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Herschel4864

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.251 (C: RGO 6.694.319)
Summary:

Asks for his comments on the results of his Magnetic Register 1848-1857.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4865

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.253
Summary:

Further remarks concerning his Magnetic Registers [see GA's 1861-4-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4866

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.254 (C: RGO 6.694.324)
Summary:

Regarding the evaporation of water as a source of electricity. Magnetic results in relation to the North Atlantic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4867

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.255 (C: RGO 6.476.55)
Summary:

Encloses printed copies of letters received from Johann Lamont regarding apparatus for examining Galvanic currents in the earth; would like his comments on them. Gave lecture in Manchester on the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5384

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.331
Summary:

Is sending a book of travels by Mr. Tyler, which gives an account of the Mexican stone and flint implements. Alexander Herschel called. The latter's experiments with hydrogen are useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5607

From:
Jean Baptiste Biot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.96
Summary:

Has pleasure in informing JH that a parcel of publications of the Academy is being forwarded to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5815

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.284
Summary:

Has had no reply from H. P. F. P. Clinton (5th Duke of Newcastle); will write to H. J. Temple (3rd Viscount Palmerston) later if no answer is received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5816

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.285
Summary:

Has written to E. A. S. Seymour (12th Duke of Somerset) and will send William Lassell's letter of introduction to Admiral Edward Codrington.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5817

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.286
Summary:

Has just received the enclosed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5818

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.287
Summary:

Has received the enclosed from E. A. S. Seymour (12th Duke of Somerset). Has sent the memorandum to William Lassell. Can also send the Duke's letter if he thinks it worthwhile.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5819

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.288
Summary:

Sends the official answer from the Admiralty about the William Lassell affair. Suggests all the letters about this subject should be placed in the archives of the R.S.L. for future reference.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5820

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.289
Summary:

Please send William Lassell the original letters to take with him when he goes to Malta, as he has only the copies at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5869

From:
Joseph Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.338
Summary:

Regarding electro-magnetic forces. His father's health is good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5872

From:
Joseph Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867 or later]-5-15
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.341
Summary:

His letter arrived just before his father's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5873

From:
Joseph Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1861 plus]-11-29
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.342
Summary:

Is sending him an engraving of his late father. Sees that JH has finished his work he told him about.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6175

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.300
Summary:

Regarding the Pyx accounts. Has seen JH's son. What does he think of the new coins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6176

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.301
Summary:

Further regarding the Pyx accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6182

From:
Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.307
Summary:

Thanks for his book on meteorology. On the reliability of hygrometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6242

From:
P. W. D. Baddeley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.3
Summary:

Is pleased that JH has received his book on whirlwinds. Comments on this and would welcome any criticism from JH on this work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6243

From:
P. W. D. Baddeley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.4
Summary:

Points out error in his own book and enlarges on that point.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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