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Herschel14052

From:
Charles Sterry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0274; Reel 1087
Summary:

Disappointed that Benjamin Disraeli's secretary, Charles Fremantle, was appointed to vacancy left at Mint by death of William H. Barton. Thanks for JH's efforts on CS's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14070

From:
Frederic J. Jackson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0291; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends copy of FJ's new theory of musical scale. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14071

From:
Frederic J. Jackson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0292; Reel 1087
Summary:

Responds to JH's critique of FJ's theory of construction of musical scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14072

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0293; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH's approval for naming George Williams to take charge of Sinai survey fund following death of Pierce Butler. Will ask Secretary of State for War [J. S. Pakington] to place H. S. Palmer in charge and assign draftsmen and photographers to assist. Suggests survey goals. F. W. Holland agreed to join survey party. Estimated cost of survey is £1220.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14073

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0294; Reel 1087
Summary:

Subscriptions for Sinai survey fund are nearly complete. Survey party will embark for Alexandria aboard Ripon on 24 Oct. Will send account books to JH and R. I. Murchison. Will not need JH's astronomical instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14091

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0309; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of TJ's uncle, W. R. Dawes. Funeral is tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14092

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0310; Reel 1087
Summary:

Encloses biographical notes on W. R. Dawes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14093

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0311; Reel 1087
Summary:

Additional biographical notes on W. R. Dawes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14094

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0312; Reel 1087
Summary:

W. R. Dawes's only publications were one or two sermons and astronomical observations at George Bishop's observatory. Sent Dawes's measurements of double stars to William Huggins. Dawes's diaries did not begin until 1852.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14097

From:
Philip Kelland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0315; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just received JH's paper. Will need two weeks to review it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14159

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0384; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of Pierce Butler. Recommended F. W. Holland, who has explored Palestine, to Henry James. RM has been too busy to keep track of survey fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14163

From:
Robert Mushet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0388; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gratitude for JH's generous testimonial on RM's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14185

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0411; Reel 1087
Summary:

Informal request for JH to write biography of W. R. Dawes for R.A.S. Recent marriages in CP's family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14290

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 April 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0452; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received JH's note. Will vote as JH advised. Bill is scheduled [to be read] on 13 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14291

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0453; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses papers from J. B. Smith, supporter of weights and measures bill. [JH's daughters] Maria and Amelia visited House [of Commons] yesterday, but ladies's gallery was full and they could not observe proceedings. Trial of American president [Andrew Johnson] is political farce.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14292

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0454; Reel 1093
Summary:

Returns petition to JH. Read JH's paper. Venomous propositions [in House of Commons].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1450

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.70
Summary:

Comments on communications to R.S.L. by JH's son John in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1451

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.71
Summary:

Questions about JH's report on a paper; is sending on copies of JH's son John's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1453

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.72
Summary:

Organizational matters regarding paper reports; comments on light from sun's corona [see JH's 1868-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1455

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.73
Summary:

Asks JH to look at a paper on musical scales; comments on a paper by A. Prazmosky on polarization of light from the solar corona.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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