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Herschel5300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
1830-3-[8 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.245
Summary:

Regarding CB's attitude to the machine. Is sending rough proof of the page on 'Sound.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5301

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.246
Summary:

Regarding his forthcoming pamphlet and his attitudes to scientific societies. Sent him the wrong page of 'Sound.' Has just returned from Leicestershire. David Brewster sent a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5302

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.247 (C: RS:HS 2.248)
Summary:

Regarding his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young. His own book on the decline of science is in the press. Regarding the life and manners of Dr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5303

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[24 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.249 (C: RS:HS 2.250)
Summary:

Is sorry to note the tone of CB's last letter concerning his projected biography of Dr. Thomas Young, but he means to carry out his project. Edward Sabine received £1000 from the Board of Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5304

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.251
Summary:

Further remarks on Dr. Thomas Young and JH's projected biography. Has had a copy of a letter from J. F. Encke about an Astronomical Ephemeris for the Society for Promoting Useful Knowledge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5305

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[22 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.252 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.1)
Summary:

Has read his book on the decline of science and thinks that the book may do some good. Comments on various parts, and outlines things that could happen as the result. Has replied to Encke's letter about Ephemeris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5307

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[10 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.254
Summary:

Will be very pleased to see him and hopes he will spend longer with him. Has just finished a new 20-foot mirror for his telescope. Regarding alterations in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.255 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.8)
Summary:

Has not seen the letter in the Herald about the possibility of himself standing for the presidency of the R.S.L. Raises six queries regarding manufactures and other scientific facts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[26 November 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.257 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.12)
Summary:

His views on hearing that he has been nominated for the position of President of the R.S.L. Does not wish to become the president, but will do so if elected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5311

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.258
Summary:

Would he please send back the proofs he sent the other day as the printers have requested their return. Regarding affairs at the R.S.L. Has he heard from the Treasury?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5424

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
1830-9-26 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.371
Summary:

Sending books for Wilhelm Struve. Would like to see the latter before he returns to Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5452

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1830 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.399
Summary:

Please send enclosed to Mr. Tukinor [?]. Gives brother-in-law's statement concerning Mrs. Urquhart and Mr. Deguise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5608

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.97
Summary:

Sending a book of Henry Moseley for JH's comments, and would be pleased if he would supply a testimonial for Moseley's use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5609

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.98
Summary:

Thanks for his reply, which he will pass on to Dr. Henry Moseley. Mr. Atkinson is in town and it may be advisable to bring Thomas Beckwith's affairs to a conclusion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5610

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.99
Summary:

Atkinson is in London and would JH meet them on Friday to effect the necessary business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5715

From:
Sarah Bowdich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.206
Summary:

Sending two volumes of her Fishes and explaining the reason for the delay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel593

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 December 1830]
Source of text:
RGO 6.807.142 (draft: RS:HS 1.45 & 21.77)
Summary:

Comments on GA's and Edward Sabine's work on the figure of the earth; describes some results JH obtained from using quartz for polarizing light, and is unhappy with the proposed recipient of the R.A.S. medal, M. C. T. Damoiseau, whose lunar theory JH cannot understand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5968

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[19 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.92 & 21.76
Summary:

Concerning the necessity for two observatories in the Southern Hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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