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Herschel1767

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.8 (C: RGO 6.675.537)
Summary:

Has received a satisfactory response from the Admiralty [see JH's 1845-9-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1768

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.9
Summary:

Asks JH to write to George Merz for an object glass for a telescope for the Cape Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1769

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.10
Summary:

Is writing about further arrangements about the telescope to go to the Cape Observatory; JH is negotiating with George Merz for it [see GA's 1845-10-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1770

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.11
Summary:

Has requested Admiralty funding for the proposed telescope [see GA's 1845-11-2]; GA does not like the mounting the telescope is to be given; has gathered, from Otto Struve, that it does not work well at Pulkowa Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1771

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.12
Summary:

Is returning JH's report on William Simms's object glass [see GA's 1845-10-14]; GA reiterates Otto Struve's statement about the mounting at Pulkowa Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1772

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.13
Summary:

The Admiralty has approved the purchase of the telescope for the Cape Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1773

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.14
Summary:

A note of instructions about paying for the Cape telescope [see GA's 1845-12-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2051

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.294
Summary:

Asks JH to distribute engravings of James Grahame among Grahame's friends and family. Discusses memoir of Grahame and Grahame's History of the United States.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2052

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.295
Summary:

Sends two copies of memoirs of James Grahame. More copies may be purchased with proceeds benefiting the Massachusetts Historical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2053

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.396
Summary:

Sends memoir of James Grahame. Asks JH to distribute copies to JH's friends. If JH thinks it appropriate, he may place copies at bookseller's as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2054

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.297
Summary:

Sends new edition of James Grahame's History of the United States. Pleased to have been in correspondence with JH. Describes events at Harvard Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2244

From:
W. Robarts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.493
Summary:

[William] Penn produced letter written on WR's behalf by JH. Thanks JH for letter, which increased Mr. Slingsby's [?] confidence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2245

From:
Charles Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845?-6?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.480
Summary:

Happy JH is back safely from Cambridge. Thanks JH for letter brought by [Adam] Sedgwick. Desires an account of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2246

From:
W. Robarts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.494
Summary:

Thanks Herschels for allowing his daughter to visit. [William] Penn died suddenly. Will mention JH's sentiments to the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2300

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.171
Summary:

Objection to G. B Airy's suggestion unexpected. Will see Dean of Ely [George Peacock] soon. Must review foreign letters to be sure none of consequence were omitted. Sends copy of the Toronto meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2301

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.172
Summary:

[Roderick] Murchison, [John] Phillips, and ES will take care of present business. Will not convene B.A.A.S. council until autumn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2302

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.173
Summary:

Selling price of B.A.A.S.'s catalogue must be decided. Sends JH's report for revision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2303

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.174
Summary:

Not satisfied with arrangement of subjects in account of magnetic proceedings. Suggests alternative arrangement. [Francis] Beaufort appreciates suggestions regarding colonial establishments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2304

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.175
Summary:

[John] Stevelly wants ES to write about him. ES sends Stevelly's letter directly to JH instead. Says he is a conscientious and painstaking preceptor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2305

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.176
Summary:

Consulting with [Adolphe] Quetelet regarding some magnetic instruments. Discusses reply of Treasury regarding various endeavors. Discusses shipping charges on Russian materials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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