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Herschel10522

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.399
Summary:

Forgot to call his attention to the column regarding the Julian period in the Nautical Almanac. Something strange about the neighborhood of R. Leporis. He has no doubt seen the table of Julian dates in the Connaissance des temps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10523

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.400
Summary:

Sends calculation of the Transits of Venus in 2004 and 2012. Cannot find any record of new double stars. Is in doubt about R. Leporis. Quotes an historical incident regarding an eclipse of the sun and the removal of Mahomet's pulpit. Did F. X. von Zach make his calculations himself?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10652

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.26
Summary:

Is anxious to have an astronomical eye-piece based on JH's principles. Encloses communication from Messrs. Horne and Thornthwaite, who would like details for their employee, [W.?] Ackland, to work from.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10653

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[7 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.361
Summary:

Is at present too ill to involve himself in any calculations necessary for making a good optical eyepiece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10654

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.27
Summary:

Is grateful for his reply. Hopes he is feeling better. Escaped worst of the winter by expedition to Algeria, though the results were disappointing. Comments on some of his observations. Feels sure [W.?] Ackland will be able to construct a suitable eyepiece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[28 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.364
Summary:

Thanks WH for informing JH of his son John being selected as a Council nominee for election to F.R.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10809

From:
John S. Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.162
Summary:

Queries regarding the red glow seen during an eclipse of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10862

From:
H. E. Hubbard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.212
Summary:

Would like his views on the correct definition of a billion, to settle an argument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10958

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.302
Summary:

Thanks for his Easter offering. Sends a little book which he may find useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10970

From:
B. G. Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.314
Summary:

Sending a long letter proving one of JH's theories regarding the sun and confirmation of one of William Herschel's observations concerning Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10971

From:
B. G. Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.315
Summary:

Thanks for JH's remarks on his own 'What is matter'; comments on these. Also regarding JH's theory of the sun's repulsive force and William Herschel's observations on the strange shape of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12166

From:
Nevil Story-Maskelyne
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.24
Summary:

His colleague, [G. R.] Waterhouse, has passed an inquiry from JH to NM regarding a mineralogical character. It is a specimen of Obsidian, very high in iron content.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12231

From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.88
Summary:

Is gratified and encouraged by JH's approval of JN's illustrations of the lunar surface. The improvement in printing processes makes it possible to use such photographic illustrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12245

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.102
Summary:

Many thanks for his comprehensive explanations for the use of that word. Regrets JH's tenant at Slough is so unpunctual. Has JH any plan or map of his property at Slough and Upton?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12975

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Spottiswoode
Date:
[9 March 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0389; Reel 1054
Summary:

Needs address of [H. J. R.] Petersen of Kiel, to whom JH must send grant of £50 from B.A.A.S. for reduction of Gaussian constant. Gives address of G. A. Erman. JH's poor health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12976

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Spottiswoode
Date:
[12 March 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0390; Reel 1054
Summary:

Thanks WS for volunteering to forward B.A.A.S. grant to G. A. Erman while JH is ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13185

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Herschel Waterhouse
Date:
[31 March 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0493; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please clarify FW's request for testimonial from JH to assist FW in obtaining better appointment. JH does not know FW's capabilities and can testify only to good character of FW's family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13659

From:
John Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0041; Reel 1062
Summary:

Opposes bill on decimalization of [British] weights and measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13660

From:
John Banks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0042; Reel 1062
Summary:

JH's 25 Apr. 1871 reply encouraged JB to oppose introduction of French metric system. [Thomas] Brassey and Mr. Shuttleworth will vote against it [in House of Commons].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13729

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1871]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0085; Reel 1087
Summary:

[J. B.] Smith plans second reading [of metric bill] on 18 [Apr.] before Parliament adjourns. AH will approve it again. Philip Harwood, editor of Saturday Review, asks for article by JH on [metric system] before House votes on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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