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SOMERVILLE248

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
6? Jun? 1831?
Source of text:
HS 16.345, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel1020

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Walter Forman
Date:
[16 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.9
Summary:

A stiff and formal letter telling WF very clearly that JH fully agrees with the Newtonian system [as WF clearly does not], and that JH would not consider trying to apply pressure to the editors of philosophical magazines to publish WF's writings, in spite of threats from WF.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10284

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.167
Summary:

Borrowed JH's book (Prelim. Discourse) but is so valuable that he intends to purchase a copy. Comments on various passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[9 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.168 & 21.82
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter and comments on his book (Prelim. Discourse). Much of the book was written in great haste, but will bear his comments in mind should a new edition be required.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10526

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1831-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.403
Summary:

Would like to see him when in town and introduce him to J. J. Lister and his uncle Luke Howard. Thanks for JH's Prelim. Discourse. Baron Etten is dead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11352

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.260
Summary:

Sends this letter by an Armenian minister from Vienna, who would like to become acquainted with prominent men and institutions of England. He will also carry back the gold chronometer for His Excellency. Will send payment for the chronometer as soon as he knows the amount due. JH's work on Light has made a great impression. Will any of JH's countrymen be attending the Vienna meeting in September?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11542

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 June [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.459
Summary:

Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11543

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8] June [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.460
Summary:

Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12813

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Langton
Date:
[6 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0219; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry to hear of JL's financial misfortune. Must delay responding to JL's request until JH confers with JH's wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12814

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Langton
Date:
[8 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0220; Reel 1054
Summary:

Offers to loan JL £300 without interest or collateral to meet 'unjustificable severity' of JL's landlord. Tell JL's son to call on JH to discuss loan and unsatisfactory condition of the Merke [Herschel family's farm property].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14327

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0490.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prof. Barlow's paper on 'fluid refractor' leaves WS doubting JH's report of Beta Capricorni.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1483

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 June 1831]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.8 (C: RS:HS 21.85)
Summary:

Sends double star observations and periods. Asks WS if he has met W. R. Dawes. JH believes JH's eyes to be lacking in light sensitivity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1830

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
1831-6-[27/28]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.5
Summary:

Writes to tell James Hudson where to find tables that will allow comparison between Italian and English measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1831

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[11 June 1831]
Source of text:
WT.Ho A.2
Summary:

Is arranging to spend an evening with TH and [J. J.] Lister.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3049

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.204
Summary:

Sends works for JH, the Astronomical Society, and several members. Worries about [P. F.] Verhulst. Asks for JH's recent observations. Has spent much time lately on the human laws. Thanks JH for seeing Edward Troughton and instruments. Has just heard that his friend Alexis Bouvard, who was like a father, is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3137

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rowan Hamilton
Date:
[24 June 1831]
Source of text:
TCD 1493:75
Summary:

Thanks for sending extension of JH's theorem and expresses its significance. Will send copy of paper on differential and integral calculus. Includes results of calculations of orbits of double stars and mentions orbits of satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4022

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Regrets that William Herschel could not see JH finish WH's catalogue of double stars; thrilled that JH has revived WH's name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5315

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.262
Summary:

David Brewster is in town. Has arranged a series of meetings and excursions for him. Hopes JH will come to town. His mother and daughter are at Brighton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5316

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.263
Summary:

Will come up to town and meet David Brewster. Effect of violet light on chemical compound. Gives some of his recent astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5973

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.98 (draft: RS:HS 3.97 & C: 21.83)
Summary:

His views on seeing Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) about rooms for the R.A.S., and the actions of the Duke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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