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Herschel11817

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.177
Summary:

Sending photographs and plans of the Feldhausen estate. Comments on the recent sale of this property. Is anxious about the safety of David Livingstone. Comments on Livingstone's plans and the observational work he has been doing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11903

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 September [1870?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.265
Summary:

Has been away from home, which accounts for the delay in replying to JH's note. Send the manuscript to NM. Hopes for an article from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11922

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.284
Summary:

Asks JH if he wants to make any changes in his article on meteorology for a new edition of the Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11923

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.285
Summary:

Sends some remeasured double star positions from the Radcliffe Observatory, together with comments about other double star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11927

From:
Russell Henry Manners
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.289
Summary:

Thanks for the note and communication sent to the Assistant Secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12161

From:
Thomas Marsden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.19
Summary:

Sending a work intended for publication on the common force of the universe. Would be glad of JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12164

From:
Hugh Martin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.22
Summary:

Grateful for JH's valuable letter. Has sent a copy to Dr. J. H. Stirling to show the coincidence of their views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12166

From:
Nevil Story-Maskelyne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.24
Summary:

His colleague, [G. R.] Waterhouse, has passed an inquiry from JH to NM regarding a mineralogical character. It is a specimen of Obsidian, very high in iron content.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12180

From:
Nicholas Michell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.38
Summary:

Sends a copy of his own book, the Immortals, which he would like JH to glance at as the Herschels are mentioned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12231

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.88
Summary:

Is gratified and encouraged by JH's approval of JN's illustrations of the lunar surface. The improvement in printing processes makes it possible to use such photographic illustrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12245

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.102
Summary:

Many thanks for his comprehensive explanations for the use of that word. Regrets JH's tenant at Slough is so unpunctual. Has JH any plan or map of his property at Slough and Upton?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12258

From:
Richard John Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.115
Summary:

JH may recall meeting him at the Cape in March 1836. Now had a query regarding the size and limits of zodiacal light. Quotes case of errors in observations made by the Captain and Mate of a ship on which RN was returning from the Cape. Has now retired from the service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12259

From:
Richard John Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.116
Summary:

Obliged for JH's kind and complete reply to his query on zodiacal light. Hopes the diagram will be included in the next edition of JH's book. Would like to include JH's visiting card in his album.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12262

From:
E. S. Newall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.119
Summary:

JH's kind letter and enclosures came when she was ill, which accounts for the delay in replying. Is exceedingly grateful for all the autographs. Her brother-in-law [R. S. Newall] has erected a 25" telescope at Gateshead and doubtless would be pleased to show it to JH. Would be grateful for any photographs to go with the autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12263

From:
E. S. Newall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.120
Summary:

Is grateful for the two portraits. Is sure that her brother would be pleased to show Professor Herschel his telescope. Let him know when in Gateshead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12387

From:
W. Paterson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.244
Summary:

Is working on what he hopes will be the true theory of the earth, but would like advice from an astronomer on one point. Believes JH has been asked this question before, according to Charles Lyell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12764

From:
T. E. Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1870-1-19 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0182.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reports on mental and physical condition of [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13659

From:
John Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0041; Reel 1062
Summary:

Opposes bill on decimalization of [British] weights and measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13660

From:
John Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0042; Reel 1062
Summary:

JH's 25 Apr. 1871 reply encouraged JB to oppose introduction of French metric system. [Thomas] Brassey and Mr. Shuttleworth will vote against it [in House of Commons].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13728

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0084; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes JH's argument favoring pound sterling will be read by members of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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