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Herschel1

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 August 1833]
Source of text:
RGO 6.157.162 (C: RS:HS 25.3.16)
Summary:

Encourages GA to consider favorably the offer of Hugh Percy [Duke of Northumberland] of donating a telescope to Cambridge Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10080

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.417
Summary:

Of ill health and medical stories [letter completed 1833-2-2].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10081

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.418
Summary:

Of health and reminiscences of the past [letter completed 1833-2-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10082

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.419
Summary:

Sharing some good and some bad news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10083

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.420
Summary:

Bad news about the health of JG's daughter Matilda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10084

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.421
Summary:

Preparation to go to Madeira for health reasons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10085

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.422
Summary:

On the state of Matilda's health [letter completed 1833-10-2].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10115

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.6
Summary:

His son Thomas has set out for France and he himself is in London to see the passage of a bill through Parliament. Would be grateful for letters of introduction to M.P.'s with which JH is acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10116

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.7
Summary:

James's daughter has improved in health and there are hopes for her recovery. Bill passed through the House of Commons successfully. Would be glad to receive letters of introduction to any members of the House of Lords with which JH may be acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10292

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.175
Summary:

Congratulations on his addition to the family; hopes all are well. Would like JH to meet T. T. Grant, who has a new invention, which may prove of great utility.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10293

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.176
Summary:

Sending his sextant and instructions for its use, which he will doubtless find useful. Also a copy of James Horsburgh's Directions. Has not heard from Captain Hardy regarding the rope. Advises boxes covered in mackintosh. Plans to publish his book on Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10343

From:
William Vernon Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 August [1833?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.226
Summary:

Pleased to hear of JH's success with his application to the Treasury. Would like a statement from him on the nature of his communication to the Cambridge meeting concerning the actinometer. Hopes he is not too busy preparing for his voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10406

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.286
Summary:

Has taken some time to consider the climate at the Cape in response to JH's request. Gives details of the climate, suitability of site for observatory, and general conditions at the Cape. There is a reasonable library at Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10407

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.287
Summary:

Has resolved to leave the Cape and soon after JH receives this letter he hopes to be in England. Will bring the barometer and the exterior thermometer. Saw Dr. Duncan Stewart yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10408

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.288
Summary:

Has written two letters from the Cape. Arrived three days ago. Will shortly proceed to Edinburgh. Has left the barometer on the ship. Compared this barometer with the one at St. Helena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10409

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.289
Summary:

Proceeds to Edinburgh in the course of a few days and intends to compute the star declinations. Has some suggestions to offer before JH sails for the Cape. Would be glad to hear of the comparison of the barometer and thermometer. Left a [Thomas] Jones thermometer at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10410

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.290
Summary:

Memorandum on the site of N. L. Lacaille's Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[12 March 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.11
Summary:

The observational data from FS regarding Gamma Virginis are so significant that JH begs FS to continue to observe and send JH the results. Comments on a number of other astronomical observational matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1046

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
M. Perrey
Date:
[16 March 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.12
Summary:

Gently rejects MP's offer to accompany JH to the Cape to act as JH's assistant. JH claims the voyage to be a 'pure family party of pleasure,' and if astronomy can not be well practiced at the Cape, the family may go on to India to visit the relatives of JH's wife, Margaret.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1047

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[4 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.14
Summary:

Comments on, and compares, WD's observations of several double stars with the observations of JH and other astronomers. In a postscript JH says 'The papers have told the truth for once—we sail sometime between Sept. and Dec.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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