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Herschel12586

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Samuel Newington
Date:
[4 August 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.160
Summary:

Comments that the sound of the waves on the seashore seems louder as the rhythm matches the pulse of the heart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12587

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D[aniel] Mackintosh
Date:
[15 November 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.175
Summary:

Has been asked to comment on the writings of Hermann von Schlagintweit, but JH has not yet had time to read them carefully and so cannot comment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1259

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[14 October 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.22
Summary:

States unequivocally that the letter referred to in JS's 1864-10-11 has not 'a syllable' that can in any way affect the question of the conduct or character of the late Humphry Davy. JH could not conceive of publication of the letter without the express consent of the other person mentioned in it [Charles Babbage].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12601

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 July 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0021; Reel 1054
Summary:

After collecting and reducing all nebula observations by JH and William Herschel, JH objects to GA's suggestion that JH should pay for calculations needed to prepare catalogue of nebulae. Hesitates to request additional funds from R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12602

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 November 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0024; Reel 1054
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of Royal Observatory's astronomical, meteorological, and magnetic observations for 1863.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12603

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 November 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0025; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concerned about 'Commercial weight' of new standard of weights and measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12607

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson
Date:
[10 June 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0031; Reel 1054
Summary:

Not aware of any changes in trust fund status of T. H. Hollier since Jan. 1860.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson
Date:
[17 October 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0032; Reel 1054
Summary:

Not aware of any changes in trust fund status of T. H. Hollier since 1861. Returns letter to bank accountant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson and J. H. Shonbridge
Date:
[15 November 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0033; Reel 1054
Summary:

Signed and returned accountant's form. Delays reply until JH can confer with other trustees [of Hollier Trust Fund].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1261

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Philosophical Magazine
Date:
[20 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.24
Summary:

Attempts to clarify claims published by John Davy concerning whether his brother Humphry Davy had in 1827 promised Charles Babbage a position as secretary of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson and J. H. Shonbridge
Date:
[17 November 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0034; Reel 1054
Summary:

Charles Babbage instructed JH to send TA's and JS's enquiry to [Charles] Few & Co., solicitors to Hollier Trust Fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[20 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.25a
Summary:

As JH has been approached by Charles Babbage for permission to publish certain portions of JH's correspondence, JH is writing to say that he gives both Babbage and JS permission to publish what they will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12652

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[27 December 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0072; Reel 1054
Summary:

Returns letter of George Bryandt. Dispute over auction of property belonging to MB's late brother [Thomas], of whose will JH is executor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12653

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[10 January 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0073; Reel 1054
Summary:

Advice on choosing executors, drawing will, and disposing of MB's property. Sends semiannual dividend from Drummond's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[10 February 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0074; Reel 1054
Summary:

Alterations to MB's will. Objects to MB's plan to return to live in Mr. Binsted's house at Anstey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12655

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[10 March 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0076 & L-0075; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gives more reasons for objecting to MB, 80 years old, leaving Stubbington and moving to Anstey [see JH's 1867-2-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[30 June 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0077; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sends MB's will, drawn up by JH, with instructions for completing and signing it. Sends MB's semiannual dividend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[7 September 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0078; Reel 1054
Summary:

News of JH's son William and family, visiting England. JH and wife suffer from hot weather. JH's son John observed 'great eclipse.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12668

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Mr.] Bell
Date:
[8 January 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0089; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gratitude for sending [John] Taylor's book. Believes dimensions of Great Pyramid exhibit knowledge of geometry but not of calculus among ancient Egyptians. Suggests way to modify British standard of length to produce 'perfect metrical system' superior to that of French.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander J. B. Hope
Date:
[6 April 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0091; Reel 1054
Summary:

Opposes parliamentary bill to adopt French metric system. Explains weaknesses of system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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