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Herschel8149

From:
Ann Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1 July [1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.416
Summary:

Learned that JH has been ill since returning from Slough. Please visit soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8154

From:
Pat Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.422
Summary:

Speculates that JH may one day rival Isaac Newton. Awaits JH's visit next Tuesday. JH's parents ordered chairs to be ready [Wednesday], when PW's sister will accompany JH to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9035

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.158
Summary:

Discusses university politics. Misses JH. Impressed by [Edward] Bromhead's mathematical abilities. Is considering translating a book by S. F. Lacroix. George Peacock's Tripos examination questions have caused controversy. Believes Peacock should have stressed applied over pure mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9038

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.159
Summary:

Informs JH of the place of Simon Stevin in the history of the idea of a parallelogram of forces. Has heard that JH is investigating polarized rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9040

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.160
Summary:

Expresses thanks for and comments on JH's account of JH's optical experiments. Discusses efforts to improve mathematical education at Cambridge, including WW's book on mechanics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9684

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.34
Summary:

Has dispatched the manuscripts of William Spence by coach, and encloses the key. Hopes JH will call on him when in town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9685

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.35
Summary:

Has passed JH's communication to Mrs. [William] Spence, who desires that publication may proceed as quickly as possible. Would he decide on a publisher. Will write biographical details himself. Would JH give him details of title page and contents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9686

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.36
Summary:

Has received JH's letter to which he will reply fully later. Sends some more manuscripts he has received from Mrs. [William] Spence. Also encloses a copy of the unfinished essay of which only 80 copies have been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9687

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.37
Summary:

Has sent JH's continuation of William Spence's 'Outlines' to press without any alteration. Gives the scheme adopted for the makeup of the volume. Hopes JH agrees; if not write at once as he is leaving London for some time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9688

From:
John Galt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.38
Summary:

Book will be arranged according to JH's wishes. Underwoods are to be the publishers. Is pleased JH has found signs of greatness in William Spence's works. Hopes JH will show this in his biographical introduction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9801

From:
Benjamin Gompertz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.136
Summary:

Would like to become an F.R.S. Charles Babbage has procured a form and BG would be pleased if JH would subscribe his name. Hopes he is well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9824

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1810]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.158
Summary:

Informing him of his position in the examinations, and offering congratulations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9825

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.159
Summary:

Has been visiting Gibraltar, Malta, and the Vatican City. Comments on the sights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9826

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.160
Summary:

Has not heard from him lately, though he wrote last year from Rome and gave him a resume of his travels. William Crackanthorpe is a good companion. The pavilion is being rapidly built. Would like JH to accept hospitality at his house. Gives news of friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9827

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.161
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's farewell letter. Would be glad when JH was in town if he would call on Gordon's father and mother. Has left copies of the translation of the Memoir of Mr. De La Harpe. Gives an extract of a letter from Naples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9899

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1810]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.233
Summary:

Recalls time spent together; asks JH for information about Cambridge colleges, especially St. John's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9900

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1810]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.234
Summary:

Is attending John Playfair's lectures in mathematics; talks of plans to come to Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9901

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.235
Summary:

News of several lady friends and JG's progress in law studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9902

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.236
Summary:

Asks about nature of Classics examination JG must take to be considered for admission to Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9903

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1811]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.237
Summary:

Apologizes for long delay in writing; is coming to Cambridge in October.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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