Search: Herschel, John in addressee 
John Herschel in collection 
letter in document-type 
Sorted by:
Modify Search

Showing 101–120 of 9305 items

Herschel10105

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1842-6-22 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.442
Summary:

A note to arrange dinner with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10106

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.443
Summary:

Is unable to be of assistance to JH in the matter of a military appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10107

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.444
Summary:

About JG's intended marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10108

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-11-28
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.445
Summary:

Has briefly come into London on distressing business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10110

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.1
Summary:

Unable to come to dinner on Saturday but hopes to see him in the evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10112

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.3
Summary:

Could he let him have the address of his son James as his mother died this morning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10113

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.4
Summary:

Has been laid up with a cold and unable to answer his letter. Congratulations on the new baby. Hopes mother and child are doing well. Will wait for confirmation of his son's marriage before sending the news to the papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10114

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.5
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the death of JH's mother. Has lost many friends and relatives during the last eight years. Staying with his two sons and has retired so would welcome a visit from the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10115

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.6
Summary:

His son Thomas has set out for France and he himself is in London to see the passage of a bill through Parliament. Would be grateful for letters of introduction to M.P.'s with which JH is acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10116

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.7
Summary:

James's daughter has improved in health and there are hopes for her recovery. Bill passed through the House of Commons successfully. Would be glad to receive letters of introduction to any members of the House of Lords with which JH may be acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10117

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.8
Summary:

Will be pleased to breakfast with him tomorrow, but must leave before ten in order to keep an appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10118

From:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.10
Summary:

Does not have a complete list of his father's publications. Some he wished to suppress. Approves of JH's suggestion to send the manuscript of the history to Harvard. Is gratified by Dr. [Josiah?] Quincy's letter and also JH's impression of his father's character.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10120

From:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.11
Summary:

Has been occupied in London with Railway business and so has been unable to make a copy of his father's History. Will obtain the services of an amanuensis to speed things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10121

From:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.12
Summary:

Hopes to have the corrected copy of his father's History ready in about 10 days. If JH will give him the style and address of Dr. [Josiah?] Quincy he will send it direct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10122

From:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.13
Summary:

Has sent a copy of his father's History by the Boston steamer to Dr. [Josiah] Quincy. Believes the latter was hurt by the delay in his reply. Has been engrossed with railway business. Intends sending the original manuscript to Quincy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel10128

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.16
Summary:

Carrington will be communicating with JH regarding Ignatio Porro's instruments. Pleased to hear of the projected new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Is engaged translating D. F. J. Arago's Astronomy. Points out omissions in this work. Comments on the planet Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10130

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.17
Summary:

Intends applying for the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Outlines the work he has already done in astronomy. Would like a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10131

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.18
Summary:

Is grateful for the testimonial JH has sent, and will be pleased to use it in support of his application to Sir G. C. Lewis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10132

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.19
Summary:

Has received a letter from Sir George Lewis stating that he has been appointed to the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Is grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Contributor
Transcription available