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RS-MM-001089

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
11 February 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/126, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001090

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/127, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001091

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
2 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/128, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001092

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
16 March 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/129, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel1060

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[15 November 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.5.3
Summary:

Some geological samples have been lost on the way to England; JH comments on his ideas of the effect of the earth's hot core on the construction of the earth's crust.

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

Herschel12053

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[25 March 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.419
Summary:

Sending details of his idea for a new projection of the sphere. If printed will need the maps re-engraved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12056

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[24 April 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.422 (C: 23.263 and Geological Society)
Summary:

Comments on Robert Stephenson's theory regarding the presence of fossil plants in Arctic regions and on possible astronomical causes of such fossilization; gives some of his own theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12860

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[25 January 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0267; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attempts explanation of curious subterranean acoustic phenomenon at Nakoos. Explains other natural acoustic phenomena and eruptions of geysers in Iceland. P.S.: Do not nominate JH to council of Geological Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12861

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1846 to 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0268; Reel 1054
Summary:

W. S. Stratford, G. B. Airy, and JH agree that B.A.A.S. should publish star catalogs of N. L. Lacaille and J. J. L. Lalande without using government money. Proposes distribution to observatories. [JH annotation: Committee added two more observatories to list.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12862

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[3 April 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0271; Reel 1054
Summary:

In Dec. 1867, JH offered small theodolite to Pierce Butler for survey of Sinai peninsula, and agreed to serve as co-trustee of Sinai Survey Fund with Henry James. Heard nothing until news of Butler's death and announcement that F. W. Holland and George Williams would take leadership and that RM was involved. Renews JH's offer, but health prevents JH from attending meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
APS 509.L56.14
Summary:

Writes to inform RM of the arrival of Mr. Simonoff, director of the astronomical and magnetic observatory of Kasan, and indicates Mr. Simonoff's likely interests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1567

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.400
Summary:

Unsatisfied with H. W. Pickersgill as the person to paint JH's portrait. JH wants to consider further what to do.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1568

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[30 April 1865]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.402
Summary:

Criticizes the manuscript of Mr. Hickson [?] about meteorology, the diameter of the sun, and conditions at the North Pole. JH recommends against publishing the work without considerable editing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[7 May 1865]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.404
Summary:

Thanks RM for his interest in a possible position for JH's son Alexander. It now appears that the position will likely go to someone else, but there is so much work to be done in the meteorological office that another person, such as Alexander, would be ideal. Perhaps RM could put in a word for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1865-5-7 or later
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.406
Summary:

JH's son Alexander is up for membership in the R.A.S., and JH would appreciate RM speaking in favor if the occasion arises. Introduces JH's son John to RM and his wife. Comments on the possibility of still finding [David] Livingstone alive in Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1571

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[20 December 1870]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.408
Summary:

Is pleased to hear of signs of recovery for RM from his ill health, and all wish him a complete recovery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1881

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1840 to 1846]
Source of text:
WT 67430.1
Summary:

Did not vote for RM's friend at the R.S.L. because JH missed the meeting. JH will also miss the next meeting of the Geological Society, as he is returning to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1905

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[3 September 1829]
Source of text:
WT B.3
Summary:

Urges RM to read The Times for the previous day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[27 December 1838]
Source of text:
EUL:523/4/27
Summary:

Glad to see RM's geological labors on The Silurian System completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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