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Herschel3386

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.164
Summary:

Sends JH proceedings of Mathematical Society of London and asks JH to join.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3509

From:
Joseph Wilson Swan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.251
Summary:

In light of JH's interest in and contribution to photography, encloses with explanation photographs produced by 'the Carbon process' using Indian ink coloring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4182

From:
James Parker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.137
Summary:

Sends JH poems for possible publication in a selection edited by Charles Daubeny; asks JH to identify the one which he wants in the volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4410

From:
Charles Tennant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.430
Summary:

Sends a copy of the third edition of his book, The Bank of England. Requests JH's support in his study of the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4418

From:
W[illiam] Cave Thomas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.433
Summary:

Discusses matters of aesthetics; praises JH's ideas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4548

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.102
Summary:

Asks if JH still considering editing William Herschel's R.S.P.T. publications. Suggests that Alexander Herschel edit the work. Speculates that William Herschel observed the 'willow leaves.' JH's star catalogue will be printed by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4584

From:
Charles Tennant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.431
Summary:

Expresses gratitude for JH's considerations of his work on the Bank of England. Claims the Bank needs major reform. Wants an influential voice to back his claim; asks JH to be that voice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4916

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.304 (C: RGO 6.381.448)
Summary:

Thanking him for lecture papers. Has sent his paper on partial differential equations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4917

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.305
Summary:

Regarding earth currents and galvanic registers. Results of recent experiments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4918

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.306
Summary:

Thanking him for his paper on Indian Standards and systems of measurement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4919

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.307 (C: RGO 6.695.493)
Summary:

Regarding the theory of magnetic currents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5027

From:
Matthew Arnold
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.408
Summary:

Thanking him for sending the translation of Friedrich Schiller [Schillers Spaziergang, Translated into Latin Verse, 1867].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5748

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.235
Summary:

Sending the syllabus of Mr. Ellis's lecture. Has sent to JH's son [Alexander] a paper on meteors, which contains his views in cosmical philosophy. Elected Laurence Parsons (4th Earl of Rosse) to the R.S.L. yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel576

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.359.535
Summary:

Expresses GA's contempt for those who legislate for others without knowing what they are doing; GA is talking about the Indian legislation [see JH's 1867-9-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5800

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.270
Summary:

Has heard that he has been suffering from the cramp and suggests a few remedies that he himself has found beneficial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5824

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.293
Summary:

Would be pleased if after reading BB's paper JH would let BB know any criticisms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5826

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.295
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding chemical calculus. Further comments on his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5880

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1867-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.6
Summary:

Regarding the work of Emmanuel Liais (astronomer).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6284

From:
John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.45
Summary:

Regarding a suitable coachman for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6367

From:
C. H. D. Buys Ballot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.132
Summary:

Is honored that JH should have noticed one of his articles. Quotes further articles, which may be of interest. Regarding JH's views on air and his own theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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