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Herschel4771

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.161
Summary:

Introducing B. A. Gould, who wishes to study observatories and astronomy in Europe. GA doubts whether he will be able to attend the meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5623

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.112
Summary:

Regarding recent barometric readings and atmospheric waves.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6507

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.269
Summary:

Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6947

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.226
Summary:

Has compared tables A and B and can find no identity between payments. Regarding the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6948

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[24 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.257
Summary:

On insurance tables for the benefit society; comments on AD's punning humor; JH has a chest cold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6949

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.227
Summary:

Has undertaken the Annual Report again. Has JH anything to report? Hopes he is recovering from his cold. Should read Richard Sheepshanks's pamphlet for a good laugh. Further regarding the insurance tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7373

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.4 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Committee of Physics will meet 6 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7374

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.8 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

[Form letter] Reminder that JH is expected to attend election of Council and officers on 1 Dec.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7381

From:
Field, Wardell, etc.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.27; Reel 7
Summary:

Encloses invoice for stout ordered by Mr. Stewart and sent to Mrs. Waterhouse of Old Brompton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7382

From:
J[oseph?] Hartnell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845-11]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.31 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

[Form letter] Requests parishioners to attend meeting on 1 Dec. to determine future of dispensary, which affords medical relief to 89 families in parish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7385

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.39 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Sends copy of JH's Cambridge B.A.A.S. address. Printer will send proofs for JH's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7387

From:
Thomas Ayern
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.43 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's orders for coal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7388

From:
R. Young Horley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.47 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Asks for JH's autograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7390

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.50 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Looking forward to visit to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7391

From:
William Carr Beresford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.53 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Invites JH and Margaret Brodie Herschel to dinner on 11 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7392

From:
William Carr Beresford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.52 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Invites JH and Margaret Brodie Herschel to dinner on 27 Nov.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7393

From:
Josiah Forshall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.54 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Announces 29 Nov. meeting of subcommittee to consider [Anthony] Panizzi's report on state of library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8314

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[7 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.120
Summary:

Perhaps periodic surges in atmospheric waves noticed by WB will repeat. Speaks of 'new climate' for globe. Hopes WB can attend [B.A.A.S.] meeting at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845-11?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20766
Summary:

Thanks WW for his book [Of a Liberal Education, 1845]. Agrees with WW on the educational value of the calculus and on the importance of Isaac Newton's Principia. Is teaching mechanics to his son William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[9 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.183
Summary:

Has just seen mention of MF's latest experiments showing the connection of light and magnetism. Comments on these. Proves some of his own theories to be correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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