Has no knowledge of transactions affecting trust fund for W. H. B. Hollier, other than what JH noted in previous letters.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Has no knowledge of transactions affecting trust fund for W. H. B. Hollier, other than what JH noted in previous letters.
Thanks for remarks on early portions of JH's Iliad translation. Hopes MA can go over 2800 particularly 'shaky' lines.
Describes the problem of 'probability of three points on a plane forming an acute triangle.' Notes Augustus De Morgan has the same solution to the problem.
Discusses opinions of Charles Darwin's theories. Doubtful that the day has shortened due to tidal forces since the earth's beginning. Alexander Herschel helps in the revision of William Herschel's double star catalogue. Alex is preparing to lecture at Glasgow University.
Is not convinced by his arguments that the moon's surface consists of snow and glaciers. Quotes examples relating to his experiences at the Cape.
Has sent his translation of Homer's Iliad to the publisher and is having a collection of the best portions sent to EC.
Dr. [T. L.] Phipson has proposed a solution to a cipher JH published in Photographic News, but JH did not receive the issue in which it appeared. Please send that issue to JH.
Expresses concern that the present rate of use of natural resources and the increase in population may create serious problems in the future.
Reveals the solution to a cipher given in JH's 1865-12-28 letter to PN.
Macmillan is publishing JH's Iliad translation. Wishes to dedicate it to WW. [Matthew] Arnold wrote an encouraging letter on the sample translation sent him. Daughter Isabella appreciates your hospitality.