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Herschel10574

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.452
Summary:

His letter possibly did not reach him as his friend is still inquiring about a telescope for Lima.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10575

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.453
Summary:

Many thanks for the trouble he has taken over the matter of the telescope for Lima. His own son Joseph is a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh and would be grateful for a testimonial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10576

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.454
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial for his son Joseph. Wishes the Herschels would come and look around Kew. Regarding the Cape bulbs. Has no official person to collect seeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10577

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.455
Summary:

Regarding a botanical garden at the Cape and suitable staff. Would like to join with JH in a memorial to the Colonial Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10578

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.456
Summary:

Has heard nothing from him regarding the Cape garden. Wrote to the Colonial Office advising that the Cape garden should be similar to that at Ceylon. Hopes he agrees that Wynberg is the most likely spot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10579

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.457
Summary:

Thinks it a good idea to send a memo to the Colonial Office on the question of a Cape botanical garden. Has consulted W. H. Harvey on the question. What a curious plant is found on the coasts of Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10580

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.458
Summary:

The Professor of Botany at the Royal Dublin Society has died. Would like to propose their friend W. H. Harvey for the position. Would JH write a letter of commendation to the Society?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10581

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.459
Summary:

Has been requested by George Eden (1st Earl of Auckland) to contribute the botanical section to the manual to which JH alludes. Comments on this and the requirements for a manual of this type.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10582

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.460
Summary:

Has finished his paper for JH's Admiralty Manual and it only requires copying. Can reduce it if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10583

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.461
Summary:

Sending his notes for JH's Admiralty Manual. Would have been earlier but he dislocated his left shoulder and had to have the services of an amanuensis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel106

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.397
Summary:

Illegible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10614

From:
Leonard Horner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.493
Summary:

When on board the Excellent at Portsmouth he was deafened by the firing of a gun and has since suffered from 'singing' in his ear. Can JH recommend a relief? His daughter would like an engraving of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10615

From:
Leonard Horner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.494
Summary:

Queries regarding the statement by William Herschel on the time taken for the light from the stars to reach the earth. Have there been any new developments in this theory?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10622

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.3
Summary:

Has been applying his mode of calculation for the barometrical heights for the years 1815-23 and sent the results to the R.S.L. As JH may not see them he sends a few comments on them. Would like a suitable colleague to share his labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10623

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.4
Summary:

Encloses some more calculations of height by means of the barometric mean temperature. Comments on these. Staying at Ackworth until April.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10624

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.5
Summary:

Has been considering the reasons for the great depression of the barometer in November 1840. Thinks JH may be interested in the enclosed essay. Would be pleased if it could be read to the Royal Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10625

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.6
Summary:

Hopes his friends will support the publication of his Barometrographia, which will be exhibited at the forthcoming B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10627

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.8
Summary:

Has directed the printers, Taylors, to send JH's booksellers the parts of the Barometrographia as issued, free of all costs. The science of meteorology attracts little attention at the moment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10629

From:
R. W. Howard-Vyse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.10
Summary:

Is grateful for his note and the book; has been ill, which accounts for the delay in his acknowledgement. The verses appear to give a good idea of the original.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10665

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.38
Summary:

Was pleased to see one of JH's letters with his mail that morning. Recalls his first meeting with JH. Has arranged for JH's name to be added to those who receive free copies of the Journal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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