Richard Griffin & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1859-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.141
Summary:

Is thinking of publishing a biographical dictionary and encloses an article on JH, which they would like him to revise if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10266

From:
C. Gubbins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.150
Summary:

Has just received the Admiralty Manual. Thinks it would be helpful if some tables for determining the heights of mountains by means of the barometer could be included in the next edition. Points out an error in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10267

From:
Matwei Matwejewitsch Gussew
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.151
Summary:

Had a card to visit Greenwich Observatory the same day as he received JH's letter so was unable to visit him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10401

From:
Ebenezer Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.281
Summary:

Sends his fractional approximation of a sidereal revolution. Would like his opinion on its accuracy. Clock will not be finished for several years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10468

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.346
Summary:

On the evening of 4 Jan. he found a nebulosity in or near Draco that he has been unable to discover in any catalogue. Has discovered another red star in Taurus, which is not given in JH's list.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10469

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.347
Summary:

In looking through Lamont 1845-6 he found two observations of Neptune not previously recognized. Thanks for his memoir on the orbits of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10470

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.348
Summary:

Sends an interesting result of the comet computed by Mr. Barber of Etwell. W. R. Dawes's observations are about to be printed. Wilhelm Struve has some curious optical equations. Will be pleased to see Dr. [Henry?] Holland when he arrives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10471

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.349
Summary:

Has just received a memoir from Bastiaan Bomme of Middelburg on the comet of 1264 and 1556. Sends the chief results. Comments on the findings and future appearances of the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10472

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.350
Summary:

On Nov. 4 observed a red star, which does not appear in any of the recent maps or charts. Gives readings. JH may be able to throw some light on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10473

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.351
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's efforts in bringing his case before the government. Hopes to prove useful to the cause of science if his health permits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10474

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.352
Summary:

Has discovered another planet {Irene]. Gives readings. Suggests source of name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10475

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.353
Summary:

Thanks for the name [Irene]; will lose no time in making it known. Observed a faint nebulous light around the planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10476

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.354
Summary:

Has received the elements of Irene from J. F. Encke, which places the planet near Egeria. Eduard Heis has asked for JH's address as he has prepared a paper on variable stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10477

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.355
Summary:

Sending a table of variable stars. Appears to have seen the new planet [Psyche] on 29 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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