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Herschel11000

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. [Richard] Jones
Date:
[13 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.153
Summary:

Regrets that JH's health does not allow him to visit his 'dear suffering friend' [Richard Jones], who JH hopes may yet rally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1102

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1850-4-[24 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.68
Summary:

[John Russell] Hind is being considered for the post of astronomer at Trivandrum in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1103

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[9 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.76
Summary:

Asks for William Lassell's address in Malta, as JH's son, William, may be able to stop in to visit Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11048

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.387
Summary:

JH's exertions and friendship are a treasure. Will visit them on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[6 November 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.126
Summary:

Thanks for RJ's 'unwearied vigour and activity of mind.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11050

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.388
Summary:

Has begged Edward Ryan to see JH and have a consultation about some of RJ's affairs, which he would like to settle. Pleased to hear that Willy [Herschel] is doing so well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11051

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.389
Summary:

Wished Edward Ryan to consult JH regarding [G. H. Gordon (4th Earl of Aberdeen)]. as he knows him better. Will not make any move until he has consulted Sir James Graham. Unable to manage Monday, but any day after will suit him. Mrs. Jones is very depressed and needs a change of air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[17 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.2
Summary:

Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[4 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.3
Summary:

Thanks GS for his paper on fluorescent spectra; JH is interested in having these rays used on quartz, hoping to find his 'thermic' rays acting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[10 June 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.4
Summary:

Writes to acknowledge receipt of a testimonial on behalf of [George] Wilson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11080

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.416
Summary:

Sending diagrams of Halley's Comet traced from a work, The Orbs of Heaven.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[27 August 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.5
Summary:

Comments on color as a sensation, and on GS's thoughts on 'lavender rays.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11093

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Prescott Joule
Date:
[26 December 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.216
Summary:

Thanks JJ for the counterfeit coin he sent; JH comments on the possibility of oval coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[30 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.6
Summary:

Advises GS against spending £800 to verify the available drawings of Saturn; instead JH suggests alternative methods.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1111

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[7 March 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.7
Summary:

Asks GS about ordering instruments from [George] Wilson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11111

From:
Alexander K. Johnston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.448
Summary:

His letter and accompanying packet arrived for which accept his best thanks for the valuable contribution to the literature of physical geography. Is gratified by JH's commendation of his own Physical Atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11112

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander K. Johnston
Date:
[25 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.449 & 23.259
Summary:

Has just received the first part of Johnston's General Atlas for which accept his very best thanks. It is a beautiful work. Has been working at cartography himself and produced a projection of 97-100ths of the whole surface of the globe in one chart. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1112

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[10 March 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.8
Summary:

Inquiring about the cost of instruments being shipped.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1113

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[12 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.11
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of a paper by [William] Pole, which JH will review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1114

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[9 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.12
Summary:

Needs more time for reviewing Pole's paper [see JH's 1856-10-12].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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