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Herschel5496

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.397
Summary:

Encloses more letters from Thomas Maclear. Admiration for Maclear's energy. Cape Town is in a state of semi-rebellion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5532

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.22
Summary:

Has at last received his letter and withdrawn the index.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5541

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.31
Summary:

Sending an extract from a letter dealing with magnetic and electrical instruments recently sent to Egypt for purposes of exploration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5637

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.127
Summary:

Has just heard from Edward Sabine that there is still a vacancy at the Madras Observatory. Would like JH's support if he applies to the East India Company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5638

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.128
Summary:

Thanks for the letter and his interest in the matter. Has written to W. H. Sykes relative to his astronomical qualifications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5639

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.129
Summary:

Wishes to embody in his reports on atmospheric waves details of JH's work in this field. Would like his comments on his suggested wording. Can E. W. Brayley borrow Karl Kreil's book? Nothing from Madras yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5640

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.130
Summary:

Has received his letter of the 20th and is anxious to know if E. W. Brayley can borrow Karl Kreil's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5641

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.131
Summary:

Has received the proof sheets of his contributions to the Admiralty Manual and would like to make a few alterations. Has heard no news of the Madras appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5642

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.132
Summary:

Has received the copies of the Admiralty Manual. Discussions of the electrical observations at Kew are almost finished and will be able to forward the manuscript if desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5643

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.133
Summary:

Has received from Edward Sabine the manuscript of his own report on the electrical observations. Is pleased that his labors have been useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5644

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.134
Summary:

Has altered the words in accordance with JH's suggestions. Encloses extract dealing with clouds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5645

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.135
Summary:

Charles Wheatstone has offered to apply for an R.S. grant for him to continue his atmospheric wave investigations. His Hurricane Guide will soon be issued by Murray.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5646

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.136
Summary:

Thanks for his letter, and will arrange with John Williams concerning L. A. J. Quetelet's books. Regarding recent barometrical readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel582

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.418.78
Summary:

Responds to a JH question about the accuracy of the calculations for the figure of the earth in GA's article in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5875

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1849
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.3
Summary:

Presenting A. T. D'Abbadie, who has made a voyage to Brazil. Remarks on JH's calorimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5904

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.27
Summary:

Will be pleased to supply the casts [of the bust of Francis Baily; see M. Grantham's [1849]-1-15]; charge is five guineas each.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5905

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.28
Summary:

Cast of the late Francis Baily is ready, also the one of JH. These will be forwarded as arranged.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5906

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.29
Summary:

The two casts will be forwarded tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5907

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.30
Summary:

Is glad to hear that the casts arrived safely. Is flattered by Lady Herschel's remarks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5908

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.31
Summary:

Is sorry his letter [see EB's 1849-10-10] has not been received, but he replied by return of post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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