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From:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.207
Summary:

The Manual appears to have lost time. Outlines the general form to be taken, but leaves the details to JH. Size might be related to Alexander von Humboldt's Kosmos volume. Returns to the Admiralty next week.

Contributor:
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From:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.208
Summary:

Acknowledges the receipt of his letter, together with the preface and list of contents for the Admiralty Manual. Comments on this. Will arrange for copies to be sent to those designated. Admiralty is grateful for JH's work on the manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.381
Summary:

Presumes they are at Adam Sedgwick's. Supposes they will come to Broxbourne by the 11 o'clock train from Norwich and will arrange for it to be met. Expects a new theory of the earth's crust from JH. Mrs. Jeff[re]y is seriously ill, which delays the Jeff[re]ys at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.189
Summary:

Is applying for a Government pension and would value a supporting testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.190
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which she has forwarded with others to Lord John Russell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Liddell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.216
Summary:

Sends copy of the rules of the Institute. At a Special General meeting JH was elected president. This is subject to JH's approval. Would like him to be present at the opening of the new Institute on the 25th of the next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.404
Summary:

Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Francis Ronalds stated that observations at Kew Observatory may be discontinued by B.A.A.S. for budget reasons. WB volunteers to supervise observations at no additional cost. Hopes JH has recovered from influenza.

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John Herschel Project
From:
[Sir] Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to persuade B.A.A.S. to hire W. R. Birt to continue observations at Kew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0102; Reel 1087
Summary:

Following interview with Edward Sabine, WB compiled reasons for continuing Kew Observatory. Sends copy to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Forbes, D.D.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0203; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's letter of 16 May 1848 was delayed by wrong title for JF, who is now minister of Free Church. Earlier letter from JH never reached JF. Happy to learn that JH received JF's mathematics paper. JF prefers to submit it to R.S.L., but when JF received no reply from JH, JF sent paper to Philip Kelland in Edinburgh, who now expects JF's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Forbes, D.D.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0204; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's letter of 26 Apr. went to wrong person with same name as JF. Grateful for JH's interest in JF's mathematical paper. Hopes to submit it to R.S.L. Replies to error noticed by JH. Encloses note from Philip Kelland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0557; Reel 1093
Summary:

Objects to appointment of G. B. Airy as sole referee in determining contract for making Great Clock at Westminster Palace. Forwards copies of letters and papers that demonstrate Airy's prejudice and ill will toward BV and Mr. Whitehurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.3
Summary:

Regarding the elements of Uranus and Neptune, and Alexis Bouvard's 'Elements of Uranus.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.200 (C: RGO 6.160.29)
Summary:

Regarding the reinstatement of the zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.201 (C: RGO 6.160.30)
Summary:

Further information on the zenith tube. Description of a zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.10
Summary:

Regarding his own publication on hydrography and welcoming any suggestion from JH on various points.

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John Herschel Project
From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.11
Summary:

Is pleased to hear that his paper is of some use. Various queries regarding the work in question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.149
Summary:

Is returning the letters sent him by JH. Regarding Francesco de Vico and the instruments belonging to the Roman College and [Richard?] Taylor's letter concerning them.

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From:
E. S. [Mrs.] Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.34
Summary:

Has not seen him for a long time, but is sure he would like to know that her daughter is to be married.

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