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Herschel1644

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844]-9-12 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.130
Summary:

About trying to convert some surveys to a base using RS's standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1645

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1846
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.131
Summary:

Explains to JH the R.A.S. Council's intent in asking JH to be Foreign Secretary, and the arrangements that have been made when JH declined.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1646

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.132
Summary:

About several items of R.A.S. business, especially the R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1647

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-9-12 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.133
Summary:

Having difficulty drawing the Great Nebula in Orion using both JH's and [Francesco] De Vico's observations; prints of Francis Baily are almost ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1648

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1843 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.134
Summary:

About organization of the executive of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1649

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.135
Summary:

Sends a letter to JH (related to Altona Observatory business?); is working on another Notice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1650

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.136
Summary:

Has widely distributed prints (of whom?).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1651

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.137
Summary:

Asks JH to burn letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1652

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1847 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.138
Summary:

Is trying to straighten out the origin of the R.A.S., and giving appropriate credit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3286

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.1
Summary:

Responds to JH's request for RS's opinion on [H. C.] Schumacher's contributions to astronomy. Praises Schumacher extensively.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3659

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.2
Summary:

Asks JH to review a publication RS was preparing. Comments on James South's claim concerning supposed defects in the telescope made for him by Edward Troughton. Suggests JH intercede with the government to get it to support G. B. Airy's reduction of the Greenwich planetary observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3660

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.3
Summary:

On JH's portrait, which RS is trying to send to JH at the Cape. Asks JH to forgive the 'liberty' he has taken with JH's 'physiognomy,' but RS wants to show off JH as an 'ornament' of Cambridge. Updates JH on Francis Baily's progress and the status of the St. Helena Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3662

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.9
Summary:

Suggests that JH publish JH's portrait along with his book [Cape Results]. Wants JH to approach the Duke of Northumberland with this idea, and if he has no objections, RS will put the touched up plate at the Duke's disposal. Does not like the idea of selling prints of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3664

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.6
Summary:

Suggests that JH print the portrait of JH with but not in JH's [Cape Results]. Has been working on Lt. Murphy's observations in Syria. Is pleased with M. J. Johnson's appointment to the Radcliffe Observatory. Asks JH for suggestions on projects for Johnson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3665

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.7
Summary:

Sends JH the name and address of the printer who has an engraving arranged for by RS of JH's portrait. Requests that JH give thirty copies to Lady Herschel for her own use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3668

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.11
Summary:

Assures JH that engravers typically take for themselves a few copies of any print they have made. If a large number of these appear for sale, then it is fraud. Suggests JH not act because the engraver is 'insane' and the exposure would hurt his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3670

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.13
Summary:

Needs the name of the print seller from whom JH's cousin bought the copy of the print of JH's portrait, so RS can learn how many copies are available. RS will then know whether to 'treat with [the printer] as an honest man or a rogue.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3672

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.15
Summary:

Reports on Francis Baily's accident and his progress. JH's 'stars' were brought to the R.A.S. and examined by Baily. Mrs. G. B. Airy's health improving. Notes William Whewell's planned marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3674

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.17
Summary:

Updates Francis Baily's medical condition, noting that it is more serious than RS had thought. Thinks [James] Basire missed JH's meaning. Suggests how to improve the engraving, perhaps using pewter. Explains that he wants the catalogue to serve the needs of expeditions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3675

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.18
Summary:

Gives his opinion of [George] Merz, stating that he has not done anything to 'distinguish himself from a mere practical follower of [Josef] Fraunhofer.' Requests that JH send encouragement to James Challis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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