The Directors of the Andersonian University (Glasgow) have made a mistake in not appointing JH's son [Alexander]. What is his son doing now as they would like him to lecture.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
The Directors of the Andersonian University (Glasgow) have made a mistake in not appointing JH's son [Alexander]. What is his son doing now as they would like him to lecture.
Regrets delay in acknowledging his Notes on the Great Pyramid; it was due to a temporary loss of the work. Finds HJ's theory on the inclination of the passages very practical. Comments on the accuracy of the pyramid builders.
Is now reading JH's article on Light in the May number of Good Words. Gives his own physiological and phrenological cause of color blindness and cites an example in the Rev. F. Drew.
Confirms receipt of journals sent to JH by LQ. Calculations of probabilities for shots to hit targets.
Explains, according to the laws of probability, how the arrows should have been distributed on the archery target at St. Leonard's, and compares that with the actual distribution.
Has received packet mentioned in 1865-8-14. Lists works received. Gives lengthy explanation of the error made in the target example. Asks AQ to append a note, stating that JH is aware of the fallacious answer.
Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes JH will be able to enlighten JS and others on this subject.
Expresses condolences on death of William Hamilton, mentioning his work and character.
Friction between Eastern Province and Western Province in Parliament causes delay in J. S. Parlby case.
Expresses gratitude over JH's sympathy for ET's father's death. Describes his last days.
Is pleased to hear of the forthcoming marriage of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia]. Was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his neighbor Admiral W. H. Smyth.
W. R. Hamilton and W. H. Smyth are dead. Corresponded with Hamilton for 30 years though only met him once. Has before him the proofs of his own paper on the origin of the + and - signs.
About old friends, alive or dead; comments on a puzzle in probability; returns to JH's old haunts.
Comments further on probability [see JH's 1865-9-14]; JH's daughter Maria is to be married; fills letter with much nonsense.
Has no information about H. T. Colebrooke. Has been corresponding with T. B. [?] Macaulay (1st Baron Macaulay) regarding the marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has JH heard the story of George III and his madness.
Regarding the story of George III and his reason for addressing Parliament in this way. Pleased to hear the stove is to be removed. Great need for a weather theory. Regarding the identities of the Thomas Streets.
On behalf of WH's mother, thanks JH for condolences on death of WH's father, W. R. Hamilton. Recalls boyhood visits to Collingwood.
Marriage of daughter Maria set for 12 October. Daughter Amelia will visit Whewells in November. JH's Iliad translation nearly complete.