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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
The Master of Trinity has resigned and there are intrigues on foot to bypass William Whewell. Outlines the people interested in the appointment. Not much they can do but JH might pass a word to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
William Whewell is Master of Trinity and he will write to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).
The health of Mrs. Jones is slowly improving. Picked up the enclosed medal a little while ago. Believes the reverse depicts the scaffolding of Sir William Herschel's telescope.
Sends some extracts from the Acts. Regarding the enforcement of the rates. To Lady Herschel: Should have let him know when they were in town. Believes Mrs. Jones is going on well at Brighton. Sets out for Cambridge to see William Whewell tomorrow. Hears rooms of Henry VIII have been opened for parties.
Arranges a meeting with CW and Edward Sabine to discuss Kew [magnetic] observations.
Gives brief details of the work of the magnetic observations since JH's last record. Arrangements have been completed for the publication of some of the observations.
Thinks that there should be more definite instructions for the Directors of the Magnetical Observatories. Has drawn up a paper, which if JH agrees with, can be signed and printed for distribution. Points out the significant parts. There should be a common nomenclature for the weather.
Is delighted at the prospect of JH's article being included in the next number of the Quarterly Review. Is not surprised it will extend to fifty pages, but hopes he will remember the 'general reader.'
Sends check for £100 being payment for JH's article on William Whewell's book. Will always be pleased to receive suggestions.
As the Committee is to meet on Thursday he thinks it should reconsider its decision not to publish W. H. F. Talbot's paper on the Calotype process. Gives reasons as stated in a letter he has received from Talbot.
Placed JH's letter before the Committee of Papers but the Committee did not change its views regarding the publication of W. H. F. Talbot's paper. Is pleased JH is promoting his experiments so successfully.
Comments on a paper on the calotype by W. H. F. Talbot, adding some experiences of his own on the subject.
Comments on Louis Daguerre's work, and on the question of a North Cape observatory.
Comments on balloon ascent report, photographic paper made with vegetable colors, and the need to provide a polarizing crystal to J. B. Biot.
Came back from Zwartland for a day, but returns tomorrow. Relates news of the measuring of the base line. Visited magnetic observatory; work in Zwartland not yet complete. Magnetic Observatory satisfactory despite slow construction. No news of the obelisk yet.
Measuring work of the base line is virtually completed and levelling of the line will commence forthwith. Has devoted every day to the work except Sundays. Comments on various aspects of the work. F. E. Wilmot wishes he had not returned the rusty dip bar. Obelisk is on board the Romeo.
JH continues to serve on the committee to supervise and translate foreign scientific memoirs [see JP's 1840-10-19].
Informs JH that the B.A.A.S. has placed him on a committee to conduct experiments by capture balloon on the atmosphere.
MM has been selected by the King of Naples to be Director of the Central Board of Meteorological Observations for Naples. Would like any of the publications of the R.S.L. relative to the Fixed Observatories.
Will do all in his power to ensure that MM receives copies of the publications relating to the Fixed Observatories. Does not think MM could have seen a copy of JH's paper on photographic action when he wrote the notice in Annales de chimie. Comments on this paper and more recent experiments in this field.