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Herschel11048

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.387
Summary:

JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11050

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.388
Summary:

Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11051

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.389
Summary:

Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11080

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.416
Summary:

Sending diagrams of Halley's Comet traced from a work, The Orbs of Heaven.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11111

From:
Alexander K. Johnston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.448
Summary:

His letter and accompanying packet arrived for which accept his best thanks for the valuable contribution to the literature of physical geography. Is gratified by JH's commendation of his own Physical Atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11175

From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.65
Summary:

Thinks it may be a good idea to utilize aluminium to coat the speculum of reflecting telescopes. Is shortly to take command of iron works and furnaces and hopes to carry out experiments to produce barytic glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11176

From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.66
Summary:

Has received news of a cargo of cryolite from Greenland. Outlines the various possibilities of using it for the manufacture of chemicals and glass. Sends his method of manufacturing aluminium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11183

From:
J. B. Kearney
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.73
Summary:

Has no objection to his letter being communicated to the R.A.S. Comments on his observations. Thanks for his paper on musical pitch. Sees that new copper coinage is to be introduced and hopes that JH will use his influence to introduce the decimal system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11187

From:
P[hilip] Kelland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.77
Summary:

Royal Society of Edinburgh would like JH to referee a paper on the mean temperature of the earth by J. D. Forbes. Would JH be willing? Sends a little biography of the late Professor Thomas Henderson, who is now nearly forgotten in his native city.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11250

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.141
Summary:

Has discovered two new satellites of Uranus; gives observations. Would JH suggest names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11251

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.142
Summary:

Giving his recent observations of the satellites of Uranus. Has not detected more than four satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11252

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.143
Summary:

Is well satisfied with the names JH has suggested for the satellites, but wonders whether the continental astronomers will accept them. Is puzzled by the orbits of two satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11253

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.144
Summary:

Found he had made an error in his letter of yesterday. Encloses an amended table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11256

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.147
Summary:

Illness has prevented an earlier reply thanking him for his introduction to the Governor of Malta. Expects good results in Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11257

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.148
Summary:

Has been given every facility to erect his telescope in Malta. Atmosphere has been excellent for observations. Has studied the satellites of Uranus and the ring of Saturn; the latter is puzzling. Has been astonished with the views of Orion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11258

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.149
Summary:

If the Herschels intend visiting the B.A.A.S. meeting at Liverpool he will be pleased to accommodate them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11259

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.150
Summary:

Was indebted to JH for the names of the satellites of Uranus. Will find details of his observations in the R.A.S.M.N. Gives volumes. Is thinking of returning to Malta and erect a larger telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11261

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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