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Herschel14812

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1697

From:
David William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.183
Summary:

Letter of condolence on death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1921

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1832]
Source of text:
DMC L.928A.2
Summary:

A circular letter to the electors of the University of Cambridge, asking for their support in the upcoming poll for representative to Parliament [see JH's 1832-11-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2095

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.344
Summary:

Thanks JH for paper on micrometrical measurement of double stars. Has already promised to vote for someone else for Boden Professorship [see JH's 1832-2-25].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2115

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.362
Summary:

Will offer himself as candidate for Professor of Natural Philosophy at University at Edinburgh. Asks JH for recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2128

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.374
Summary:

Introduces Edward Cooper, who has second largest telescope in the world [after JH]. Asks JH to assist Cooper. Discusses various astronomical issues and instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2169

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.414
Summary:

Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2170

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.415
Summary:

Has no intentions of making solar volcano theory public. Offers one more possibility for its validity. Pleased that Caroline Herschel is well and remembers him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2207

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.451
Summary:

Introduces JH to a Sanskrit professor. Has heard JH may travel to the Cape, but thinks family matters may deter him from going.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2234

From:
Rummohun [?] Roy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.504
Summary:

Must decline invitation to dinner due to poor health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2235

From:
Rummohun [?] Roy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.505
Summary:

Aware that letter of 3 April did not reach the Herschels' home until after the engagement. Wishes to explain the apparent neglect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2883

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.374
Summary:

Sends news of a cholera epidemic to help JH make his summer plans. Mentions a number of new cases from Altona, Hamburg, and Berlin. Asks JH not to spread information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2884

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.375
Summary:

Sends two bottles of Claret and a box to be forwarded for [Francis] Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2968

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 684-7 (C: RS:HS 7.277)
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter and offer of assistance. Will come to London earlier than expected so that he can call on him and discuss his problems before foreign travel. Would be glad of an introduction to Mario Gemmellaro and other scientists JH thinks would help him in his studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3012

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.122
Summary:

Asks JH to thank Henry Kater for his comparison of WS's scale to that of the standard-yard. Mentions breakout of cholera as reason for delay in responding. Includes many measurements of year's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3544

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 678-81
Summary:

In preparation for foreign travel, asks JH about instruments and method for measuring radiation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3830

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Reminds JH to send his catalog of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3959

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Saddened at the death of JH's mother; knows that 'it can't be long before I shall follow the dear departed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4076

From:
Giovanni Santini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.345
Summary:

Praises JH's work on double star orbits. Translated 'Fisica Celeste' [JH's Physical Astronomy?] for use of University of Padua. Receives fourth volume of R.S.P.T. of R.S.L. R.A.S. awards GS for astronomical work. Wants to purchase a Barlow telescope for Padua Observatory. Observes Biela's Comet at Rome Observatory. Makes study of perturbations in the orbit of Jupiter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4257

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.245
Summary:

Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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