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RS-MM-000557

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
3 October 1870
Source of text:
MM/10/86, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel10247

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.133
Summary:

Wishes to take up a theatrical position at Aberdeen, and would be grateful for any financial assistance. Has already received £5 from the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10248

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.134
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance. Is now residing in Aberdeen but still in financial difficulties so would be pleased with any assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10270

From:
W. K. von Haidinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.154
Summary:

Sending the continuation of one of his own reports he submitted to the Academy. Comments on various meteorites and the results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10272

From:
W. K. von Haidinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.155
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter. Sends a report of the Geological Institute, which includes JH's notes on the founding of the Cambridge Analytical Society. Sends his own report on Homeric irons and on the R.S.L. catalogue of scientific papers. Austrian science was at a low ebb but is now improving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10273

From:
W. K. von Haidinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.156
Summary:

Regrets the delay in sending his paper on Homeric irons, but he has been suffering from ill health. Comments on JH's translation of one of Homer's stanzas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10345

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.228
Summary:

Regarding the various methods of levying the gas rate for street lighting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10346

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.229
Summary:

Further regarding the various ways of levying gas rates. It appears that the method adopted at Hawkhurst is incorrect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10347

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.230
Summary:

Sending letter from a firm of stockbrokers giving a reply to JH's query regarding the East India Dock shares.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10348

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.231
Summary:

Cannot give a definite answer regarding liability on the Dock stock without knowing the Act of Parliament under which the East India Company was incorporated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10349

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1870-5]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.232
Summary:

Will endeavor to obtain information on the Dock shares. Maria (HH's wife and JH's daughter) and infant are doing well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10521

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.398
Summary:

Has calculated the ecliptic of Thucydides. Comments on this and the reading given by E. W. Hartwig. Regarding the 7 eclipses of the sun during the past 30 years. G. Bishop's assistant (W. Plummer) is investigating the orbit of the great comet of 1861. Nautical Almanac for 1874 delayed due to extra work on the transit of Venus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10522

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.399
Summary:

Forgot to call his attention to the column regarding the Julian period in the Nautical Almanac. Something strange about the neighborhood of R. Leporis. He has no doubt seen the table of Julian dates in the Connaissance des temps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10523

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.400
Summary:

Sends calculation of the Transits of Venus in 2004 and 2012. Cannot find any record of new double stars. Is in doubt about R. Leporis. Quotes an historical incident regarding an eclipse of the sun and the removal of Mahomet's pulpit. Did F. X. von Zach make his calculations himself?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10598

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.476
Summary:

Hopes he will accept a Christmas box, viz, a portrait of Sir William Herschel by Thomas Lawrence. It was given him by his friend Sir John Kirkland, who is sure of its authenticity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10649

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.23
Summary:

Has no idea whether the sunspots appeared suddenly or gradually. The Kew people may be able to help in this matter. Comments on some more sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10650

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.24
Summary:

Intends bringing the subject of sunspots before the B.A.A.S. next September and would therefore like JH's views on whether in his opinion these spots are mechanical or magnetic. Also any other comments would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10651

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.25
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's note. Agrees with him about the mystery of the sunspots. Is awaiting some heliographs from Ely. Is inquiring from Kew as to any recent magnetic disturbances that may coincide with the appearance of the sunspots. Is grateful for Alexander Hershel's information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10652

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.26
Summary:

Is anxious to have an astronomical eye-piece based on JH's principles. Encloses communication from Messrs. Horne and Thornthwaite, who would like details for their employee, [W.?] Ackland, to work from.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10654

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.27
Summary:

Is grateful for his reply. Hopes he is feeling better. Escaped worst of the winter by expedition to Algeria, though the results were disappointing. Comments on some of his observations. Feels sure [W.?] Ackland will be able to construct a suitable eyepiece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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