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Herschel299

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.50
Summary:

About transferring the Melbourne University funds into a trust account managed by the rest of the committee [see JH's 1855-3-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel301

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.54
Summary:

Is trying to clear up matters related to Melbourne University [see JH's 1855-7-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel303

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.336.57
Summary:

The end of the Melbourne University business seems happily now at hand [see JH's 1855-9-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4395

From:
Lyon Playfair
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.170
Summary:

Discusses possibility of JH taking position of a judge for Britain at a scientific exposition in France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4426

From:
Thomas Hindle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1855]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (84)
Summary:

Describes an unusual double rainbow with the second bow extending from an angle to the main arc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4539

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.78
Summary:

Visits Angelo Secchi at Rome observatory, where they are comparing information in Cape Results to their observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4837

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.226 (C: RGO 6.12.148)
Summary:

Requesting comments on enclosed papers concerning Greenwich Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4838

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.227 (C: RGO 6.376.358)
Summary:

Is sending his speculations on the attraction of mountains.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5015

From:
B. Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.396
Summary:

Thanking him for his recommendation of BA's son for service at the Stationery Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel516

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.75
Summary:

The requests should be made to the Exchequer office [see JH's 1855-2-2]; complains about the incompetence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer [W. E. Gladstone].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel517

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1855]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.76
Summary:

A note accompanying a copy of the act of Parliament legalizing the new standards, the end product of the work of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5719

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.210
Summary:

Concerning telescopes and their fittings, and queries relative to them. Intends to publish a work on them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5720

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1855-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.211
Summary:

On telescopes and their fittings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5726

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.216
Summary:

Part I of Howard's Barometrographia will be ready on Thursday. Is pleased to hear his health has improved. A new edition of JH's Prelim. Discourse would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6257

From:
John Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.18
Summary:

Regrets JH's name is not to be on their list. Lady Herschel's request will be attended to. Hopes he will attend any meeting he feels able to when in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6545

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.291
Summary:

Regarding the non-arrival of his star catalogues. Thinks that four volumes will finish the observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6664

From:
J[ohn] Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.367
Summary:

Has secured lodgings for JH's son [Alexander]. Gives details of requirements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6785

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.102
Summary:

Is grateful for the gift of the instrument and hopes to put it to good use. Will report on it when he has mastered its use. Hopes the country air is improving JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6786

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.103
Summary:

Results of observations using the G. B. Amici micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7029

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.270
Summary:

Hopes to hear how he is progressing. Looks as though he wanted rest and air. Sends a theorem for his consideration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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