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Herschel6076

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.202
Summary:

Has communicated JH's remarks to John Arrowsmith. Is sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6077

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
10] April [1841
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.203
Summary:

Would like some dry prints of the star map, if no further expense is involved. Is sorry that he has caused him all the bother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6078

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.204
Summary:

John Arrowsmith has undertaken to make further copies of the star maps on dry paper, free of charge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6079

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.206
Summary:

Has seen John Arrowsmith, who has sent the maps to JH. There is to be a meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[26 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.207 (C: RS:HS 25.8.37)
Summary:

Has received the maps from John Arrowsmith and sends a blank check for FB to fill in correct amount to pay the bill. Is unable to attend the Standard Commission meeting. Hopes FB can visit him in the summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6081

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.208 (C: RS:HS 25.8.38)
Summary:

Is sending him his chart of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6082

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.209
Summary:

JH's paper was read last evening and was well received. Astronomical Council has decided to print it immediately. Would like his opinion on the printing of various parts. Has paid John Arrowsmith's bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6083

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.210 (C: RS:HS 25.8.39)
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the star map. Is pleased to hear that the FBs are coming to spend a few days at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6084

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.211
Summary:

Is slowly recovering from his accident. Query regarding the reduction of N. L. Lacaille's stars, and the revision of the nomenclature of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6085

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[25 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.212 (C: RS:HS 25.8.40)
Summary:

Is very pleased to hear that FB's health is improving. Must take it very easy. Regarding the finance available for the printing of the star catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6086

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.213
Summary:

Further regarding the printing of the star catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6087

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.214
Summary:

Further regarding the printing of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6088

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.215 (C: RS:HS 25.8.41)
Summary:

Regarding the printing of scientific information from government funds, with special reference to N. L. Lacaille's star catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6089

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[6 August 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.216 (C: RS:HS 25.8.42)
Summary:

Encloses catalogue of 1677 stars. Has sent his own report on star nomenclature to Plymouth. Will call at his house later in the week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6090

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.217
Summary:

Is now completely recovered from his accident. Has resumed work on his Cavendish experiments, which he will soon present to the public. Hopes his new residence at Hawkhurst suits his health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6091

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.218 (C: RS:HS 25.8.43)
Summary:

Is delighted to hear that the Cavendish experiments are proving successful. Is progressing slowly with the reductions of his own southern sweeps. Regarding a state pension for Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory); would FB give him some idea of Mrs. Gregory's circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6092

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.219
Summary:

Regarding the circumstances of Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory) and the possibility of support for a state pension for her.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6093

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.220
Summary:

Regarding the method of printing the R.A.S.'s Star Catalogue. Which star distances are they to use, North Polar or in declination?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.221 (C: RS:HS 25.8.44)
Summary:

Has no hesitation in adopting North Polar distances for his stars. Has two queries regarding the R.A.S.'s catalogue of stars. Weather has upset his own observations. Regarding a volume of T. G. Taylor's Madras Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6095

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.222
Summary:

Finds that JH has not changed his mind on star distance terminology. Progress on the preparation of the star catalogue. Regarding T. G. Taylor's Madras Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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