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Herschel6006

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[27 February 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.132
Summary:

Regarding the double star Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6007

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.133
Summary:

Regarding the Brisbane Catalogue. JH's discoveries relating to the moon. The James South lawsuit still hangs on. Is about to depart for Scotland. W. S. Stratford has finished his ephemeris of Halley's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6008

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.134
Summary:

Regarding his own observations of the recent solar eclipse. Is sending G. B. Airy's report on Alexander von Humboldt's letter on magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6009

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.135
Summary:

Further regarding the phenomenon of the shooting stars in America in November. Operation on Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Is preparing a paper on the recent solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6010

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.136
Summary:

Has received the Royal medal from the R.S.L. on JH's behalf. Shooting star phenomenon seen in France and Scotland. The Americans are preparing an expedition to the South Pole. Has constructed two pendulums.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel6011

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.137
Summary:

Regarding the gales which swept England at the end of November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 March 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.138 (C: RS:HS 25.5.6 & 25.8.9)
Summary:

Has been very busy observing so has had little time to spare for writing letters. Remarks on the recent star catalogues which he has received. Would FB bring Capt. J. A. Lloyd's case to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Sun spots. Meteors in N. America and those at the Cape.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel6013

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[7 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.139 (C: RS:HS 25.8.10)
Summary:

Would FB convey his thanks to the R.S.L. for the award of their medal. Has observed the whole of the southern hemisphere twice. Is pleased to hear of the American support for science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6014

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.140
Summary:

Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has still not visited the R.S.L. Will discuss J. A. Lloyd's case with the Duke at the first opportunity. Home news. Will continue to forward pamphlets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6015

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[16 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.141 (C: RS:HS 25.8.11)
Summary:

Observations regarding the nebulous star 1281.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 May 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.245
Summary:

Arrangements about meeting with FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6017

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.142
Summary:

Is on the point of leaving town for a few days. Is preparing reductions of the observations of N. L. Lacaille.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[2 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.143 (C: RS:HS 25.8.12)
Summary:

Regarding the catalogue of N. L. Lacaille. Has sent the resolution regarding the Polar expedition to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland). Must postpone introducing the business concerning the Cape Town Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
17] September [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.144
Summary:

Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6020

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.145 (C: RS:HS 25.8.14)
Summary:

Has received a long letter from F. W. Bessel regarding the discovery of the parallax of a fixed star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6021

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.146
Summary:

Would he send more details of F. W. Bessel's communication so that it can be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6022

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.147
Summary:

At the recent council meeting of the R.A.S., JH was nominated as president. Is returning the letters of F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[14 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.148 (C: RS:HS 25.8.15)
Summary:

Is honored by being nominated as president but would prefer someone else as he is very busy and can ill spare the time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6024

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.149
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot change the mind of the council of the R.A.S. over its nomination of JH as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6025

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.150
Summary:

Unable to see him as he has another meeting to attend. Regarding the loan of the R.A.S.'s theodolite to Thomas Maclear. Two foreign members have been proposed for the R.A.S.

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