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Herschel6378

From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.143
Summary:

Would be grateful if he would inform him where his paper on concert pitch is published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6384

From:
Charles Hay Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.149
Summary:

Is grateful for his gift of Familiar Lectures and has read them with delight. Is pleased that J. M. Cameron's photographs have given pleasure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6400

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 April [1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.165
Summary:

Has been very busy. His poetry has inspired her to renewed efforts. Health not good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6401

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 April [1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.166
Summary:

Has only just received his letter. Feared for the safety of her parcel. Wishes he would write a poem on photography. John Taylor and the Camerons think that JH's poetry is beautiful. Writes in haste to catch the post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6402

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.167
Summary:

Her husband is well again and her own health is much improved. Would be interested to know which photographs he likes best and why.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6658

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.361
Summary:

Regarding the doubtful actions of a Lieut. R. J. Morrison falsely obtaining names purporting to support his scheme for observations. Intends to lay the matter before William Parsons [3rd Earl of Rosse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6659

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.362
Summary:

Thanks for his prompt reply to his query about Lieut. R. J. Morrison. He has discovered the horoscope of Edmond Halley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6673

From:
C[harles] Crowden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.377
Summary:

Is grateful that JH will preside at the prize giving. Gives details of the various prizes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6685

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.3
Summary:

Has not had time until now to carry out experiments on 'the central spot' as seen in photographs as related in JH's last letter. His recent trials with various lenses have verified JH's theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6687

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.5
Summary:

Regarding various types of glass for lenses. Will make two of JH's reading glasses if he will send details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6689

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.7
Summary:

Thanks for letter and details of his paper in the R.S.P.T. Wishes there was an index of authors and subjects for students. Theories regarding the action of light on glass. Has interested Messrs. Chance in his theories. Gives reasons why he wants a reading glass of 3 1/2 inches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6707

From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.24
Summary:

His collection of poetry has made good progress. Outlines the proposed contents of his book. Has not thought of including Latin compositions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6708

From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.25
Summary:

Editor cannot complain of JH's decision not to allow him to insert his poem on the telescope as that of Augustus De Morgan substituted is so good. Book will include poems of both dead and living men. Has unfortunately damaged the copy of De Morgan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6807

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.124
Summary:

Is exceedingly grateful for the Synopsis of William Herschel's double-star observations. Comments on some of the readings. Has read his translation of Schiller's 'Spaziergang' with pleasure. Will be writing to Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6808

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.125
Summary:

Is trying to obtain parts of R.S.P.T. containing the original communication of William Herschel on changes in double stars. Would be glad of JH's assistance. Printer has made mistakes in spite of his proof corrections. Weather most unsuitable for observations due to fog. Is pleased JH is making a synopsis of all the double-star measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7199

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.390
Summary:

How is he during this spell of cold weather? Gives reason why he resigned from the College. Gives a theorem. Has no news of his own successor at the College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7200

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1867-4-10 [?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.391
Summary:

Has heard a rumor that he is not well. One of his daughters has been recuperating at Hastings. Sends a paradox. Comments on the editing of Isaac Newton's book on Daniel by Benjamin Smith, his nephew. R.S.L. has produced Vol. 1 of the list of scientific papers. Blaise Pascal affair is in a lull.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7201

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.392
Summary:

Sends a theorem, which beats Blaise Pascal's by points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7203

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.393
Summary:

The theorem is one of the consequences of the Julius Plücker system. Comments on JH's proposed method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7204

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.394
Summary:

Many thanks for the Latin translation of Frederick Schiller's poem. Comments on various points of poetry. Further about the Pascal-Newton letters. Regarding William Pearson and the founding of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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