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Herschel12259

From:
Richard John Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.116
Summary:

Obliged for JH's kind and complete reply to his query on zodiacal light. Hopes the diagram will be included in the next edition of JH's book. Would like to include JH's visiting card in his album.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12262

From:
E. S. Newall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.119
Summary:

JH's kind letter and enclosures came when she was ill, which accounts for the delay in replying. Is exceedingly grateful for all the autographs. Her brother-in-law [R. S. Newall] has erected a 25" telescope at Gateshead and doubtless would be pleased to show it to JH. Would be grateful for any photographs to go with the autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12263

From:
E. S. Newall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.120
Summary:

Is grateful for the two portraits. Is sure that her brother would be pleased to show Professor Herschel his telescope. Let him know when in Gateshead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12387

From:
W. Paterson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.244
Summary:

Is working on what he hopes will be the true theory of the earth, but would like advice from an astronomer on one point. Believes JH has been asked this question before, according to Charles Lyell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12764

From:
T. E. Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1870-1-19 or earlie
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0182.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Reports on mental and physical condition of [?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13728

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0084; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes JH's argument favoring pound sterling will be read by members of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13762

From:
John S. Bourne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0115; Reel 1087
Summary:

Appreciation of JH's arguments in favor of pound sterling.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13787

From:
Hammond Chubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0137; Reel 1087
Summary:

Bank intends to publish letters and papers relating to 'Gold Coinage Controversy.' Does JH object to including JH's 'Half a dozen Propositions respecting the Gold Coinage'? [JH annotation: Answered 4 Feb; approved, and enclosed corrected copy.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13788

From:
Hammond Chubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0138; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends proof of Bank's article on gold coinage. Tell HC of any corrections that JH may want.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13789

From:
Hammond Chubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0139; Reel 1087
Summary:

Printer can still include JH's corrections to article [on gold coinage], but not JH's enclosed letter to the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13790

From:
Hammond Chubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0140.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends copy of Bank's published volume on gold coinage controversy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13873

From:
George Griffith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0220; Reel 1087
Summary:

Notice of £50 grant from B.A.A.S. to JH and G. A. Erman to support H. J. R. Petersen in recomputing Gaussian constant for 1839. [JH annotation: £40 remitted 13 Mar. 1871; £10 remaining.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13874

From:
George Griffith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0221; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sorry to learn of error in B.A.A.S. resolution regarding computation of Gaussian constant. JH's proposal, explained by G. G. Stokes, was passed by Committee of Recommendations. Errors occurred later, in transcription. Will resubmit JH's proposal to Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13875

From:
George Griffith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0222.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Clerical error of '1839' instead of '1829' in JH's proposal has occurred in many other reports. No need to wait for Council approval. Will also inform G. A. Erman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13892

From:
Thomson Hankey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0238; Reel 1087
Summary:

Agrees with JH's propositions regarding gold currency, but offers minor corrections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13894

From:
Edward Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0240; Reel 1087
Summary:

Compliments JH's 'Half Dozen Propositions on the Gold Coinage.' Hopes these produce changes in handling of gold. Belgian calico is competing with English calico and producing economic distress in Manchester.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13899

From:
Joseph Alfred Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0245; Reel 1087
Summary:

Just received another copy of JH's 'Half a Dozen Propositions Respecting the Gold Coinage' from son Henry Hardcastle. These should create problems for Chancellor of Exchequer. Hopes to understand these before Parliamentary discussion on gold currency begins.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13900

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0246; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will put JH's paper ['Half Dozen Propositions on the Gold Coinage'] at Reform Club, [United] Oxford Club, and Cambridge [University] Club. Father [J. A. Hardcastle] will do same at Brooks's Club. Suggests that JH also send copy to Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1870]
Source of text:
RGO 6.382.357
Summary:

Is sending on G. G. Stokes instructions about polarization; several expeditions have left for more southerly locations to observe the upcoming solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14057

From:
John Gellibrand Hubbard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0279; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wants to print JH's 'Half a Dozen Propositions Respecting the Gold Coinage' as conclusion to coinage controversy being published by governor of Bank of England. Asks for clarification on several points in Propositions. Hubbard is working to improve assay results at Bank.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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