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Herschel10357

From:
Robert Harley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.239
Summary:

Is writing an article on the life and work of George Boole and would like JH's advice on one of D. F. Gregory's references.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10358

From:
Robert Harley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.240
Summary:

Has not had time to finish the George Boole paper, but the biographical part is in print. Will send him the complete article when it is finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10796

From:
Helen E. A. Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.150
Summary:

Expressing the thanks of her mother for signing the memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10842

From:
Thomas Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.193
Summary:

Has his note of the 19th and also saw JH's son [Alexander] for a few minutes yesterday. Agrees that JH's son should not become a candidate until he has given the lectures. Hopes to see him at Merrylea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10979

From:
William Stanley Jevons
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.324
Summary:

Intends to apply for a professorship at Owens College and would like to use JH's letter as a testimonial. Would also like to send a copy of this letter to the Chancellor of the Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11168

From:
Ernst F. W. Klinkerfues
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.58
Summary:

Is grateful for his friendly letter. Gives a fuller explanation of his own theories on light. Would be glad if he would show this letter to Professor G. G. Stokes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1436

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.63
Summary:

Further comments on Ernst Klinkerfüss's paper, in response to JH's 1866-2-28.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1438

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.65
Summary:

Comments on a letter GS received from Ernst Klinkerfüss, which leaves GS convinced of the basic correctness of the views of GS and JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel17

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1866]
Source of text:
RGO 6.381.446
Summary:

Comments on the state of William Whewell's health, and about the theories of E. F. W. Klinkerfüss [see JH's 1866-2-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1708

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.195
Summary:

Asks JH to recommend a reviewer for a popular book on astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1709

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.196
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation [see GS's 1866-3-2].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2022

From:
John Eustace Prescott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.54
Summary:

The Master of Trinity [William Whewell] died this afternoon. Regrets that his first letter from Cambridge brings such news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2571

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.477
Summary:

William Whewell slightly improved. Dr. [George] Humphry has been elected professor of Anatomy. Is indebted to JH because of the paper he sent to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2572

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.478
Summary:

William Whewell seems to have permanent damage to his brain. Whewell has an article in MacMillan's Magazine regarding Auguste Comte's philosophy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2573

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.479
Summary:

William Whewell's symptoms are worse, but his mind is still active.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2574

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.480
Summary:

William Whewell's nieces have little hope for his recovery. Whewell is anxious about his article on Grote's Plato for MacMillan's Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2575

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.481
Summary:

William Whewell is still alive, but struggling. Dr. [Gilbert] French has died suddenly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2577

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5?] March [1866
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.516
Summary:

Detached postscript that refers to the behavior of William Whewell before his death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2578

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.482
Summary:

Relays message from Dr. [George] Humphry. William Whewell is conscious but knows he is dying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2579

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.483
Summary:

William Whewell died peacefully that afternoon. The place of burial has not been determined. WS will speak about him on Friday. Takes comfort in his writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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