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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Augustus Lloyd
Date:
[5 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.18
Summary:

Comments on the possible loss of some mail going to England, the longitude of Mauritius, and the tides at the Cape. Wonders if anyone was able to observe Halley's Comet during the recent solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.293
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his flattering letter. Now two years since he sent copies of his observations to London and so far has had no reply. Would like to see them printed. Outlines some of the work he has been able to do with his very limited means. Hopes to be transferred soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 February [1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.294
Summary:

Has just received JH's two letters of 5 and 25 Dec. Will prepare duplicates of his letters and pendulum observations and send them to Francis Beaufort. Has still heard nothing about the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.295
Summary:

Sends the meteorological observations for March; unable to send any magnetic observations as he has been unwell. The Observatory escaped serious damage during the hurricane. Has been observing the disappearance of the comet. Comments on nebulae seen near its tail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.296
Summary:

Sends meteorological observations for September. Has ceased making a charge at the observatory for the checking of chronometers. Has lost income but gained work. Comments on the effects of gravity on the balance wheel of a chronometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.297
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kindness conveyed in his letter brought to him by Mohammed Ismail Khan. The latter has been attempting to persuade JL to go to Lucknow as an engineer, but has declined pending offer from the King of Oude. Will send his observations to Francis Beaufort after JH has left the Cape. Answers some of JH's queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.298
Summary:

Has delayed writing in order to send the correspondence about the Observatory. Has received a letter from the Colonial Office praising his work and increasing his salary, also taking over financial responsibility for the instruments. Is not satisfied with the life at Mauritius.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.300
Summary:

Forwarding meteorological and magnetic observations for Sept. and Dec. 1835. Has had no letter from the Governor, but is given to understand he may spend £100 towards the erection of a tide gauge. Have had two violent floods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project