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Herschel1147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1844 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.3
Summary:

Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[5 December 1844]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.374
Summary:

A copy of the question circular, signed by JH, sent to GA [see GA's 1844-12-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11511

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[15 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.423 & 22.210
Summary:

Regarding L. F. Menabrea's papers, thinks he is a good mathematician. Is not so sure about Augusta A. King's (Lady L[ovelace]) notes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[1 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.209
Summary:

Asks HL for comments about the question of continuing the magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11772

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.132
Summary:

Observed Comet Mauvais. Is grateful for JH's intervention on Observatory matters. Extra Meridian Instruments defective. Continues observations of variables. F. E. Wilmot's land survey cancelled. Magnetic survey progressing. Mary Maclear ailing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.15.14
Summary:

States the case for the accuracy of the observations and reports of the discoveries of the sixth and seventh satellites of Saturn made by JH's father, William. [This letter seems to be tied to JH's 1844-7-22 in terms of date of writing.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11912

From:
Johann Heinrich Mädler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.274
Summary:

JM is traveling in Germany for some time and intends to end up at a scientific conference in Bremen. He encourages JH to try to attend that conference so they may become acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12011

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
Date:
[2 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.373 & 22.174
Summary:

Regrets to hear of AM's sad losses. Would like him to withdraw quarterly amounts and give them to Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12012

From:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.374
Summary:

About the financial arrangements for Caroline Herschel [see JH's 1844-1-2], and news of her health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12041

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.404
Summary:

B.A.A.S. have been trying to arrange their 1846 meeting at Cambridge. William Whewell alone is opposed to this suggestion. Everyone agrees that JH should be the next president when the Dean of Ely retires. Can they have JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12042

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.406
Summary:

Regrets he made a mistake in his letter; he meant 1845, not 1846. William Whewell has been overruled and the B.A.A.S. are to meet at Cambridge in June 1845.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12043

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.407 & 22.190
Summary:

Can raise no objections to being president of the B.A.A.S. for 1845, but will be unable to be in York this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12044

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.408
Summary:

Rejoiced to receive his friendly letter, even though they have no hopes of seeing him in 1846. They are still on friendly terms with William Whewell, though they disagree on the Cambridge meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12236

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.93
Summary:

Gives news of the death of JN's father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12297

From:
W. L. Newman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.153
Summary:

Offering hospitality to JH should he attend the B.A.A.S. meeting at York. Has been studying the theory of the manufacture of achromatic telescopes. Comments on the quality of glass available. Swiss seems to be best, though expensive. Deplores the loss of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12298

From:
W. L. Newman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.154
Summary:

Glad to hear that there is a possibility that JH will visit York. Another expected visitor will be T. Donkin, brother of Bryan Donkin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12330

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.187
Summary:

At the request of Mr. Clift, acknowledges JH's communication of the case of the Mare with the intestinal calculi. The specimens are very acceptable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12438

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.295
Summary:

Advises that JH has been elected President of the B.A.A.S. for its meeting at Cambridge in 1845; also some comments on the magnetic survey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12646

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[15 July 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0066; Reel 1054
Summary:

Birth of JH's daughter [Mathilda Rose]. JH's 'little travelers' will arrive soon to visit Baldwins at Anstey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12647

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
1844-8
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0067.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Suggestions for travel [to Collingwood] by railroad and coach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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