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Herschel12555

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.425
Summary:

Is sending copies of a memoir on the triangulation of Savoy, prepared by GP and [Mr. ?] Carlini. Is including copies for other scientists and organizations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12556

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.426
Summary:

Is sending the letter with the British ambassador [Augustus Foster] to the Court of Turin; Foster is much interested in science and in meeting JH. GP will be sending additional work that GP has done, and indicates further plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1274

From:
Joseph Clement
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.44
Summary:

Needs more money to continue with Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1275

From:
Joseph Clement
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.45
Summary:

Needs more money to proceed with Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1276

From:
Joseph Clement
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.46
Summary:

Needs more money to continue work on Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1277

From:
Joseph Clement
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.47
Summary:

Wants to meet with JH, and needs more money to continue work on Charles Babbage's calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14672

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0624; Reel 1086
Summary:

Wishes JH well on his visit to Stewart family and to Cambridge. Personal finances. Arrangements for JH's new servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14695

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0678 (p. 11); Reel 1084
Summary:

Sends packet of CH's personal papers to JH. Explains why CH destroyed her diary, which reminded her of painful last years in England before William Herschel's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2071

From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.321
Summary:

Sends letter from [George] Gipps. WR wants to assists Gipps in astronomical pursuits. Asks JH for assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2107

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.355
Summary:

WR's testimonials must be sent to America before further action can be taken. Asks JH for recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2109

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.356
Summary:

Has not heard from [University of Virginia]. Position of lecturer in mathematics and natural philosophy has opened at Dollar Institution in Edinburgh. WR asks for recommendation for the position from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2110

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.357
Summary:

Has not heard from America. Discusses paper on electric conduction. Wishes to move further south. Thanks JH for securing WR's election to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2111

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.358
Summary:

[Edward] Sabine's letter confirmed WR's membership in R.S.L. Feel he was ill-used by Dollar Institution. Apologizes for trouble he caused JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2137

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.382
Summary:

Introduces [Dionysius] Lardner, who is a mathematician. Asks how [John] Brinkley's collimators succeeded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2157

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.402
Summary:

Sends copy of his account of the achromatic telescope because JH did not receive the original. Constructing an achromatic telescope of 5-foot focal length.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2158

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.403
Summary:

Recently received telescope from the optician. Some adjustments are necessary. [Robert] Blair has a similar idea regarding telescopes. Asks JH to mention his idea to the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2159

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.404
Summary:

Gives permission to release his telescope proposal to others. Discusses the progress of the telescope. Considers modifying the arrangement of lenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2160

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.405
Summary:

Asks JH to report how James South's telescope performs. There was a defect in the settings of the telescope. Hopes JH's method of eliminating chromatic aberration improves the microscope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2161

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.406
Summary:

Has received a letter from the Astronomical Society secretary. Worries AR may have offended JH and requests guidance. Describes performance of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2205

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.449
Summary:

Introduces botanist [Nathaniel] Wallich in letter. Any kindness shown him will be appreciated. Discusses some matters of geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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