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Herschel3462

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Edmund R.] Daniell
Date:
[25 May 1827]
Source of text:
RS DM.3.42
Summary:

Thanks managers of Royal Institution for generosity in offering facilities [to Optical Glass Committee] for erection of a furnace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3497

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[16 March 1827]
Source of text:
RI:F3.B395
Summary:

Proposes an adjustment in the proportions of the ingredients in the next glass-making experiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3822

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses the poor health of Heinrich Olbers, and Johann Encke's inability to acquire the necessary instruments. Wants JH to send to CH a few of her 'Indexes.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3852

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thrilled by JH's encouragement concerning WH's 'Theory of Systems of Rays.' Enthusiastic about his career prospects at the University of Dublin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3853

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Sorry that he could not meet JH when JH was in Dublin; hopes to be introduced to JH soon. Answers JH's queries about WH's work; explains that he is studying 'the general properties of systems of rays, and of the surfaces with which they are connected.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3950

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 July 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Feels distant from her family in England. Notes that the French occupation has changed Hanover from what it was when CH left in 1772.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3955

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1827-4
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discussing William Herschel's financial difficulties, CH confides that 'she never felt satisfied with the support your father received toward his undertakings, and far less with the ungracious manner in which it was granted.' Regrets WH was not able to do more work with the 40-ft. reflecting telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3958

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Writing her memoirs, CH sends for JH's perusal an account of her youth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
4?] May [1827
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0572; Reel 1058
Summary:

Received the first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers. Just completed a second catalog of double stars; review of nebulae going slowly. JH comments on his precise sweeps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4019

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

She 'can only think of what is past, and is for ever forgetting the present.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4036

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1827]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Thanks JH for sending his second catalog of double stars; remarks that 'by the manner in which you gentlemen now attack the starry heavens, it seems that there will soon remain nothing to be discovered.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4080

From:
[Mario Gemmellaro]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1827]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0399; Reel 1087
Summary:

Awaits JH's instructions on duplicating barometer observations taken at Mt. Etna. Francesco Lunn visits, will verify observations made by MG. MG congratulates JH on the success of his efforts to measure the brightness of light with precision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4083

From:
Thomas Thomson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.435a
Summary:

Requests JH to read his paper on the properties of chromium at R.S.L. meeting. Discusses the experiments described in the paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4088

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[28 June 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.258
Summary:

Astronomical Society will lend instruments, including a Beaufoy Clock and a transit circle, to WS for his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4162

From:
[Sir] R[ichard] Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.159
Summary:

Receives copy of JH's Light. Invites him to Birmingham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4280

From:
Teodoro Monticelli
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1827]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1028; Reel 1083
Summary:

Invites JH to Royal Academy of Science's museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4328

From:
William Prout
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.191
Summary:

Unable to attend [R.S.L.] council meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4385

From:
C. I. Parnell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.140
Summary:

Details forgery case on which JH gave legal advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4391

From:
George Pearson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 July [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.149
Summary:

Expresses regret over JH's resignation of R.S.L. post [as Secretary].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Thomson
Date:
[7 May 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.435b (C: RS:HS 20.253)
Summary:

Informs TT that the R.S.L. will print his paper on chromium. Discusses results obtained in TT's experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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