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SOMERVILLE311

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
21 Sep 1860
Source of text:
HS 16.363, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10145

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.32
Summary:

Was pleased to see JH's writing once more. Is still active though not quite so energetic as in previous times. Has had appreciative letters about his books, though the general public ignores them. Comments on the papacy. Has two more books ready for the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10146

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.33
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's intervention on his behalf. Comments on A. J. Beresford-Hope's review of his own book, and would be pleased if JH would pass on his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10153

From:
Woronzow Greig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.40
Summary:

William King (Earl of Lovelace) was in Somerset when JH's letter arrived, but he placed it before him on his return. Thinks the G. Hartnell affair is the responsibility of J. R. Townshend (3rd Vicount Sydney). His own mother is doing well considering her age. Hopes JH has had good news from India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10202

From:
Francis Galton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.88
Summary:

Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10216

From:
Thomas Goodchild
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.102
Summary:

Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10257

From:
Richard Griffin & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.142
Summary:

Is grateful for his assistance and will send him a proof. Can nothing be done about a new edition of his articles on Light and Sound from the Metropolitana?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10438

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.316
Summary:

Has read some extracts from JH's Prelim. Discourse and would be grateful if he has an old or soiled copy to dispose of.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10439

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.317
Summary:

Is grateful for the gift of his Prelim. Discourse. Had to pay 4/8 excess postage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10440

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.318
Summary:

Thanks for the 4/8 postage. Query on William Hopkins's theory of the Earth's formation. Would be grateful for any scientific works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10488

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.366
Summary:

JH's copy of the Nautical Almanac for 1864 will be forwarded to the R.A.S. J. H. Mädler has solved the problem of one of William Herschel's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10588

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.466
Summary:

Thanks for the additional subscription to the Rifle Corps. Regrets that he could not attend due to indisposition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10589

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.467
Summary:

Has just returned from town and found JH's letter in Greenwood's volumes. Looks forward with pleasure to perusing the volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10590

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.468
Summary:

Is obliged for letting him see Greenwood's letter about the book, but he did not himself write the review; it was written by an eminent scholar in that field.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10591

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.469
Summary:

Regrets to hear that he proposes to retire from the captaincy of the Hawkhurst Company of the Rifle Volunteers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10818

From:
John Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.170
Summary:

Thanks for his letter about Thomas Maclear's boy. Thought he was in the care of his uncle. Will do whatever JH thinks is best.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10819

From:
John Hawkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.171
Summary:

Is grateful for his suggestion of Charles Pritchard as tutor for Thomas Maclear's sons; has written to him and to Mr. Knight, who is the present tutor. Knight will not be well pleased.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10838

From:
William Edward Hickson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.189
Summary:

Sending an account of an earth shock at Wrotham on 3 Sept. and inquiring if it was noticed at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11081

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.417
Summary:

Outlining his geometrical laws for the Great Pyramid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11082

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.418
Summary:

Pleased to hear that he has received his statements representing curves; comments on these. Further regarding his views on the Great Pyramid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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