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Herschel11174

From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.64
Summary:

Looks forward to the new edition of JH's Treatise Astr. Comments on the atmosphere and gases on the surface of the moon. What does JH think of these comments?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11297

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.201
Summary:

Regarding the work of Yvon Villarceau on double stars. Would like a reference from Sir William Herschel's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11299

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.203
Summary:

Would like to ask a few more questions regarding JH's method outlined in his last letter. Can UL submit it to the Institute?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11301

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.205
Summary:

Read part of JH's letter to the Institute and Yvon Villarceau also presented his own method. Will see the letter printed in the Comptes rendus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11407

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.318
Summary:

Encloses some sketches to show some remarkable changes in solar spots. Would he place the observations before the R.A.S. when finished with them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11408

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.319
Summary:

Has just received JH's letter giving details of an interesting auroral phenomenon. Has been experimenting with wire insulates. Henry Lawson has observed streams of red light resembling aurora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11409

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.320
Summary:

Has just published a small work to remove popular superstitions. Presents a copy to JH as a mark of respect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11410

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.321
Summary:

Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11412

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.323
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding the proposed observatory. Points out some provisions he intends making for the observatory. Encloses extracts from letters favoring the scheme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11475

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.388
Summary:

Even though he was Vice-Chancellor [of London University], he had no opportunity of becoming acquainted with the internal regulations of the colleges connected with the University. Regarding the education of young children. Sends some music for Lady Herschel. Would like them to pay him a visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11657

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.22
Summary:

Was not at home when JH's letter arrived. Appointment of John [JH's son] is to all intents JH's own, and Leslie Melville will sanction any appropriation JH may desire. Thinks that JH and his wife should consider the situation before embarking further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11658

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1 September [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.23
Summary:

Has seen Leslie Melville who can be relied on to give John [JH's son] the Addiscombe appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11659

From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 July [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.24
Summary:

Has judged wisely for Willie [JH's son] in the present uncertain state of his health. Theodore Hope has just returned from Madeira to take his place at College. Will visit the Herschels before they set out for the Pyrenees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11783

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.143
Summary:

Sends details of the progress of erecting the equatorial. William Mann is engaged on the Simon's Bay tide observations. The Madras Observatory post was offered to Mann but he declined it for health reasons. Comments on the affairs of [George Smalley], who is in financial difficulties. Not much news from the Cape. Comments on some of the educational news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11784

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.144
Summary:

Has had four men working on the Dome to complete it before the bad weather. Has not heard who has been appointed to Madras. The candidate from the Cape is in financial difficulties. Tide reductions are progressing. Outlines the disturbances caused by the expected arrival of the convicts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11785

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.145
Summary:

Sends observations made with the nine-foot equatorial, with comments. Received JH's Astronomy and the Logs. of Charles Babbage; the latter aroused protests in the family. [Archibald] Robertson sold five copies of the Astronomy instantly and has ordered further copies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11786

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.146
Summary:

Has had some splendid evenings, and sends the observations made. Comments on the work of the new equatorial. W. R. Dawes would like to compare the measures of Antares with the enclosed. Admiral Reynolds is being succeeded by Commodore Christopher Wyvill, a queer person. Sends Cape newspapers to show events in the convict question. All public servants are to be deprived of food, etc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11979

From:
John Fletcher Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.341
Summary:

Sends copies of his own papers and would be pleased to receive any of JH's in exchange. Is a candidate for the R.S.L. and would welcome JH's support in any way. Curious phenomenon seen on the surface of the moon in the Lake District.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11980

From:
John Fletcher Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.342
Summary:

Very kind of JH to agree to sign JM's certificate. Has written to C. R. Weld to forward the certificate to JH, if this is allowable. Will be pleased to receive copies of any astronomical papers JH has for disposal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12079

From:
John Murray [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.446
Summary:

Admiralty Manual is now published and an early copy has been sent by post. Remaining copies will be sent later. Regarding the distribution of other copies, can JH assist with some of the addresses?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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