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Herschel10565

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4 January [1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.442
Summary:

Grateful for JH's translation of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Comments on several points in the translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12173

From:
Herbert Mayo
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.31
Summary:

Would like JH to peruse HM's work and publicize its considerable use to Robert Graham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12327

From:
William O'Shaughnessy Brooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.184
Summary:

Has now heard that the explosion at Dover is to take place on Thursday. Hopes to see JH there. If not, will call on him at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13817

From:
George Dollond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0167; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests modifying square base of JH's telescope to round base. Estimates cost at £80 to £100.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13818

From:
George Dollond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0168; Reel 1087
Summary:

Refuses to risk GD's funds by giving cost estimate for unusual telescope, especially if R.S.L. expects GD to pay for any expenses over estimate. Regretfully stops manufacture of telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1648

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1843 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.134
Summary:

About organization of the executive of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2083

From:
John Richard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.332
Summary:

Thanks JH for poem [F. Schiller's 'The Walk']. Sends greetings to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2174

From:
Samuel Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.419
Summary:

Thanks JH for sending the verses he requested. His sister wishes she were still a neighbor of the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2242

From:
G. A. Rovell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.503
Summary:

Sends excerpt of letter from Mr. Weekes [?] stating an hypothesis concerning electricity and clouds. Asks JH to test it. Sends own ideas about electricity as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2278

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.149
Summary:

Sends letter of [Johann] Lamont, whose suggestions have been adopted by the Physical Committee. Discusses size of instruments, particularly needles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2279

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15:150
Summary:

Discusses plans for printing of 4 maps of terrestrial isotherms prepared by [H. W.] Dove along with Dove's commentary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3215

From:
John David Roberton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1843
Source of text:
RS MM.16.152
Summary:

Asks JH to report on whether and why JH thinks J. D. Forbes's paper on transparency of atmosphere and solar range worthy of Royal Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4725

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.115 (C: RGO 6.368.657 & LACC: RGO 6.503.244)
Summary:

Sending copy of GA's 'Tides and Waves' for Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; would be glad of JH's comments. Also encloses his eclipse paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4726

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.116 (C: RGO 6.462.39)
Summary:

Answer to one of JH's on 9 January [apparently on equatorial telescopes].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4727

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.117 (C: RGO 6.368.659)
Summary:

Regarding William Cubitt (Engineer of the Dover Railway) and the proposed blasting down of the cliffs between Dover and Folkestone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4728

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.118
Summary:

Further news of his proposed visit to Dover to see the blasting of the cliffs?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4729

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.119 (C: RGO 6.340.345)
Summary:

Regarding projected committee for the construction of new Standards for weights and measures. Any observations or further instructions for captain visiting the China coast?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6106

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.233
Summary:

Encloses a publication. Thanks for the gift to Miss Elizabeth Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6676

From:
H. Cubitt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.380
Summary:

Is planning to blow down part of the cliffs near Dover for the railway and gives details of how he plans to do it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6677

From:
H. Cubitt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.381
Summary:

Details of arrangements for reaching Dover in preparation for the blasting of the cliffs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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