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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Sends a new edition of his own work on electricity. Has been studying the manuscripts of Henry Cavendish and thinks they should be published. JH in one of his articles attributes an invention to C. F. Gauss, whereas WH suggested the idea seven years before Gauss.
George Peacock was unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners. Quorum needed to conclude 'Inquiry' before end of next session of Parliament.
All Moneyers have signed receipt for £3095. Where should EE pick up check?
Forwards letters from Robert Mushet and Mr. Hill. Suspended Mr. Fowler, lamplighter, for drunkenness; another gas man who neglected his duty was referred to Mr. [Louis?]. Gave JH's papers and gas company's report to W. T. Brande, who will report on future gas supplies for Mint. Reports accuracy of 27 melting pots. [JH annotation: Recommends getting rid of gas production facility. Response to report on melting pots.]
Bank of England wants more gold coined. If JH can obtain discretionary form requested in JH's 13 Oct. letter to Treasury, then coining can begin next week.
JH is needed for tomorrow's meeting with Mr. [Hooter] regarding wrought iron melting pots.
Fears Hearn's first letter (13 Sept. 1851) to JH was lost. Anxiously asks again for testimonial from JH to governor at Sandhurst on behalf of Hearn's son, who 'gets daily worse.'
Encloses GM's memorial to Treasury, with financial accounts included, for JH's approval.
Decisions made concerning compensation for Moneyers. HR objects to G. F. G. Mathison's request [for higher salary].
Will respond tomorrow to JH's important note.
Before Treasury commissioners approve pay scale for Mint workmen proposed by JH, they want to know pay scale previously used by Moneyers. If JH or H. D. Harness can call on Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] today, matter can be settled immediately.
Proposal to transfer books and papers of Mint Commission from Treasury Chambers to Mint vaults.
Concurs with JH's proposal for reorganizing Engraving department. Will inform Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].
Prepare general report of Mint reforms for submission to Parliament.
Expresses pleasure at results of CW's visit to Mint today. Particularly impressed by capabilities of JH and H. D. Harness.
LW's father, William Wyon, died today.
Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.
Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].
Saw [J. B.] Listing, who may see JH soon. Sends volume of Cape magnetic observations. Thermometer at Kew is a great success. New thermometers compare favorably with [Henri] Regnault's.
Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].