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Herschel10125

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15
Summary:

Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10477

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.355
Summary:

Sending a table of variable stars. Appears to have seen the new planet [Psyche] on 29 Jan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10478

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.356
Summary:

Takes the earliest opportunity of announcing the discovery of a new planet [Melpomene]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10479

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.357
Summary:

Regrets the trouble JH has been caused, but it was due to the non-arrival of his letter. Cannot claim fellowship of the R.S.L. as he did not attend any of the meetings following his election. Gives a list of his planetary discoveries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10480

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.358
Summary:

Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10481

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.359
Summary:

Angelo Secchi has found the second head of Biela's comet. Gives the elements of J. R. Hind's last planet (Fortuna).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10482

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.360
Summary:

Has discovered a seventh planet [Kalliope]. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10483

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.361
Summary:

Has discovered an eighth planet. Gives readings. Proposes to call it Thalia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10610

From:
Joanna B. Horner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.489
Summary:

Has had a letter from Miss Mathilde Oersted, who was gratified by JH's speech regarding her father. Her father's sudden death has been a great blow to her. Does not know what will happen to H. C. Oersted's books.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10779

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.132
Summary:

Regarding the absence of his own name from the candidates list for the R.S.L.; thinks there is a clique working against him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10822

From:
John Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.174
Summary:

Thanks him for the testimonial for his son who has recently died, leaving two children unprovided for. Can he assist with a place at Christ's Hospital for one?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10840

From:
Rowland Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.191
Summary:

Letter will receive immediate attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10901

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.250
Summary:

Will the Herschels come to dinner on Thursday the 13th with one of their daughters?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10902

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.251
Summary:

Will he join them at dinner tomorrow; regrets he was prevented from being with them on the 13th due to a cold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10903

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.252
Summary:

Sending the first fruits of the enterprise of Dr. J. L. Krapf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11252

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.143
Summary:

Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11253

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.144
Summary:

Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11256

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.147
Summary:

Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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