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Herschel1172

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1846 to 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.35
Summary:

Comments on proofs of WW's German translations. JH recommends that the magnetic observations already made should be reduced to show some results, rather than adding more observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845 to 1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.33
Summary:

Comments on WW's publication on education [Liberal Education, 1845 ?], especially as it applies to the teaching of mathematics. JH has been teaching JH's son William mechanics by WW's book on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13188

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[12 August 1818]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0496; Reel 1055
Summary:

Grateful for WW's comments on investigations of [Simon] Stevin. JH's work on polarization of light. Discovery of multiple axes of polarization was preempted by David Brewster. Diagrams polarization of niter crystals and Iceland spar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14834

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1845-5 or later]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20760
Summary:

Alerts WW, who was coming to visit the Herschels, that scarlet fever has arrived at JH's household. Comments onWW's writings about glacial theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1889

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
WT 66602
Summary:

Is trying to arrange a magnetic conference during the first few days of other meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 January 1839]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Am 1301.1 (18)
Summary:

Invites WW to Slough before JH travels to Midhurst [to consider property for sale].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Am 1301.1 (17)
Summary:

Despite respecting the distinguished company in the Geological Society, JH must refuse its presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1839]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1839 (1840), pt. 2, 9-11 & Athenaeum, #621 (Sept. 21, 1839)
Summary:

Reports to the B.A.A.S. [through WW as section president] on experiments JH has conducted concerning the photochemical effects of the rays at the far red end of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[4 February 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2071 (draft: RS:HS 18.157 & C: RS:HS 20.39 & TC, Camb. 0.1
Summary:

Is actively pursuing mathematical investigations. Plans to come to Cambridge soon for a short visit. Will follow this first letter by many more. Excavations by the Geological Society going on in JH's area.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[18 June 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2072 (C: RS:HS 20.44)
Summary:

Asks about WW's mathematical investigations. JH's book on algebra is progressing. Describes mathematical investigations by [Edward] Bromhead in calculus of factors. Misses Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[26 July 1817]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2073 (C: RS:HS 20.46)
Summary:

Is pursuing mathematical investigations with Charles Babbage. Asks WW to check whether George Peacock is progressing in printing the Supplement to Lacroix's volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9039

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 August 1818]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2074 (C: RS:HS 20.56)
Summary:

Thanks WW for and expresses agreement with WW's analysis of Simon Stevin. Describes experiments JH is conducting on the polarization of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9041

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1 December 1819]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2075 (C: RS:HS 20.77)
Summary:

Praises WW's new book [Elementary Treatise on Mechanics]; is working to get WW elected to the R.S.L. Criticizes a pamphlet by George Peacock. Comments on rules proposed for the new Cambridge Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1821?]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20718 (C: RS:HS 21.36)
Summary:

Provides detailed travel suggestions for WW's planned trip to the continent. Asks WW to deliver letters to various European scientists.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[11 November 1822]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2077 (C: RS:HS 20.155)
Summary:

Thanks WW for drawing of Monte Rosa. Comments on a recent political election.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9046

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1822-12]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2076 (C: RS:HS 20.157)
Summary:

Gives advice on WW's planned trip to Europe. Asks WW to contact various scientists there on JH's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9048

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1823-10-15 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.164 (C: RS:HS 20.167 & TC, Camb. 0.15.4618 inc)
Summary:

Comments favorably on a method developed by WW for designating the faces of crystals. Presents a method JH had worked out previously, but writes on the letter: 'Not sent—On rereading his letter I find it is his idea—strange!'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1823-10-15 or later
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2078 (C: RS:HS 20:168)
Summary:

Praises and comments on some proposals made by WW for designating the faces of crystals. Urges him to present his method to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
24] November [1823
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2079 (C: RS:HS 20.166)
Summary:

Advises WW on how to submit WW's paper on crystallography to the R.S.L. Asks him to visit Henry White.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9051

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 December 1823]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20710 (C: RS:HS 20.170)
Summary:

Strongly praises WW's completed paper on crystallography. Questions one point in it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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