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Herschel10386

From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.266
Summary:

Sent him a paper on differential equations about a month ago and wonders if it has gone astray as he has heard nothing from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10387

From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.267
Summary:

Regrets any inconvenience he has caused but is grateful for JH's act and offer to communicate his paper to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10388

From:
George W. Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.268
Summary:

Wishes he had seen JH's paper before submitting his own; then he could have rectified his errors. Has been carrying out some electrical experiments. Sent abstract to Michael Faraday, who does not understand them. Would be pleased to send JH further scientific communications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10450

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.328
Summary:

Is obliged for his notice of the separation of Biela's comet; has sent extracts to H. C. Schumacher. Sends some observations made that evening. [Francesco] de Vico announces a new comet; so far he has been unable to trace it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10579

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.457
Summary:

Thinks it a good idea to send a memo to the Colonial Office on the question of a Cape botanical garden. Has consulted W. H. Harvey on the question. What a curious plant is found on the coasts of Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11935

From:
James Ranald Martin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.297
Summary:

Truly grateful to hear such a good report of JH's health. Should continue the medicine. Hopes to avail himself of JH's kindness when he has leisure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11974

From:
John Stuart Mill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.336
Summary:

Has JH any comments on the first volume of JM's Logic, which the publisher wishes to prepare for a second edition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11975

From:
John Stuart Mill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.337
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks, which will be attended to. Comments on the various alterations he will make in line with JH's criticisms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12325

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.182
Summary:

Circular Magnetic and meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1584

From:
Georg Merz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0359
Summary:

Reports on progress of refractor [see GM's 1846-1-13], and deals with finances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1854

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt?]
Date:
[10 February 1846]
Source of text:
WT 68037.7
Summary:

Cannot provide any specimens of photography or the spectrum good enough for an exhibition, as most have faded. A French chemist just announced as a discovery a fact long since known by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2662

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.353
Summary:

Delighted that her paper was read at Royal Society. Discusses discovery of new planet [Neptune], and the future. Asks about his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4153

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.286
Summary:

Asks JH's advice on the purchase of the lunar model. Anxious to see JH's new method of calculating double star orbits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4452

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.287
Summary:

Double star orbits not ready; R.A.S. waiting for JH's new calculating method. Reads accounts of Biela's Comet. Describes Edinburgh Observatory in detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[20 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.268
Summary:

Suggests trustees of British Museum make an offer for Mme. Witte's lunar model. Cape Results at press. Observed double comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6950

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[3 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.267
Summary:

Asks AD for the return of a paper JH had sent him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6951

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.228
Summary:

Should have returned the paper before, but has been very busy with the Annual Report and other matters. Paper seems worthy of publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8782

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[17 February 1846]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Notes a small error in materials WH sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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