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Herschel10565

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4 January [1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.442
Summary:

Grateful for JH's translation of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Comments on several points in the translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10846

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Hodgson
Date:
[1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.197 & 22.173
Summary:

Returns with many thanks E. C. Hawtrey's translations from Homer and Kallinos. Both are beautifully done. Comments on these and the meters suitable for English ears.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[17 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.145
Summary:

Looks forward to the possibility of a visit from RJ.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12173

From:
Herbert Mayo
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.31
Summary:

Would like JH to peruse HM's work and publicize its considerable use to Robert Graham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12327

From:
William O'Shaughnessy Brooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.184
Summary:

Has now heard that the explosion at Dover is to take place on Thursday. Hopes to see JH there. If not, will call on him at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12725

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Dollond
Date:
[4 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0140; Reel 1054
Summary:

Approves GD's modification of driving wheel [for JH's actinoscope]. But GD's cost estimate exceeds total R.S.L. grant of £100. JH cannot approve more than £70; must have funds left for optics and clockwork mechanism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13017

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[9 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0430; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sorry to have caused trouble. Please send JH's 'description and sketches' to Peter Stewart at 65 Cornhill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13817

From:
George Dollond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0167; Reel 1087
Summary:

Suggests modifying square base of JH's telescope to round base. Estimates cost at £80 to £100.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13818

From:
George Dollond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0168; Reel 1087
Summary:

Refuses to risk GD's funds by giving cost estimate for unusual telescope, especially if R.S.L. expects GD to pay for any expenses over estimate. Regretfully stops manufacture of telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1648

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1843 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.134
Summary:

About organization of the executive of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1890

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Henry Fitton]
Date:
[1843 to 1850 ?]
Source of text:
WT 62824.2
Summary:

Comments on the intention of a friend of WF to write a work on geography. JH's son William was ill and at home and had commented on WF's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2082

From:
John Richard
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.331
Summary:

Everyone loves JH's translation of [F. Schiller's] 'The Walk.' Discusses Shakespeare, literature, JH's literary endeavors, and translations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2083

From:
John Richard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.332
Summary:

Thanks JH for poem [F. Schiller's 'The Walk']. Sends greetings to Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2174

From:
Samuel Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.419
Summary:

Thanks JH for sending the verses he requested. His sister wishes she were still a neighbor of the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2242

From:
G. A. Rovell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.503
Summary:

Sends excerpt of letter from Mr. Weekes [?] stating an hypothesis concerning electricity and clouds. Asks JH to test it. Sends own ideas about electricity as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2278

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.149
Summary:

Sends letter of [Johann] Lamont, whose suggestions have been adopted by the Physical Committee. Discusses size of instruments, particularly needles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2279

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15:150
Summary:

Discusses plans for printing of 4 maps of terrestrial isotherms prepared by [H. W.] Dove along with Dove's commentary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3215

From:
John David Roberton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1843
Source of text:
RS MM.16.152
Summary:

Asks JH to report on whether and why JH thinks J. D. Forbes's paper on transparency of atmosphere and solar range worthy of Royal Medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel337

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[9 January 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.462.37
Summary:

Needs a good artisan to construct the framework of a solar spectrum photographic apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4725

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.115 (C: RGO 6.368.657 & LACC: RGO 6.503.244)
Summary:

Sending copy of GA's 'Tides and Waves' for Encyclopaedia Metropolitana; would be glad of JH's comments. Also encloses his eclipse paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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