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Herschel10125

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15
Summary:

Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[23 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15 verso (C: RS:HS 23.120)
Summary:

Thanks RG for a copy of the History of Physical Astronomy; comments on the behavior of cometary tails.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10477

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.355
Summary:

Sending a table of variable stars. Appears to have seen the new planet [Psyche] on 29 Jan.

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

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11255

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.146
Summary:

Thinks the climate of this country is unsuitable for good observations and is thinking of setting up his telescope in Malta. What does JH think of this idea? Can JH provide an introduction to the Governor of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11535

From:
Johann Lamont
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.452
Summary:

Bookseller at Stuttgart has requested JL to make a translation of JH's Outlines Astr. Would like JH's views on the matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11613

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[28 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.121
Summary:

Is willing to assist in obtaining letters of introduction for WL's projected trip to Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11797

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.157
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter to the Admiralty recommending a transit circle for the Cape. Comments on a suitable room for it in the Observatory. Has just had a peep at Encke's comet. Still trouble with the Kaffirs. Will be pleased to see Willy [Herschel] when he passes that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12761

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
24 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0180; Reel 1054
Summary:

Private. If JH did try to pay Benedetto Pistrucci as 'Chief Medallist,' Audit office would refuse to approve it, because that position no longer exists at Mint. No one opened walls of Pistrucci's studio for repairs; workmen simply requested permission to examine them to see if repairs were needed. Pistrucci was never denied access to dies for Waterloo Medal; he asked once for them when keys were not available and never came back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12762

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Richard Hamilton
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0181; Reel 1054
Summary:

Private. Benedetto Pistrucci appealed to Lord Derby [E. G. G. S. Stanley]. If consulted, JH will recommend that former distinctions within Engraving department be abolished. If Pistrucci insists on using his former title, he may no longer do so as an officer of the Mint. Will approve pension if Pistrucci chooses to retire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0311; Reel 1093
Summary:

Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0436; Reel 1055
Summary:

Enclosed items just arrived from Francis Beaufort. [Richard?] Jones is in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13543

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13544

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
20] April [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sent Treasury's retirement form to Benedetto Pistrucci, who returned it blank. Encloses copy of Pistrucci's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13692

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.17; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 6 Apr. is postponed to 20 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13693

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.18; Reel 1087
Summary:

Cambridge University Commissioners will meet on 11 May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13716

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0071; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Copy of Mr. Stewart's note to JH was sent to Baldwin Walker, surveyor of Navy, to evaluate new 'stopper' it recommended. Returns original to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1376

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.27
Summary:

Asks JH questions about a paper on the dispersion of light from beyond the visible violet end of spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13798

From:
Thomas Cole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0149; Reel 1087
Summary:

Requests permission to visit Mint as personal favor to TC, whose father knew JH's father personally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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