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Herschel3591

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[5 August 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 123 (C: RS:HS 25.3.8)
Summary:

Suggests that JF use his instruments to compare the force of solar radiation at high and low elevations. Delineates possible methods for this experimentation, and lists results of similar experiments. Includes further information on the actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[12 November 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 149
Summary:

Will not publicly recommend JSF's brother, James Forbes, for Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but praises him, his enthusiasm, and his brother's determination that he obtain the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3650

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[9 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.348
Summary:

Hopes for conveyance to Cambridge in covered vehicle for meeting of J. W. Lubbock's committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3756

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.4; Reel 1058
Summary:

JH and Margaret Herschel visited the Isle of Wight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3970

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.2.a; Reel 1058
Summary:

Wilhelm Struve's observations support JH's findings concerning the rapid revolution of Eta Coronae. In acknowledgement of the discovery that double stars are a 'revolving binary system,' JH changed the inscription on William Herschel's monument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3971

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0577.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

On his German travels, JH left Margaret Herschel and the children at Slough because he feared their exposure to the cholera epidemic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Trumper
Date:
[2 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.104
Summary:

Thanks JT for loan of [John] Bullar's lectures. Stresses the value of good literature, especially by John Milton and Miguel de Cervantes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Pillans
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.164
Summary:

Expresses shock at death of John Leslie. Declines with thanks offer to be considered for professorship of natural philosophy at University of Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4521

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[23 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.109
Summary:

Sends observations of Gamma Virginis, which differ from those of WS and James South. Observed transit of Mercury. Has abandoned plans of going to Cape of Good Hope this year. Plans to visit Caroline Herschel in Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.271 & 21.99
Summary:

Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.274
Summary:

Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.276
Summary:

Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5794

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.264-5 (C: RS:HS 21.98)
Summary:

Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by JH in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[8 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.111
Summary:

Excusing JH for returning to Slough suddenly before leaving for Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1832-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.271 (C: RS:HS 25.13.16)
Summary:

Regarding DB's views on support for JH in the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel595

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 May 1832]
Source of text:
RGO 6.804.93
Summary:

Is trying to clean up JH's nebulae observations preparatory to leaving for the Cape; comments on communications from F. G. W. Struve about double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel596

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[25 May 1832]
Source of text:
RGO 6.804.105
Summary:

Is grateful for GA's encouragement to prepare JH's nebulae observations for publication before leaving for the Cape; it now seems clear to JH that he cannot leave before 1833; JH has had further communications from F. G. W. Struve about double stars [see JH's 1832-5-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5979

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.104 (draft: RS:HS 3.105; C: RS:HS 21.127)
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks on his own work on double stars. Regarding award of the medals of the R.A.S. Method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.107-8 (C: RS:HS 21.105)
Summary:

Is to dine with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Regarding pendulums and French theorists. Will be pleased to see his paper on proper motion when ready. Regarding new amateur astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5983

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[24 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.110 & 21.106
Summary:

Is grateful for the offer of assistance from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), but would not care to avail himself of public funds as his intended visit is for his own private reasons.

Contributor:
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