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Herschel2763

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.43
Summary:

Supports furnishing a wooden building at St. Helena despite the high temperatures of the tropical climate. Considers the expenses involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2764

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.44
Summary:

Suggests JH include in his report a discussion of the 'dividing line of the positive and magnetic fluids' and 'separating line between the northern and southern intensities.' Presents C. F. Gauss's ideas on this topic. Suggests a trip plan for James Ross in order to obtain absolute measures of magnetic intensity on the globe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2765

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.45
Summary:

Relays the opinions of a returning officer from St. Helena that a wooden building need not be built there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2766

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.46
Summary:

Has presented the draft of the report to [T. R.] Robinson, [Charles] Wheatstone, and [J. F.] Daniell. Points out mistakes in the report. Remarks that the dipping needle has greatly improved over the years, thus increasing instrumental accuracy. Encloses Humphrey Lloyd's contribution to the report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2767

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.47
Summary:

States he has received the list of instruments and their prices sent by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2768

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.48
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Anticipates Lloyd's arrival. Worries he will not be ready with the necessary forms before James Ross sets sail. Includes many calculations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2769

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.49
Summary:

Reports that the ships to be used for James Ross's voyage will not be available for a week and that Humphrey Lloyd is busy preparing instructions. Proposes that the ships receive their own sets of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2770

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.50
Summary:

Accepts JH's dinner invitation, regretting that James Ross is unable to attend. Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2771

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.51
Summary:

Asks JH whether he presented to the Council of the R.S.L. the resolution of the Meteorological Committee regarding references made by the 'Colonial Office, Trinity[?] Board, etc.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2772

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-8]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.52
Summary:

Supports JH's idea of having one simultaneous observation each day. Suggests that there might be two a day. Has suggested to Humphrey Lloyd that hourly observations take place once a fortnight. Says Lloyd wishes to speak about supplies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2773

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.53
Summary:

Explains that the purpose of his trip with Humphrey Lloyd is to 'establish the cooperation of the continental magnetic observatories.' Desires that the trip be authorized by the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2774

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.54
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Sees no problem in adding an officer to the staff of each observatory, if necessary. Remarks on a cheap but fragile magnetometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2775

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.55
Summary:

Is grieved by the R.S.L. report, which supports a 'voyage of Discovery to the Antarctic' rather than 'research in Physical Sciences in the Southern Hemisphere.' Speaks of the discoveries made by expeditions to the Antarctic, including great changes in magnetic variations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2776

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.56
Summary:

Admiralty is dissatisfied at still being responsible for the Van Diemen's Land Observatory. Suggests responsibility be shifted to the Ordinance. Treasury will no longer finance the building of observatories when other buildings are available. Describes new procedures whereby officers observing in the colonies must present colonial governors with proper letters upon request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2777

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.57
Summary:

Anticipates Humphrey Lloyd's arrival at London this night. Announces that the pendulum experiments are finished. Interested in inspecting the magnetic instruments in preparation for the Antarctic journey. Plans JH's visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2778

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.58
Summary:

Disappointed not to have received a response from JH to his invitation for a visit. Goes ahead with plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2779

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.59
Summary:

Announces Charles Riddell's departure for Canada and his own trip schedule in Germany. Has read JH's report. Informs JH that ES has been made a member of the Committee. Glad that [Vernon] Harcourt's speech covered magnetic observatories. Eager to promote the public image of the fixed observatories. The translation committee was reappointed and includes JH, but ES will spare JH any work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2780

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9 September [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.60
Summary:

Recommends that a fellow scientist be properly cited in the R.S.L. report for his method of measuring the depth of the ocean. Encloses observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2781

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.61
Summary:

Speaks of arrangements for magnetic observatories in India, in the Himalayas, and at Bombay. Discusses the locations and buildings of the sites. Wishes to add Singapore as an observatory station.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2782

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.62
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Alexander von Humboldt to Lord Minto endorsing the idea of an international magnetic survey. Stresses the value of the letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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