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Herschel7099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1858-2-6 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.219
Summary:

Still worrying about where does the day begin?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7100

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1858
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.251
Summary:

Is AD interested in the Lowndean Professorship at Cambridge?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel726

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Herschel (son)]
Date:
1858-2
Source of text:
JHS 1.122
Summary:

Louisa and her husband have arrived safely at Rome. JH poked his right eye with a stick, so now it is red.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel76

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 June 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.145.187
Summary:

Responds to GA's 1858-6-25, and essentially agrees with GA's assessment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel855

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1858?]
Source of text:
JHS 4.7
Summary:

Describes lodgings taken in London; JH is working hard on his Physical Geography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel858

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1858?]
Source of text:
JHS 4.10
Summary:

JH spent most of the day before in a meeting, and with a man selling an engraving of scientists of 1806.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel859

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1858]
Source of text:
JHS 4.11
Summary:

Describes JH's visit to an old, bedridden friend [Bullar?]; JH has seen son John on board ship at Southampton, and then comments on the beauty of the country, which JH enjoyed as he traveled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Richard Owen
Date:
[22 December 1858]
Source of text:
Dunedin Public Lib. (C: TxU:H/L-0290; Reel 1054 & RS Sa.668)
Summary:

Sends RO a note from G. B. Airy on the inadvisability of having a meteorological observatory in Peking. JH agrees with Airy. When William Whewell arrives for a visit, JH will seek his advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8753

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
1858 [?]-6-24
Source of text:
Rosse Papers K2.6
Summary:

Compares in regard to the awarding of the R.S.L.'s Copley medal the contributions of three scientists: Friedrich Wöhler, Wilhelm Weber, and [illegible].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8789

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[31 October 1858]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Please distinguish between the genus Wellingtonia and the genus Sequoia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Photographic News
Date:
[13 October 1858]
Source of text:
Photographic News, 1 (Oct. 29, 1858), 86
Summary:

Discusses the use in photography of a metallic substance named Junonium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8923

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Photographic News
Date:
[6 November 1858]
Source of text:
Photographic News, 1 (Nov. 12, 1858), 110
Summary:

Discusses the use of the stereoscope, including stereoscopic views of the moon and sun. Also discusses the appropriate stereoscopic angle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel901

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1858]
Source of text:
JHS 5.21
Summary:

Gives a detailed account of the wanderings and visits of JH and son John; among other things they observed a comet at night.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel910

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
JHS 5.32
Summary:

Mostly about arrangements which MH is making for JH's travel to, and accommodation in, Leeds for the B.A.A.S. meetings; JH wants extremely detailed instructions of just what to do. Goes on to comment on the health of the family and JH's own poor health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel913

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1858]
Source of text:
JHS 5.33
Summary:

Has put son John on board ship and they both looked for Mrs. Russell [?] but could not find her; JH reports on the health of daughter Amelia and about the time of their return home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 January 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20795 (C: RS:HS 23.218)
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. business and asks for WW's views on some magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 June 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20794 (C: RS:HS 23.233)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9202

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[20 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-5077
Summary:

Forwards magnetic materials written by George Peacock. Hopes to meet with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20796 (C: RS:HS 23.244)
Summary:

Discusses various arrangements of the chemical elements, including those of [J. P.] Cooke and [John] Mercer. Asks WW about capillary action.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20797 (C: RS:HS 23.250)
Summary:

Thanks for WW's views on capillary action. Asks for facts about George Peacock on whom JH was writing an obituary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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