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Herschel1009

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[3 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.28
Summary:

Is disturbed by a suggestion of how JH should behave with respect to the Duke of Sussex.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1010

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[3 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.29
Summary:

Writes a second letter to clarify the first [see JH's 1831-3-3] about a matter involving the Greenwich Observatory and the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1013

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[1 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.1
Summary:

Offers to smooth the way for WS in communicating with the various astronomers on the Continent whom JH knows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3230

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[4 May 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.101 (C: RS:HS 22.316)
Summary:

Approves naming the new planet Neptune and continued designation of JH's father's planet as Uranus. Suggests reasons and alternatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3429

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[28 February 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.88 (C: RS:HS 21.242)
Summary:

JH, in preparing to leave Cape, thanks WS for having sent Nautical Almanacs to him there. Discusses motions of a comet appearing to move whimsically, the periodical star alpha Hydrae, other stars, and the re-discovery of Saturn's sixth satellite.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3494

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.17
Summary:

Comments on a number of astronomical matters including double stars, awarding of medals, and on the elements of [Halley's] comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3501

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[5 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.32
Summary:

Believes that if position of Astronomer Royal should become vacant, G. B. Airy would be interested; JH would gladly support such a candidacy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3505

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[3 March 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.86
Summary:

Refuses to write letter recommending WS as superintendent of Nautical Almanac. Lists reasons, among them that he will try to attend the meeting of [Board of Visitors] personally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Samuel Stratford
Date:
[21 January 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.83 (C: RS:HS 21.35)
Summary:

Wishing to maintain good opinion of public, JH cautiously recommends that a certain passage be omitted from a monthly notice in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1199

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.16
Summary:

Has communicated with [John] Phillips, and indicates that the committee will take responsibility for its actions [in distributing star catalogues?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1202

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.19
Summary:

Returns to JH, and comments on, the distribution lists [for the B.A.A.S. star catalogue].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14456

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0544.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Requests advance payment by B.A.A.S. to Mr. Harris, assistant secretary to Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14457

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0545.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2930

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.99
Summary:

Requests JH's opinion on whether to attempt to obtain a grave in Westminster Abbey for the deceased president of the Astronomical Society [Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3126

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.98
Summary:

Reports gentle death of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3144

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.100
Summary:

Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3145

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.102
Summary:

Communicates with others JH's choice of name for new planet [Iris]. Sends position of Hawkhurst Church tower obtained from map department. Describes rainy-day eclipse and reactions to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3163

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.97
Summary:

To the surprise of all, the dying Francis Baily still lives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3165

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.96
Summary:

Although the dying Francis Baily sleeps all day and has not eaten, he remains calmly alive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3229

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.95
Summary:

The dying Francis Baily remains alive, 'sustained by the amazing quantity of food he takes.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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