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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

Herschel2028

From:
Bartholomew Price
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.59
Summary:

Thanks JH for his lectures [Familiar Lectures] and praises his style. Has encouraged Clarendon Press to ask JH to write a short treatise on inductive logic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2179

From:
Henry Enfield Roscoe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.424
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of JH's letter and fungi spore specimens. The letter was read and specimens exhibited at last meeting. Offers thanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2227

From:
John Rate
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.471
Summary:

Trying to ascertain the time for the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites. Wants to know the proper correction for his own telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2265

From:
George Rümker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.509
Summary:

Sends observations of circumpolar nebulae originally published in the Astronomische Nachrichten. Hopes calculating their motion will eventually be possible. Wants JH's opinion on GR's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2266

From:
Frederick Rixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.492
Summary:

Asks JH to give 2 or 3 lectures on astronomy in the upcoming course at his school. JH declines the offer in an attached draft of a response.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2267

From:
George Rümker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.510
Summary:

Sends observations of additional circumpolar nebulae. Notes differences between his observations and those of JH. Hopes to determine positions of very faint nebulae in the future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel228

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1866]
Source of text:
RGO 6.412.155
Summary:

Criticizes Charles Rümker's catalogue of southern stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel229

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1866]
Source of text:
RGO 6.412.177
Summary:

Need to meet to discuss the question of publishing Charles Rümker's star catalogue [see JH's 1866-4-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2428

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.278
Summary:

Discusses [John] Hennessey's proposal [see ES's 1866-8-11]. Suggests sending achromatic along with a qualified observer. Thinks Alexander Herschel might be suitable for such a post. Melbourne telescope progressing rapidly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2430

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.280
Summary:

B.A.A.S. appointed Committee to explore astronomical and meteorological possibilities in India. Considers [G. G.] Stokes's recommendation among the best. Suggests meteorological experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2431

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.284
Summary:

Discusses current debate over placement of telescope in India. Discusses various possibilities for telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2568

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.475
Summary:

Says William Whewell has fallen from his horse and has been injured. Thanks JH for a paper he signed for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2570

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.476
Summary:

William Whewell has gotten up to walk several times. The left side of his body and face is still 'not quite right.'

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
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