Search: Herschel, John in addressee 
1830-1839::1832::01::01 in date 
letter in document-type 
Sorted by:

Showing 1–5 of 5 items

Herschel10789

From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.144
Summary:

Came with the intention of paying JH money, but finds he is out; what shall he do? Can he also advise him about the map for the R.A.S.?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14790

From:
John Dalton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1187; Reel 1060
Summary:

Answers JH's queries on visual perception. Describes trials conducted by JD. Concludes that many people see as JD sees. Sends colored silks submitted by [Richard] Potter to test color vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9869

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.203
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9870

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.204
Summary:

Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9871

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.205
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Contributor
Transcription available