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Herschel2328

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.199
Summary:

JH must inform Lt. Dayman of the actinometer observations to be done. Thanks JH for his actions regarding the Royal Medal. Wants to show Lord Angbury[?] a copy JH's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2329

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15:200
Summary:

U. J. J. Leverrier has written and asked that JH receive the [R.S.L.] medal for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2330

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.201
Summary:

Discusses possible meteorological and magnetic research possibilities in the colonies, particularly at Bermuda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2331

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.202
Summary:

Encloses application for meteorological and magnetic observatories from governor of New Brunswick. May establish observations in all colonies for limited time. Puzzled over [John] Lefroy's results from Athabasca.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2333

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.204
Summary:

Copies of 1847-2-20 letter will be sent to observatories utilizing actinometers. Earlier series will be replaced with accurate figures. Suggests method to measure temperature in actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2334

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.205
Summary:

Should ES send thermometers to observatories? JH and [Francis] Beaufort to consider debt owed to Hudson Bay Company. Sends letter describing photometer of [John] Ball for JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2335

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.206
Summary:

Sent new actinometers and thermometers to various observatories along with JH's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2336

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.207
Summary:

Discusses Mrs. Sabine's translation of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos, particularly some theological passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2337

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.208
Summary:

Further discusses the translation of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos [see RS:HS 15.207].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2339

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.210
Summary:

Preparing instruments and instructions for various expeditions. Discusses ES's wife's translation of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos and the [R.S.L.] Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2340

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.211
Summary:

Discusses the meteorological observations made on board the Pagoda, particularly the effect of latitude and longitude on barometric readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2341

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.212
Summary:

Received memorandum from JH concerning magnetic instruments and instructions for their use. Happy to comply with Lordship's request for general instructions for magnetic instruments. Received meteorological observations from around the world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2342

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.213
Summary:

R.S.L. selecting foreign members. Asks JH's opinion of a number of foreign scientists and also his opinion of what he, as foreign secretary, should do in this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2343

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.214
Summary:

[S. J. A. Compton,] Lord Northampton will resign as president of R.S.L. ES discusses proposed changes in office of president, and asks JH to consider taking the office under the newly proposed changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2344

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.216
Summary:

Sends own article on magnetic surveys at sea. Requests comments. Discusses foreign distribution of star catalogues approved by the council and election of foreign members of R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2345

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.217
Summary:

Sorry JH will not undertake R.S.L. presidency. Discusses meteorology and magnetism. [J. D.?] Robinson's instrument works well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2346

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.218
Summary:

Sends astronomical observations of the Rattlesnake received from Mr. Dayman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2347

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.219
Summary:

Will correct his contribution to JH's scientific manual. Discusses [Humphrey] Lloyd's apparatus for measurement of total force.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2348

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.220
Summary:

Sorry JH's family has influenza. Encloses letter from [John] Lefroy regarding actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2349

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.221
Summary:

Sends meteorological register contracts from [John] Lefroy. Discusses observations of aurora in North America. Discusses recent magnetic disturbances and similar disturbances in 1841 and 1847.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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