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Herschel5304

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.251
Summary:

Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5608

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.97
Summary:

Sending a book of Henry Moseley for JH's comments, and would be pleased if he would supply a testimonial for Moseley's use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5609

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.98
Summary:

Thanks for his reply, which he will pass on to Dr. Henry Moseley. Mr. Atkinson is in town and it may be advisable to bring Thomas Beckwith's affairs to a conclusion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5610

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.99
Summary:

Atkinson is in London and would JH meet them on Friday to effect the necessary business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5715

From:
Sarah Bowdich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.206
Summary:

Sending two volumes of her Fishes and explaining the reason for the delay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6166

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.292
Summary:

Plan for the comparison of the strengths of variously sized telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6167

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.293
Summary:

Outlining his scheme for the comparison of the strengths of various telescopes, which JH seems to have misunderstood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6169

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.294
Summary:

Further regarding his projected comparison of telescopes. Did not realize that JH was still working on double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6171

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.296
Summary:

Has examined the stars listed by JH with his telescope and gives the results of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6189

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.314
Summary:

Commander Richard Copeland wishes to be remembered to him. Sends his own congratulations to Mrs. Herschel (Margaret).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6190

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.315
Summary:

Appointment to an unnamed post. Is to meet John Lee to discuss the instruments; would JH like to join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6191

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.316
Summary:

Has had a letter from Henry Foster regarding his pendulum experiments at Ascension.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7272

From:
Thomas Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.453
Summary:

Would like JH's drawing of the lake [?] measuring operation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7363

From:
[Isaac] Gosset
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1830 to 39]-3-27
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/2.15 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Accepts JH's invitation to visit next Thursday. Expecting IG's brother today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8042

From:
Eliza Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.309
Summary:

Asks help in summarizing scientific labors of her late husband, Thomas Young, for memoir by Hudson Gurney. [Addressed to 'William Herschale, Esqr.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8044

From:
Eliza Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.311
Summary:

Will send engraving of late husband, Thomas Young, to JH. Hudson Gurney nearly finished with memoir. When will JH be done? Wishes to announce biography of Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8247

From:
J. W. Morton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.54a
Summary:

JH's Board of Longitude salary [£75] from June through Dec. 1828 has not been picked up. If JH does not claim it soon, it will be cancelled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8482

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.462
Summary:

Has confirmed the existence of a sixth star in the Nebular Trapezium [of Orion]. Discusses interest among leaders of the Astronomical Society in securing a royal charter. Asks for JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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