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Herschel3204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[8 October 1844]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 1425/393
Summary:

Gratefully accepts role as President Elect for 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3226

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[17 April 1844]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 1425/392 (C: RS:HS 12.405 & 22.189)
Summary:

Appreciates foresight, but cannot commit to be president of B.A.A.S. meeting at Cambridge in summer of 1846. Date is too far away; personal and domestic commitments are pressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3235

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[10 March 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/31
Summary:

Has unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with [Hugh] Falconer and Falconer's publisher about obtaining further government aid for Falconer's research. Hopes RM, JH's fellow B.A.A.S. committee member, can help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3282

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[13 February 1842]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/28
Summary:

On RM's stepping down as president of Geological Society. Where exactly abroad will RM pursue enquiries?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3283

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[26 April 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/32
Summary:

Approves date of B.A.A.S. meeting. Will consult with [Charles?] Wheatstone about date of Kew committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[23 August 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/35
Summary:

Wonders how [Christian?] Schönbein, who is in London, could best exhibit explosives. Hopes RM will attend upcoming meeting; [William] Stratford, who is ill, cannot. [Francis] Baily, [Thomas] Henderson, and [R.] Harris have died working on 'fatal' catalogue Stratford is doing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3287

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1846
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/29
Summary:

Finally encloses note to [Christian?] Schönbein. Says S will come to Southampton. Wonders whether can recommend purchase of S's secret or military adoption of it without overstepping limits. Comments on [H. C.] Oersted's discovery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3288

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[14 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/41 (ACCS: TxU:H/M-0151.2; Reel 1087)
Summary:

Has received report of R.S.L. grant committee, noting that it did not adopt three of his recommendations. Asks questions. Is glad that RM and Charles Babbage are again on friendly terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3289

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[4 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/40
Summary:

Has been requested to serve on committee on R.S.L. government grant [see JH's 1850-2-15] and to draw up report to council for adoption on next day. JH declines request but offers opinions, suggestions, and a resolution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[29 April 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/33
Summary:

Probably cannot attend Kew meeting after 10th; has suggested 6th or 7th. Wishes to invite Michael Faraday as 'Physical Chair,' but knows of Faraday's poor health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3356

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[3 September 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/48
Summary:

To help RM, who must speak about [F. W.] Bessel, writes of Bessel's astronomical accomplishments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3365

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1 May 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/34
Summary:

Accepts dinner invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[2 September 1852]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/43
Summary:

Cannot introduce a Mr. Grant to overly 'pressed' Mint assayers. Will help Grant as far as possible, but returns 'excellent' testimonials, having no part in 'manning' possible Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3379

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1838-12[?]
Source of text:
EUL:[?]
Summary:

Writes in great haste, thanking RM on behalf of Lady Herschel for taking 'trouble,' especially for 'Literary Tributes' apparently sent for Lady H's album.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3496

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 June 1838]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/26 (C: RS:HS 12.394)
Summary:

Has read RM's note to the Morning Post correcting error in the report on the dinner [in JH's honor]. Wishes money had not been mentioned in RM's reply. Is grateful for all RM's work in arranging for the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3499

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[11 May 1845]
Source of text:
EUL:1999/1/9
Summary:

On JH's Cambridge oration for B.A.A.S. Asks RM about weaknesses in paper, and character of people to be addressed, so that JH will not offend them. JH hopes to read speech, distrusting own extemporaneous speaking abilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1851-1
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 523/6
Summary:

Requests copy of RM's lecture on distribution of gold, and further information on value of it and silver. Asks specific questions about Russian gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[26 August 1866]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/36
Summary:

RM has inadvertently sent letter intended for 'S,' a chemist, to JH. Having read letter, JH comments that he esteems 'S,' but thinks it advisable to tell 'S' that B.A.A.S. as a body will not recommend 'S's invention to government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3582

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[2 September 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/37 (C: RS:HS 12.416 & 22.281)
Summary:

On fitness of Michael Faraday, as a chemist and physicist, to chair B.A.A.S. section. Remarks on [H. C.] Oersted's identifying electricity and magnetism, and connection between Oersted's and Faraday's work. Further comments on Faraday's work, and on instances of rash observation ultimately proving correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1844-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.116 (C: 22.214)
Summary:

Willing to chair B.A.A.S. meeting next year, provided no other duties are imposed on JH's time and that no one else desires that office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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