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Herschel1127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[12 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.11.9
Summary:

Strongly supports W. E. Weber as the best candidate for the receipt of the Rumford Medal [see CW's 1849-11-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11286

From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.189
Summary:

Is applying for a Government pension and would value a supporting testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11287

From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.190
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which she has forwarded with others to Lord John Russell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11296

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.200
Summary:

Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11309

From:
Henry Liddell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.214
Summary:

Officers and Members of the Slough Mechanics Institute would like JH to become their president and also officiate at the laying of the stone of the new building later this month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11310

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Liddell
Date:
[21 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.215 & 23.21
Summary:

Regrets he cannot attend the meeting to lay the stone of the new lecture room, nor can he take an active part in the lectures due to an attack of influenza. Would like his name added to the ordinary members [of the Slough Mechanics Institute].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11311

From:
Henry Liddell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.216
Summary:

Sends copy of the rules of the Institute. At a Special General meeting JH was elected president. This is subject to JH's approval. Would like him to be present at the opening of the new Institute on the 25th of the next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11396

From:
Elias Loomis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.307
Summary:

Heard from George Bancroft that he was forwarding JH's book on the Southern Nebulae. Has not received it yet so presumes it must have been lost in transit. Sends some of his own astronomical papers for JH. Has made observations of Halley's Comet; gives details as he believes they are from a period for which JH lacks information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11403

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.314
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the large meteor. Has not heard of its observation from anyone else. Has seen a remarkable solar phenomenon of which he encloses sketch and details. Intends building a larger observatory and taking a partner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11404

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.315
Summary:

Sends a description of a large meteor he observed last night. Since his letter he has erected a meteorological observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11405

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.316
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the thunderstorm. Comments on the phenomenon of the reversal of wind with a thunderstorm. Has been experimenting with wet and dry bulb thermometers. Also with the effect of electricity on the temperature of jars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11406

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.317
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the lunar rainbow. Encloses account of Aurora Borealis. Has been residing at Bath and working with Henry Lawson. Observed a peculiar solar appearance on the 18th.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11537

From:
[Paul Auguste Ernest] Laugier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.454
Summary:

Please convey to the R.A.S. his thanks at the honor of being elected an Associate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[19 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.4
Summary:

Urges WL to make public his observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn as Otto Struve is about to announce his observation of the same body.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11609

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[7 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.30
Summary:

Asks questions about how to proceed for the continuance of magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11610

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[22 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.37
Summary:

Is pleased to hear of the discovery of further satellites of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[11 October 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.39
Summary:

Some question of Harvard University observer having observed the satellite [see JH's 1848-9-22] one day before WL.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11636

From:
M. Macann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.1
Summary:

Has been carrying out researches on the reflection of light. Would like JH to communicate his paper on this subject to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11637

From:
M. Macann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12] February 1848
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.2
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kind offer to look over his paper. Draws JH's attention to certain points. Thinks that the reasoning will please him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11638

From:
M. Macann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.3
Summary:

Has heard no more news of his paper; shall he write to the R.S.L. for news? Comments on the claims of James MacCullagh for theories regarding light. Hopes to get something published by the London publishers so has written a paper on trigonometry, which he hopes JH will present to the R.S.L. Doubtless JH is aware that there is no general proof for John Napier's rules.

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