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Herschel1609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.94 (C: RS:HS 25.9.59)
Summary:

JH replies to RS's 1849-1-15.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[20 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.95 (C: RS:HS 25.9.60)
Summary:

Says he will guardedly write in his Outlines Astr. what he has to say about Neptune and the controversy surrounding its discovery. States that he eschews formulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1611

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.96
Summary:

Shall send a catalogue of double stars observed by [W. S.] Jacob. Gives some information about several measurements to establish standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1612

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[9 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.97 (C: RS:HS 25.9.61)
Summary:

About an astronomer for the Madras observatory. Suggests ways to reduce glare and so improve measurements [see RS's 1849-3-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1613

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.98
Summary:

Suggests some means of improving a paper submitted by JH; more on standard measures of length [see RS's 1849-3-4], and other R.A.S. business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1849-9-7 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.140
Summary:

Appreciates additional time made available by RS to allow JH to finish paper properly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1683

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.169
Summary:

Note to present JH with a copy of AS's latest work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2013

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.45
Summary:

Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2014

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849-11-21 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.46
Summary:

Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2066

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.308
Summary:

Thanks JH for subscription to the Astronomical Club. Discusses JH's objection to use of symbols in works on navigation. Notes that symbols are becoming more common. Requests advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2075

From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.325
Summary:

Appreciates JH's praise of his meteorological work. Describes curious waterspouts in the sea and their boiling appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel210

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 October 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.248.132 (drafts RS:HS 1.218 & 23.74)
Summary:

Has heard nothing beyond what GA has said [see GA's 1849-9-25], but agrees with GA's assessment of the situation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2129

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.375
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. resolution regarding the Cape observatory. Wants accurate drawings of nebulae to attempt to ascertain change. Wants JH to petition government to get reflector at Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2130

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
[27 October 1849]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/TR61 (AC: RS:HS 14.376 & C: RS:HS 23.73)
Summary:

Will not urge government to construct a great reflector at the Cape; believes it should be done through private funding; does look forward to the time when his work on southern skies will be reexamined. [See TR's 1849-10-21.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2131

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.377
Summary:

Did not wish JH to join application to government [see TR's 1849-10-21 & JH's 1849-10-27]. Committee hoped JH would help carry plan out if funding were secured. Doubts private funding will be given.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2178

From:
Sir Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.423
Summary:

Grateful for JH's help in making a successful claim upon Her Majesty's Government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2213

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.457
Summary:

Will gather information JH requested. It may be difficult to change the Indian appointment to Bengal of JH's son [William].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2356

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.228
Summary:

Discusses letter to [G. B.] Airy and JH's response to it. Discusses instruments at Toronto Observatory. Describes 18 November 1841 magnetic disturbances. Working on Atlantic declination maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2483

From:
Elizabeth Sabine [to Margaret Brodie Herschel]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849?]-12-11.
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.337
Summary:

Edward Sabine will recover. Please tell JH how grateful ES is for JH's positive remarks regarding his report. Discusses several scientific matters. Contains message from ES for JH on instrumentation at Kew Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2912

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.402
Summary:

Alexander von Humboldt reports reading that Lord Rosse's telescope has resolved the nebula of Orion. Humboldt requests JH's view on the matter. Describes new government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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