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Herschel6331

From:
[I. I.] Boye
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.93
Summary:

Would like a suitable entry for JH to be printed in their edition of the Archives Historiques.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6533

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.285
Summary:

Is shortly leaving for the Tyrol. Has been engaged in unsuccessful comet hunting. Has found stars not in JH's catalogue and comments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6655

From:
[Sarah] [Newnham-]Collingwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.358
Summary:

Does not know the answer to his query regarding the pew, but has written to her lawyer about it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6745

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.63
Summary:

Intends moving into the country after midsummer and would like JH's advice on a suitable spot for an observatory. Regrets that the atmosphere of London is not suitable for astronomical work now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6746

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.64
Summary:

Is extremely obliged for his prompt reply to his query regarding a suitable site for his observatory. Outlines the kind of residence he would like.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6747

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.65
Summary:

Has had to terminate his appointment at George Bishop's Observatory and is determined to leave London and settle in the country. Has heard of a residence near Hawkhurst and would like to visit JH this coming Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6748

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.66
Summary:

Has taken Camden Lodge and is making preparations for moving there. Has adapted his Amician micrometer to an excellent telescope. Comments on its faults and virtues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6749

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.67
Summary:

Has traced the comet notified in J. F. Encke's circular. Gives his readings for its position. Has compared the stars near it. Hopes JH's family are all well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6891

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.190
Summary:

Regarding the workings of Insurance Companies and Benefit Societies. Recommends an actuary. Hopes JH will come down for the Anniversary meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6893

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.191
Summary:

Has just had a tract on Friendly Societies from J. W. Woolgar. Answers some queries regarding the work of such societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6894

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.192
Summary:

All the tables in Charles Ansell's work are expressed in decimals. Gives advice on type of insurance for sickness and death. Regarding the true inventor of J. E. Bode's law. Very few at the Anniversary dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6896

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-3
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.193
Summary:

Advice on how to start a Friendly Society. Calculated the sun's pull on the Earth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6902

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.194
Summary:

Is working on tables A and B. Further regarding Charles Ansell's life tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6903

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.195
Summary:

Sending more [life] tables. No age 65 in Charles Ansell's tables. Gives further advice on the running and financing of Friendly Societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6904

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.196
Summary:

Further regarding life tables and their workings. Francis Baily has a sheet of his grand catalogue on hand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6905

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.197
Summary:

Just dispatched the letter when JH's arrived. Regarding benefit societies and their workings. Will write to J. W. Woolgar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6906

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.198
Summary:

Has just received his letter. Further advice on Friendly Societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6907

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.199
Summary:

Has already sent him [William?] Tidd's tables as he requested. Regarding the printing by 5th April. Has sent tables to Farley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6909

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.200
Summary:

Their Tidd Pratt tables crossed. Comments on Charles Ansell's and J. T. Pratt's tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6911

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.201
Summary:

Is sending all the tables to the printer tomorrow. Has given tables A and B a heading. J. T. Pratt's table is similar to his own though not accurate in decimals to the pound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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