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Herschel3268

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.94
Summary:

The dying Francis Baily, although unable to sit up, has calmly survived another day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3275

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.93
Summary:

Attests that the dying Francis Baily remains alive and free from pain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3297

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.92
Summary:

Reports on the dying Francis Baily's increasing weakness, calm acceptance of death, gratitude for friends, and freedom from pain.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3312

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.91
Summary:

Apologizes for not having informed JH of Francis Baily's further declining health. Praises Miss Baily's character and devotion to her brother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3360

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[7 December 1844]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 77
Summary:

Requests papers relative to a preface to the catalogue of [N. L.] Lacaille's stars, so that the catalogue may be printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3362

From:
Chairman of R.S.L. Committee of Physics (including Meteorology)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS MC.4.32
Summary:

Encloses letter from Edward Sabine and supports proposal contained therein for excursion southward from Cape of Good Hope to complete magnetic data.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3383

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.90
Summary:

Updates JH on declining health of Francis Baily, reporting Baily realizes he has few days to live but remains calm.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3425

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.89
Summary:

Expresses the ill Francis Baily's appreciation for JH's letter. Writes of suffering of Baily and distress of Miss Baily [his sister].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3575

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.141
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot offer JH the information he needs regarding the stature of service-men, but suggests places for further searching. Shares observations about relationships between dew point and barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.23 (C: RS:HS 25.9.8)
Summary:

Requests information from RS on the life of Francis Baily for a biographical sketch JH was asked to draw up for a special meeting of the R.A.S.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3681

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[12 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.24 (C: RS:HS 25.9.9)
Summary:

Sent his letter of 2 Oct. to Woburn Place. Has since learned that RS moved to Reading. Requests again information on the life of Francis Baily, especially on Baily's pendulum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3682

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.25
Summary:

Responds in detail to JH's request [1844-10-12] for RS's assessment of Francis Baily's character and contributions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.26 (C: RS:HS 25.9.10)
Summary:

Thanks RS for his letter on Francis Baily. Wants a copy of the engraving of Baily's portrait that RS is preparing, and thinks RS ought to make arrangements for its distribution among R.A.S. members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3684

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.27
Summary:

Supplements earlier letter [1844-10-19] giving JH his views on Francis Baily

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3685

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.28
Summary:

[John] Lee has a silhouette of Caroline Herschel as a young lady; would JH like it? Discusses whether JH should include Francis Baily's relationship to his family in JH's memoir on Baily. Names those to whom he plans to give copies of Baily's portrait.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.29 (C: RS:HS 25.9.11)
Summary:

Does not think Francis Baily's relatives should take part in JH's presentation on Baily to the R.A.S., but if they have asked to do so, they should not be refused. Would like a copy of Caroline Herschel's silhouette. Is'facing the engraver's hands' with his nebula, and must get the plate of JH's portrait, which RS placed at the disposal of the Duke of Northumberland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[21 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.30 (Adraft 3pp RS:HS 16.31; C: RS:HS 25.9.14)
Summary:

Adds remarks to his previous comments [JH 1344-11-17] on Francis Baily's relatives participating in the memorial to Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3688

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.32
Summary:

Clarifies a point raised in an earlier letter about JH being the proper person to deal with the relatives of Francis Baily. On the mishandling of arrangements for Baily's portrait by the R.A.S. On [W. S.] Stratford's poor leadership in this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.34 (C: RS:HS 25.9.13)
Summary:

Discusses controversy between [George] Bishop and [W. R.] Dawes. Recommends that the R.A.S. publish a paper by Dawes correcting errors in the published work. Wants to purchase some of Francis Baily's books. Mentions RS's work on the standard of length.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.35 (C: RS:HS 25.9.15)
Summary:

Has mislaid RS's letter and forgotten the question RS asked concerning Baily's print. Asks him to refresh his memory. Could not get to the sale [of Francis Baily's books]. Gives the works of Baily that he wants to purchase.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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