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Herschel3457

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.148
Summary:

Encloses graph of C. F. Gauss's magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3574

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.139
Summary:

Offers JH professorship of astronomy at Oxford and hopes to see him at meeting of Meteorological Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3662

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.9
Summary:

Suggests that JH publish JH's portrait along with his book [Cape Results]. Wants JH to approach the Duke of Northumberland with this idea, and if he has no objections, RS will put the touched up plate at the Duke's disposal. Does not like the idea of selling prints of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4253

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.266
Summary:

Wants to know if JH has a larger telescope in operation; if so, will he confirm some observations. Asks JH to recommend an epoch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4390

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1839]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton
Summary:

Asks JH if he has thought of compiling William Herschel's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4689

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.78 (C: RGO 6.245.65)
Summary:

Knows nothing about Kew Observatory, but has heard of the name of the present office holder there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6031

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.156
Summary:

Is sending a packet and several letters. Events at the last council meeting. Will read Ernesto Capocci's letter at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6032

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.157
Summary:

Is sending some drawings of the comet, which had been mislaid. Thomas Maclear's paper is being referred to JH for his corrections. Will discuss which drawings are to be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6740

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.58
Summary:

Has been unable to carry out many observations so has not written. Hears Kew Observatory is vacant with the death of S. P. Rigaud, and would like JH's support for his application for this appointment. Has been approached about taking charge of the projected Manchester Observatory. Has written to G. B. Airy for support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6741

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.59
Summary:

JH's letter has gone a long way to destroying his hopes for success at Kew. A great pity that the Observatory could not be put to good use. Must soon obtain employment more congenial to his tastes and this would seem an ideal position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7666

From:
Comte Jarsana de Briguola
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.11 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Encloses statutes of General Shipwreck Relief Society, which JH is interested in joining.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9656

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.6
Summary:

Forwarding Thomas Maclear's paper on N. L. Lacaille's Stations for JH's Report. Would he also mark any unnecessary passages or drawings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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