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DCP-LETT-3154

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Frederick William Herschel, 1st baronet
Date:
23 May [1861]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (HS 6:17)
Summary:

Thanks JFWH for his "Physical geography" [from the Encyclopaedia Britannica (1861)]

and for what he says about Origin, though JFWH goes but a little way with CD. Gives reasons why he cannot accept "Design" in nature, though he is in a "complete jumble" on the point. Is confident of his views because they have aided good workers in several fields to "group and understand many scattered facts".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE312

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
28 Jan 1861
Source of text:
HS 16.364, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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Faraday4034

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
29 July 1861
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.198
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel10225

From:
Andrew Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.111
Summary:

Has been urged to apply for the Headmastership of Sir Joseph Williamson's School at Rochester and would like JH's opinion on his suitability. Encloses a note from Edward Cooper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10226

From:
Andrew Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.112
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10265

From:
Guillaume de Gruyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.149
Summary:

Has had no reply to his letter of 29 March requesting his opinion on a memoir on the solar system. Would be grateful for a reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10435

From:
Samuel Highley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.313
Summary:

Believes that David Brewster's instrument for examining the lines of the spectrum was based on a formula of JH. Would be pleased if he could supply him with the details and he will then request J. H. Dallmeyer to construct one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10436

From:
Samuel Highley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.314
Summary:

Is grateful for his note. Will take an early opportunity of placing JH's communication before his readers. Curious the oversight should not have been noticed before. Has no more details of David Brewster's instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10437

From:
Samuel Highley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.315
Summary:

On Monday he should receive the proof of his communication. Comments on this communication and how it will be presented.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10489

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.367
Summary:

Has been studying the star discovered by Anthelm [Voituret Anthelme] in 1670. The star he discovered in Ophiuchus has not disappeared as stated by some astronomers. Bishop is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10490

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.368
Summary:

Has received several letters from German astronomers on U. J. J. Leverrier's suggestions for the re-naming of the asteroids. Comments on this. Is preparing a report for the R.A.S. and would like to hear JH's views on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10491

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.369
Summary:

Is very pleased he agrees with the present system of naming the asteroids; so does G. B. Airy. George Bishop died yesterday, and the Observatory is now in the hands of Bishop's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10492

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.370
Summary:

Sends his calculation of the number of days from the commencement of the Julian period to 1 Jan. 1801; the result agrees with that of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10493

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.371
Summary:

[James?] Ferguson wants Titania changed to Echo, which he has now inserted in the forthcoming Nautical Almanac. H. M. S. Goldschmidt has recovered Pseudo-Daphne. U. J. J. Leverrier does not wish to name No. 59.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10494

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.372
Summary:

Will incorporate his suggestion respecting the introduction of the current Julian date in the Nautical Almanac. The name 'Baucis' has been proposed for No. 59. Has sent U. J. J. Leverrier his own views on nomenclature. Bishop's Observatory may be moved to Twickenham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10495

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.373
Summary:

Will send the Nautical Almanac to Smith, Elder and Co. Is pleased they agree on the naming of the asteroids. Gives readings for the approaching transit of Mercury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10497

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.374
Summary:

Has received a letter from U. J. J. Leverrier requesting a name for No. 59; sees difficulties; so would JH suggest a name. Has sent the Nautical Almanac supplement and a memoir by Yvon Villarceau to Smith, Elder and Co.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10499

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.376
Summary:

Is grateful for the ample list of suggested names for asteroids that JH has sent. Outlines the difficulties over the name 'Clio'. Would prefer 'Olympia.'. Believes 'Pseudo-Daphna' will be called 'Galatea'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10633

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.14
Summary:

Expressing sympathy on the illness of Margaret Louisa Marshall (JH's daughter). Would like to hear the latest news by the bearer. Would JH append his name to the enclosed form.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10797

From:
Thomas Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.151
Summary:

Requesting JH's autograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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