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Herschel6049

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.175
Summary:

JH did not miss anything by being absent from the council meetings of the R.S.L. and R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6051

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.176
Summary:

They should not refuse H. C. Schumacher's request. Regarding a diploma for the King of Denmark.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6417

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.185
Summary:

Sending copies of the reviews of his work, which has been attacked in some quarters. Would like JH's views on two of the chapters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6654

From:
[Sarah] [Newnham-]Collingwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.357
Summary:

Is grateful that he has given her father's name to his recently acquired property. Hopes he will enjoy many years there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8996

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.21 (C: RS:HS 22.39)
Summary:

Has decided to appoint five teachers for the Government Schools at the Cape. Three have visited him. Asks JH about the remaining two.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8997

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.22
Summary:

Is sending further testimonials as a candidate for teaching at the Cape of Good Hope. Laments his financial condition. Thanks JH for his encouragement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9000

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.25
Summary:

Sends further testimonials on behalf of his candidacy for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Describes himself as 'an unfortunate man of genius.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9001

From:
Francis Tudhope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.26
Summary:

Inquires as to the salary he would receive if selected to teach in one of the new Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Supplies further testimonials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9003

From:
Mrs. A. W[auchope?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.31
Summary:

Writes favorably on behalf of the qualifications of T. J. Paterson for a teaching position at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9004

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.32
Summary:

Makes another plea for consideration for a teaching position in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Attempts to answer some of JH's objections as given in JH's letter of 1840-2-7.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9005

From:
Robert Vernon Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.33
Summary:

Writing on behalf of John Russell, asks whether JH wishes to recommend Thomas McBean for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9006

From:
A. W[auchope?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
18 February [1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.34
Summary:

Writes to support the candidacy of Francis Tudhope for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9009

From:
Robert Vernon Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.38
Summary:

Writing on behalf of John Russell, asks that JH inform T. J. Paterson of his appointment to a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Mentions travel arrangements for those appointed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9010

From:
Robert Vernon Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.39
Summary:

Writing on behalf of John Russell, asks that JH inform Francis Tudhope of his appointment to a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9109

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.191-2
Summary:

Discusses what instruments should be given to Palon Boguslawski. Discusses tidal observations, noting the complexity of the results obtained.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9244

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.1
Summary:

Weather has been unsuitable for using the actinometers. Sends a small parcel of geological specimens. J. H. Lefroy is in a very good situation at Longwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9456

From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.202
Summary:

Check for the purchase money satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9617

From:
Robert Fox
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1840]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Devotes his spare time to optics and has made several telescopes. Would welcome his advice on where to obtain good quality flint glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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