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Herschel4993

From:
F. W. A. Argelander
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.374
Summary:

Has notes on John Flamsteed. Shall he send them? Gives notices of two variable stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
F. W. A. Argelander
Date:
[21 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.55
Summary:

Further to reception of results from FA [see JH's 1848-12-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5493

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.394 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

The Equatorial has arrived safely at the Cape. William Mann has declined the position at Madras and G. R. Smalley offered his services. What does JH think? Encloses letter from Thomas Maclear and one for Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5516

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.6
Summary:

Recent political events in Germany. Family news. Hopes Lady Herschel's health has improved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5532

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.22
Summary:

Has at last received his letter and withdrawn the index.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5541

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.31
Summary:

Sending an extract from a letter dealing with magnetic and electrical instruments recently sent to Egypt for purposes of exploration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5637

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.127
Summary:

Has just heard from Edward Sabine that there is still a vacancy at the Madras Observatory. Would like JH's support if he applies to the East India Company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5638

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.128
Summary:

Thanks for the letter and his interest in the matter. Has written to W. H. Sykes relative to his astronomical qualifications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5875

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1849
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.3
Summary:

Presenting A. T. D'Abbadie, who has made a voyage to Brazil. Remarks on JH's calorimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7600

From:
[Adolph Theodor Kupffer?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1849]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.117; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks to JH for the copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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