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Herschel9265

From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.22
Summary:

Hopes that JH will visit Ireland and if he does that he will visit them. David Brewster also intends visiting Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9330

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.84
Summary:

Berlin Academy plans a new Astronomical Chart. Thanks for JH's work on the double stars. Will see he has changed his address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9331

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.85
Summary:

Regrets he has taken so long to answer his letter. Gives reasons why the Commission does not allocate the same zone to two astronomers. Readings of J. Grooby and T. J. Hussey. Thanks for JH's work. J. E. Bode's work will be continued.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9416

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.169
Summary:

Sending a paper for the R.S.L. Humphry Davy does not approve entirely of his arguments. Would be pleased if JH would glance over it and then inform Davy that he has it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9419

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.172
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's letter and detailed notes. Hopes he will attach a copy to the paper when he communicates it to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9420

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.173
Summary:

Has just received his letter. Has had no opportunity of examining the iron. Several years ago he made some experiments on the alloys of lead and cast iron, but does not remember the results. Is surprised that no new metal has been found in meteorites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9689

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.39
Summary:

Has received JH's letter informing him that he has been made an associate member of the Astronomical Society. Is very grateful for this honor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9690

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.40
Summary:

Observed this morning, for the first time, a comet. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9691

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.41
Summary:

Giving further details and readings of the comet he has been observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9692

From:
Jean F. A. Gambart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.42
Summary:

Sending a copy of his letter he has sent to J. B. J. Fourier [see JG's 1826-11-22]. Comments on readings and observations of this comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9746

From:
Mario Gemmellaro
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.93
Summary:

Has heard nothing from JH since he left the island. Would like to hear regarding the height of Etna and the latest comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9763

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.109
Summary:

Has been transcribing his paper on suspensions. Comments on this and hopes it will be received by the council. Would like to know if his paper has been received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9764

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.110
Summary:

Was favored with his letter. Comments on his paper and revised it. Hopes to be in town on Thursday. Believes [Stephen] Lee has the last number of Annales de chimie.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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