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Herschel1268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Philosophical Magazine
Date:
[12 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.34
Summary:

Attempts further clarification of the matter discussed in JH's 1864-12-20 to the P.M. Reiterates JH's recollection of a conversation between W. H. Wollaston and Humphry Davy, which JH had described in a letter [see JH's 1826-11-25 to Francis Baily] and which JH refers to in his letter of resignation to Davies Gilbert [see JH's 1827-6-27], which latter letter JH quotes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1270

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[31 May 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.39
Summary:

Writes a very kind letter, encouraging JS to remember the good days when JS and JH worked together in astronomy, and to forget less happy events. [This letter was enclosed in JH's 1865-5-31 to John F. South.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Pierce Butler
Date:
[5 December 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0119; Reel 1054
Summary:

Describes JH's theodolite by G. F. Reichenbach and offers to loan it for PB's survey [of Sinai Peninsula].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12714

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[1869-9 to 1870-2]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0129; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses letter regarding coinage under discussion in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12719

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Daily News
Date:
[20 May 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0134; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH's views on relation of British Imperial measures to length of Earth's axis were misrepresented in 18 May article. Explains them in detail. Notes scientific basis of British system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1272

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John F. South
Date:
[31 May 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.41
Summary:

As JH rarely comes to London. and is himself in poor health, it is unlikely that JH can visit James South. JH wants, however, also to wipe bitter recollections from his mind.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12720

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
Date:
[17 October 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0135; Reel 1054
Summary:

Nebulous nature of some stars. Recent reports on variability of some nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12721

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
Date:
[5 March 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0136; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH received and will insert HA's list of nebulae into JH's catalogue. Progress of catalogue. Wishes JH had earlier knowledge of [G. F. J. A.] Auwer's reduction of William Herschel's nebulae, which JH just received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12727

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan [Stewart]
Date:
[31 October 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0142; Reel 1054
Summary:

Explains cause of DS's double vision. Suggests corrective lenses [diagrams].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12734

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Few & Co.
Date:
[17 November 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0149; Reel 1054
Summary:

As instructed by Charles Babbage on 27 Feb. 1863, JH forwards to Few & Co. recent letter from solicitors T. P. Anderson and J. H. Stonebridge requesting information about funds in Hollier Trust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12737

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[16 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0152; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot recall details or find documents regarding promotion of Charles Sterry to HF's assistant assayer in 1851. Remembers that Henry Bingley declined that position; it was then proper for HF to recommend someone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12745

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Milner Gibson
Date:
[16 May 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0161.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Declines nomination to commission to prepare for International Statistical Conference meeting in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12758

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Alexander Hamilton
Date:
[28 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0177; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received report by Lord Monteagle [Thomas Spring-Rice] on Standard Platinum Pound. Agrees to participate with members of 1853 Standards Committee in reexamining standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12763

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Drummond's Bank]
Date:
[28 November 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0182.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grants permission for JH's son John to remove one bundle of papers from JH's storage box.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12790

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
O. A. Hodgson
Date:
[6 April 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0195; Reel 1054
Summary:

As executor for estate of late [Thomas] Baldwin, JH received OH's certificate and order for payment to Mrs. Baldwin. Concern for Mrs. Baldwin's advanced age and her lax method of writing checks. Disposition of estate after Mrs. Baldwin dies.

Contributor:
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Herschel12796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry James
Date:
[27 May 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0201; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concurs with HJ's proposal to assign Sinai survey party to H. S. Palmer. Cost of survey will be £1220. Encloses letter printed in Daily News in reply to Mr. Yates on British standards of measure, with calculations based on Capt. Clarke's results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12808

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George William Kitchin
Date:
[9 December 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0213; Reel 1054
Summary:

Needs time to consider GK's request. What connection is expected between [Clarendon] Press and each author, or among all authors in GK's proposed series?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12815

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[11 November 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0221; Reel 1054
Summary:

Suggests Albert Marth of Durham observatory as possible assistant to WL. JH's notes and diagram of nebular ring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12817

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Lee
Date:
[10 December 1861]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0223; Reel 1054
Summary:

Grateful for JL's support of JH's son [?] for R.A.S. membership, but JH advised [son] not to apply until [son] had made some significant contribution to astronomy worthy of membership. [JH annotation: How different from today, when election is so easy.]

Contributor:
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Herschel12828

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[30 April 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.6; Reel 1054
Summary:

Addresses problems in metric bill introduced to Parliament by William Ewart. Argues for the retention of the British system of weights and measures. Shows that the inch can be defined as one five hundred millionth of the length of the earth's polar axis.

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