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Herschel11580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[15 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.135
Summary:

Sends the formula for finding the maximum diameter of the planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12190

From:
Molyneux & Cope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.48
Summary:

Sending their account for J. J. Littrow's astronomical clock, now packed and shipped.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
Date:
[20 April 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.134bis & RS:HS 20.138
Summary:

P. L. Guinand has informed the Astronomical Society that he can make flint glass free from the usual imperfections. Would like any information from JN. One of his papers has been named as likely to receive a prize. Hears that an arithmetical machine has recently been demonstrated before the Institute. Have any details been made public?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12423

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.281
Summary:

Of Cambridge University news, and observatory plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12424

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.282
Summary:

Observatory plans are progressing well; GP also sends some Cambridge University news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12425

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.283
Summary:

About the election to fill vacancies at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12426

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.284
Summary:

About intrigue and unethical dealings surrounding the election to fill vacancies at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12528

From:
Marc August Pictet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.398
Summary:

Thanks JH for the books sent, and describes the work at Geneva in making geodesic measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13214

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0516; Reel 1053 (C: RS:HS B28.6.b)
Summary:

Travels with James Grahame from Calais to Brussels. Visit with General Pierre Cambronne and tour of Waterloo. Leaving tomorrow for Antwerp. Mr. Gibson is useless as traveling companion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13271

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Dietrich Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0528; Reel 1053
Summary:

Legacy of stock for JDH from William Herschel's will. How shall JH transfer it to Hanover?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13354

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0555; Reel 1053
Summary:

Leaving for Calais tomorrow. Unable to see Mr. Beckwith. Hopes [Susan] White arrived safely in Slough. Encloses Astronomical Society's notice of F. W. Bessel's determination of declinations of fixed stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13355

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0556; Reel 1053 (C: RS:HS B28.6.c)
Summary:

JH and James Grahame visited [Jan van den] Bosch's agricultural colony in Frederick's-Oort for 2,400 urban itinerants. Leave tonight for Haarlem, Hague, and Rotterdam.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13723

From:
Thomas Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0079; Reel 1087
Summary:

William Herschel is getting weaker, but is not in pain. Lady Mary Herschel is anxious for JH's arrival.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13863

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0211; Reel 1087
Summary:

JG is called home urgently. Does not want to go, but feels painful duty to do so. Cancels visit to Slough. Asks JH to retrieve prints that JG left at Downing St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13864

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7] September [1822
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0212; Reel 1087
Summary:

Hopes JH's presence is solace to JH's mother. Wants to visit Slough, but must return to Scotland before 10 Sept. Death of William Herschel and need to surrender to God's will. Prays for JH and JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14065

From:
Charles Hutton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0286; Reel 1087
Summary:

Condolences on death of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14086

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0305; Reel 1087
Summary:

Condolences on death of William Herschel. JH should not feel guilty for being absent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14182

From:
Joseph Planta
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0408; Reel 1087
Summary:

Extols friendship with William Herschel. Regrets that JP cannot attend funeral.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14188

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0414; Reel 1087
Summary:

Condolences on death of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14646

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 January [1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

John and William Langton will handle legal matter of Mr. Davenport's overdue rent. Sends JH's stockings. Mrs. Goodall says wonderful things about JH. Mary Baldwin leaves Slough on Wednesday. MH cannot stay alone; will seek another companion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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