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Herschel10201

From:
John Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.87
Summary:

JH's letter has been forwarded via Charles Wheatstone as his town address was unknown.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10202

From:
Francis Galton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.88
Summary:

Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10203

From:
Mrs. Gardiner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.89
Summary:

Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10205

From:
Thomas Gardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.91
Summary:

Is hoping to establish a practical school of chemistry in London, and would like to add his name to the list of supporters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10206

From:
Thomas Gardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.92
Summary:

At a recent meeting of the Council of the College of Chemistry it was resolved that JH should be invited to become a Vice-President. Hopes he will agree to this request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10207

From:
Rider Garrett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.93
Summary:

JH's notes and version of the first canto of Dante's Inferno has made him attempt a version in the original rhyming meter. Would like his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10209

From:
Rider Garrett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 September [1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.95
Summary:

Is very grateful for his comments on her translation of Dante's Inferno. Will obtain Mr. Ford's version. Intends to continue with her translation though she sees no prospect of it being printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10210

From:
Christian Ludwig Gerling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.96
Summary:

A note accompanying some papers on the geodesic work carried out in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10211

From:
Mary Ann Gilpin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.97
Summary:

Her mother has died and she would like him to use his influence at the R.S.L. to raise a subscription for the benefit of her and her brothers and sisters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10212

From:
George Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.98
Summary:

Is grateful for the paper that JH has sent; he is sure it will promote scientific knowledge in New South Wales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10213

From:
Elizabeth Gipps
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 December [1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.99
Summary:

Is grateful for his gift of flower roots; she will take great care of them on her arrival at Sydney.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10215

From:
John Goldingham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.101
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and also the address to the Astronomical Society. Comments on his own paper on satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10216

From:
Thomas Goodchild
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.102
Summary:

Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10217

From:
Samuel Goodenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.103
Summary:

Is sorry to read in the papers the news of the death of William Herschel. Had he been near he would have liked to have attended the funeral.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10218

From:
George [Hamilton]-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.104
Summary:

The B.A.A.S. meeting is to be held at Aberdeen and would be pleased to accommodate JH should he be attending the meeting. Will not be going himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10219

From:
George [Hamilton]-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-9
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.105
Summary:

Would like to see him at dinner tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10220

From:
Lewis Conway-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.106
Summary:

Arrangements for the 12th suits him well, and looks forward to staying with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10221

From:
Lewis Conway-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.107
Summary:

Would be very pleased to spend a day with him before his return.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10222

From:
C. H. Gordon-Lennox
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.108
Summary:

Has been considering the subject of standard weights and measures and thinks a Royal Commission is the best idea. Regrets that JH's health prevents him from being a member.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10223

From:
F. Gough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.109
Summary:

His note and the maps have arrived safely. Has made the necessary arrangements for the night of the 10th.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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