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Herschel11120

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.10
Summary:

Sends Knowles's paper for his comments. The Board of Longitude has now been officially dissolved. Hopes the R.S.L. will not take on its work unless well paid by the government. Answers to JH's queries regarding the Nautical Almanac and other works of the Board of Longitude. Present time not good for state recognition of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11121

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.11
Summary:

Has been searching for the regulations regarding the Military College. William Fitton and HK have proposed Eilhard Mitscherlich for the Royal Medal and JH is to be asked to prepare a statement. Is pleased J. J. Littrow has adopted the collimator. Has heard of their visit to Gadesburgh. Still at the R.S.L. though he really wished to resign. Michael Faraday was voted the Copley Medal for his glass experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11129

From:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.19
Summary:

Many thanks for his beautiful ballad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11130

From:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 March [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.20
Summary:

Has just had a visit from James Graham[e], who came to apologize for a misunderstanding. Sends a Hindoo myth, which she is sure he can utilize for a poem. Her husband was pleased with JH's paper on light. Has himself written a paper on the collimator.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11189

From:
Baron Charles L. G. J. Keverbey de Kessel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.79
Summary:

Greetings to Mr. and Mrs. Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11192

From:
John Kidd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.82
Summary:

Much obliged for his letter. Will be glad if he would correct the press of his paper. Encloses a printed sheet, which may amuse him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11193

From:
Joshua King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.83
Summary:

Has recently discovered in Cumberland a rich vein of cobalt, which is mixed with iron. Would like his opinion whether these ores can be easily separated. Can send him a specimen if required.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11194

From:
Joshua King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.84
Summary:

Forwards a specimen of his cobalt. Gives price and the various methods of use and refining. Thinks the analysis did not show its true qualities. Would like to hear the results of JH's experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11201

From:
John Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.90
Summary:

Sends a copy of a work he has written on Shipbuilding. Also sends the letter of [Robert] Seppings on circular stress.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11210

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.99
Summary:

Is grateful for the news of his election to the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11211

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.100
Summary:

Sends one of his own memoirs, which he would like JH to compare with other theories on the same subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11213

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.102
Summary:

Sending Part XI of his own Mécanique céleste. Comments on this work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11214

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1824]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.103
Summary:

Sending the fourth volume of his own Mécanique céleste; comments on various parts. Work is being done on the figure of the earth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11216

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.105
Summary:

Sends the last volume of his Mécanique céleste for the R.S.L. Comments on his various activities. Is grateful for the memoirs JH sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11217

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 July [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.106
Summary:

Is engaged in preparing a new popular cyclopaedia, and would be pleased if JH would contribute an article on Light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11218

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 July [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.108
Summary:

Sees no objection to JH publishing a larger work on Light later if desired. Gives the names of some of the contributors to the Cyclopaedia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11220

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30 December [1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.110
Summary:

Encloses a new prospectus of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Intends to write physical astronomy himself. William Whewell cannot write Sound. Has a stock in hand for three years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11222

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.112
Summary:

Regrets to hear of JH's difficulties. Will consult the proprietors and let him know the answer later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11223

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 February [1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.113
Summary:

Has met the proprietors of the Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Would JH be agreeable to write an article on Astronomy or Optics, instead of Light? Will approach David Brewster regarding Light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11285

From:
Stephen Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.188
Summary:

When he last saw James Ivory at the British Museum, no mention was made of JH's name. Thinks the remarks of Ivory are caused by mental disease.

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