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Herschel5906

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.29
Summary:

The two casts will be forwarded tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5907

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.30
Summary:

Is glad to hear that the casts arrived safely. Is flattered by Lady Herschel's remarks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5908

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.31
Summary:

Is sorry his letter [see EB's 1849-10-10] has not been received, but he replied by return of post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5909

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.32
Summary:

Many thanks for the letter and check. Will require no further sitting yet, but would like one later to give the finishing touches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6386

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.151
Summary:

Regrets that she does not receive so many letters from him, even though she lives so much nearer. Comment on literature. News of Hardinge [J. C.'s child].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6387

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.152
Summary:

Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6467

From:
James Challis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.235
Summary:

Is grateful for his Outlines Astr. Comments on its quality and usefulness. Sends the first report of the Board of Mathematical Studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6517

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.276
Summary:

It is now time that they speak to John Russell (1st Earl Russell) concerning [Francis?] Ronald[s]. Would next Friday suit him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6520

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.277
Summary:

Has written letter of introduction to J. H. Cust (Viscount Alford) and sent it to [Robert?] Grahame. The Association has voted £250 for Kew Observatory. Had interesting session on nebulae from William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse). Meeting has been successful in all respects except the pecuniary one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6590

From:
[Edward] Champnes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.331
Summary:

Would like JH's views on the enlarging of the local church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6699

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13 June [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.16
Summary:

Thanks for his obliging note. Has already had one from John Murray. Hopes the Admiralty Manual will bear fruit. Has been at Malvern for three months and his health has improved enormously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6777

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.94
Summary:

Was grateful for C. R. Darwin's note. Glad to hear of the improved health of Sir J. Dundas. Gives recent observations of Alpha Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6778

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.95
Summary:

Sending a copy of the Torquay directory where Edward Vivian's comparison of thermometer readings are given. The climate of Torquay does not suit them; Mrs. Dawes is going north for a few weeks. Would like a comparison of the state of the weather for various parts of the country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6989

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.248
Summary:

Would he trouble himself about the address only; all the rest will be arranged for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6991

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.250
Summary:

Finds that some of the pages from the paper JH recently sent him are missing. Please send if he still has them. H. P. Brougham (Baron Brougham and Vaux) does not mean to attack the undulating theory. Regarding solar spots and the surface of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6993

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.251
Summary:

Regarding the early history of the calendar. Comments on the various versions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6997

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.252
Summary:

Has received three packets, dated and initialed. Further comments regarding Julius Caesar and the calendar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7000

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.253
Summary:

Many thanks for his astronomy [Outlines Astr.]. Will read it later when he has more time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7001

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.254
Summary:

Sends extracts from book by Mr. Hopkins on the solar system. Has his own theories on the Augustan calendar proved to his own mind. No authority for giving the name Saras to the period of 223 lunations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7002

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.255
Summary:

Regarding their various points of view on a certain question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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