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Herschel1615

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[31 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.100 (C: RS:HS 25.9.64)
Summary:

Other possibilities for post at Trivandrum [see JH's 1850-3-[30 or earlier]].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1616

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.101 (C: RS:HS 25.9.65)
Summary:

Selection procedures for the vacant astronomy post at Trivandrum [see RS's 1850-3-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1617

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[23 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.102 (C: RS:HS 25.9.66)
Summary:

About some difficulty in trying to determine [Andrew] Graham's interest in the Trivandrum post.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.103 (C: RS:HS 25.9.67)
Summary:

[Andrew] Graham is not interested in the post [see JH's 1850-4-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1850-3-[30 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.104 (C: RS:HS 25.9.63)
Summary:

More on prospects for the vacant astronomer post at Trivandrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1850
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.105 (C: RS:HS 25.9.69)
Summary:

Has received interesting observations of double stars from Thomas Maclear at the Cape observatory. The new equatorial lens sent to the Cape arrived safely, in spite of sloppiness by the English custom-house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1630

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[15 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.116 (C: RS:HS 25.9.62)
Summary:

About an error in the annual report of the R.A.S.; would RS give some thought to a suitable candidate for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum, made vacant by the death of John Caldecott.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1837

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isabella Herschel
Date:
[1850 or later ?]
Source of text:
WT 91327
Summary:

Talks about the concepts of thinking and consciousness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1848

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt?]
Date:
[11 January 1850]
Source of text:
WT 68037.10
Summary:

Inquires whether Charles Wheatstone ever fulfilled his intention to carry out experiments to measure the speed of light in the atmosphere by means of 'revolving machinery.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1925

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
L. H. Robson
Date:
[5 April 1850]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.2
Summary:

Sends some post office stamps to pay for a 'certificate'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1941

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Julia Margaret] Cameron
Date:
[9 May 1850]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.20
Summary:

Thanks JC for the gift of her work The Virgin [Widow?], which both JH and his wife, Margaret, are anxious to read. JH also comments that he would like to discuss the Indian situation with JC's husband.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[11 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.378
Summary:

Discusses the possibility of a large reflecting telescope being constructed for observation of the southern heavens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2533

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[1 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.442 (C: RS:HS 23.79)
Summary:

Has heard of AS's broken arm. Sends regards from the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel280

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1850-8-18 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.190
Summary:

Is just leaving for France, and has time only for a few thoughts in response to GA's 1850-8-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel282

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 December 1850]
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.194
Summary:

Will be very busy learning his new job for a while, so GA should start working with other committee members; JH makes some suggestions about eclipse observation [see GA's 1850-12-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3162

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[16 March 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/42 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0270; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Thanks for clarifications on grant comments [see JH's 1850-3-14]. JH's work is plentiful and time is short, so wishes not to undertake public projects, like working on R.S.L. grant committee. Received RM's enclosure regarding Russian Academy. Has heard nothing about medal committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3171

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[15 February 1850]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/39 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0269; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Proposes priorities for allocating £1000 granted to R.S.L. by government. Disagrees with RM and Edward Sabine; R.S.L. should not assume responsibility for observatory or any other permanent institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[31 October 1850]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 93 A/a (C: RS:HS 23.93)
Summary:

Describes travels through a volcanic district in France, highlighting beautiful scenery, various rock and lava formations, analyzing their causes, and comparing JH's observations with JF's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 March 1850]
Source of text:
RS Sa.664
Summary:

Thanks Mrs. Sabine for translation of third volume of Alexander von Humboldt's Kosmos. Admires its author. Questions references in notes. Discusses meeting for Wintringham Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3237

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Parsons (Lord Rosse)?]
Date:
[10 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.340
Summary:

Discusses changes in system of awarding R.S.L. Royal Medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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