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Herschel10253

From:
W. Herschel Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.139
Summary:

Hoping that JH's goodness will help WG out of difficulty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10604

From:
Thomas W. Hornbuckle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.483
Summary:

Answers to his queries regarding fees at Cambridge and amount of living allowance necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11213

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.102
Summary:

Sending Part XI of his own Mécanique céleste. Comments on this work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11332

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.240
Summary:

Has requested the government to forward payment for the clock. Regarding variations in the observations of F. W. Bessel, John Pond, etc. Has high opinion of Bessel's work. Has been sending books for Thomas Catton, but he never replies. How is Greenwich Observatory heated? Some observatories have troubles with dampness. Recommends book by K. W. Feuerbach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11333

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.241
Summary:

Has received parcel from N. M. Rothschild. Hopes money for the Robert Molyneux clock will soon arrive. Encloses some items for him in Thomas Catton's parcel. Please accept Analytical Geometry. Hopes JL's two volumes on astronomy will be translated into English, and encloses copy of additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11334

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.242
Summary:

Thanks for books. Presumes Robert Molyneux has received payment for clock; this is a very good instrument, much better than [Thomas?] Young's. Encloses a work of his own, which he would like to see in the Transactions of the R.A.S. Sends propositions by a young Bavarian named K. W. Feuerbach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11335

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.243
Summary:

Has doubtless received his Treatise on the Corrections of the Equatorials. Col. L. A. Fallon, head of the Austrian Survey, would like a Robert Molyneux clock. Can JH arrange to order one and send it via H. C. Schumacher. Encloses some notes on practical astronomy, which may be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11336

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.244
Summary:

New Observatory is being planned on the lines of the new one being built at Obo in Finland. Would like an open letter from JH on the requirements for an observatory. Is there any news of the clock for [L. A.?] Fallon?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11496

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 September [1823?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.409
Summary:

Had difficulty with actinometer observations on Etna, but obtained a few. Has just obtained a living in Somerset. Is working for the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana at the moment but hopes to make a set of actinometer observations soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11574

From:
Wilson Lowry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.492
Summary:

JH's geological specimen is a piece of granular quartz, found in great quantities in Berks, Wilts, and Herts. JH promised to show him some of the garnets found by [J. S.?] Henslow in Anglesea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12427

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.285
Summary:

About matters relating to the building of the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12472

From:
William Hasledine Pepys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.338
Summary:

Invites JH to London Institution to observe an experiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12512

From:
Johann Wilhelm A. Pfaff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.378
Summary:

Is collecting and translating William Herschel's writings, projected for 4 volumes, the first one already being in press. Requests JH to provide additional biographical information about his father for one of the later volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12529

From:
Marc August Pictet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.399
Summary:

Letter of introduction for O. F. Mossotti.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12935

From:
H. G. Goltermann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0347.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Has no record of payee on draft from Caroline Lucretia Herschel's account sent to HG by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13604

From:
Mr. Reugger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.478
Summary:

Explains that because of illness, Mr. Schenk, a skilled instrument maker, will not be moving to London. [Much of letter is illegible, but it contains a draft reply from JH.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14116

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1825]-7-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0341.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will follow JH's instructions. Expects to find inst[rument?] at home of Mr. Mowman or at Leicester Square.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14596

From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0580.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

SW's nephew Henry White is coming to Cambridge with message from [servant] Sally, who misses JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14652

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Hopes that letter from Mr. Langton does not mean more trouble. Flood has made 'Complete Prisoners' of residents at Slough. Glad that JH bought good horse. Advice on JH's laundry. Caroline Herschel's finances. Concern for Georg Griesbach's health. Regards from Susan White.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14653

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Birthday greetings to JH. Severe wind damage at Slough, but telescopes are safe. News of acquaintances. Condition of JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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