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Herschel244

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.37
Summary:

Suggests a meeting to discuss whether to agree to act for Melbourne University [see JH's 1854-4-6].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel246

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.39
Summary:

May not be able to make meeting [see JH's 1854-4-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel247

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.40
Summary:

Making some additional arrangements along with meeting [see JH's 1854-4-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel25

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1857]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.429
Summary:

Writes to arrange a visit to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel250

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.43
Summary:

Agrees to a procedural matter for the selection committee for Melbourne University [see JH's 1854-5-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel253

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.48
Summary:

Agrees to a meeting [see JH's 1854-6-11], and comments on one possible candidate for a Melbourne University professorship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel257

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.55
Summary:

Sends acknowledgment for meeting date and receipt of letters [see JH's 1854-6-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel259

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.58
Summary:

Must use the information available, and so need to select the next candidate in line for the Melbourne University professorship [see JH's 1854-6-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel261

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.61
Summary:

Believes that deadlines must be adhered to regarding search for Melbourne University professors [see JH's 1854-7-12]; adds comments on other candidates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel262

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.63
Summary:

Seeks current information about the selection process for the Melbourne University professorships [see GA's 1854-7-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel264

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.66
Summary:

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1854-8-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel265

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.73
Summary:

Responds to JH's interim arrangements [see JH's 1854-8-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel267

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.69
Summary:

Agrees that JH should write to the Melbourne University authorities and point out some concerns [see JH's 1854-8-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel268

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.70
Summary:

Rumor has it that Australia is short of cash; can only wait and see [see GA's 1854-8-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel27

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1857]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.435
Summary:

Offers some thoughts on JH's problem [see JH's 1857-9-29], but needs additional time before commenting more fully.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel271

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1854]
Source of text:
RGO 6.335.75
Summary:

Responds to JH's request [see JH's 1854-10-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel272

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.208
Summary:

A note to accompany the forwarding of a packet of 'Eclipse Observation Suggestions' [see JH's 1851-4-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel281

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1850]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.192
Summary:

Congratulates JH on his important new position [Mint]; wants to start seriously to prepare for July 1851 solar eclipse [see JH's 1850-8-18 or later].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel283

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1850]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.196
Summary:

Acknowledges the receipt of JH's suggestions [see JH's 1850-12-15]; urges JH to consider going to Norway or the Baltic to see the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel284

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.197
Summary:

Wants to determine JH's whereabouts for mailing eclipse observation suggestions [see GA's 1850-12-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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