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Herschel10878

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.227
Summary:

As JH has now returned from abroad can he submit his name as a candidate for the Literary Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10879

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.228
Summary:

Finds Francis Beaufort has forwarded his note to Slough. Reminds him that honorary members of the Literary Society are not resident in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10911

From:
James Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.257
Summary:

Congratulations on his return. Sends some papers on the equilibrium of fluids on which he would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10912

From:
James Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.258
Summary:

Would be obliged for the return of the papers when he has perused them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10933

From:
George Jeans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.279
Summary:

Has been reading JH's volume on astronomy in the Cabinet Cyclopaedia and would like the answers to a few queries that have arisen. Is interested in double stars and would like a suitable telescope in which to observe them successfully. Gives description of his present telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[16?] September 1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.8.13
Summary:

Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11179

From:
Karl Kreil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.69
Summary:

Enquiring about some magnetical observations. Sends a memoir of his own work on magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1120

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.11.2
Summary:

Arranges a meeting with CW and Edward Sabine to prepare a report on magnetic proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11233

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Dionysius Lardner
Date:
[28 February 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.124 (C: RS:HS 21.243)
Summary:

Due to his impending departure from the Cape he has had little opportunity of seeing DL's son George. Does not think he will be in a position to write a popular article on his work in the Southern Hemisphere yet awhile. Several errors in his Treatise Astr., which he would like to correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11315

From:
John Lindley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.220
Summary:

Is grateful for the flowers. The Satyriums are most interesting. Comments on the variations in this species.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11316

From:
John Lindley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.221
Summary:

Exhibited JH's gift of the Satyriums at the meeting of the Horticultural Society and he has been awarded the Banksian medal. To whom shall the medal be ascribed? Any further information on the orchidaceae would be very welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11317

From:
John Lindley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.222
Summary:

Sends the silver Banksian medal for JH's exhibit of 16 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11355

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.263
Summary:

Would have liked to have welcomed JH on his return from the Cape, but academic duties prevented it. Royal Irish Academy progresses under W. R. Hamilton's presidency. His late father established a magnetic observatory at Dublin and HL is in charge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11356

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.264
Summary:

Rejoices that JH is in favor of a South Polar expedition. Three years since a memorandum was presented to the government and thinks the B.A.A.S. should now present a further memo. Hopes JH will give it his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11357

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.265
Summary:

Agrees on the general plan for the expedition with the views of Edward Sabine. Gives some of his own comments for magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11358

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.266
Summary:

Has been considering with Edward Sabine that morning the requirements for the fixed observatories. Gives lists and also estimate of finances required for a three-year period.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11359

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[16 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.267 & 21.270
Summary:

Would like a statement from Edward Sabine and HL outlining the probable expense and materials required for the proposed expedition so that he can hand it to the government at the interview. Has written to G. B. Airy, who is not in favor of the proposed expedition, so will write again. Thinks it necessary for men of science to agree before presenting petitions to the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11360

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.268
Summary:

Illness forces him to make a quick return home. Agrees with JH that scientific men should act unanimously when approaching government. Thinks the R.S.L. should go along with the B.A.A.S. as well. Hoped to consult G. B. Airy. Will see Edward Sabine to draw up the memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11582

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[11 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.248
Summary:

Some personal and some general astronomical news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.256
Summary:

JH reiterates his support of a South Polar expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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