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From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.334
Summary:

Has found a cheap passage for Thomas Maclear. Has JH anything that Maclear can do for him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.335
Summary:

Will be pleased to distribute his papers. Has he made any arrangements for forwarding of his letters? If not, can he do this for him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.336
Summary:

Called on him yesterday to tell him that [Robert?] Maconochie has a copy of a work that JH wants and he would most likely let him have it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.337
Summary:

Has laid JH's letter about the Cape expedition before the Board. Captain J. C. Ross has arrived safely.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
E. S. [Mrs.] Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.33
Summary:

In her absence JH has called on her. She would like to see him when convenient to arrange a new trustee for the marriage settlement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Thomas Brande
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.94
Summary:

Sending him books and expressing his admiration for JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[4 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.134
Summary:

Thanks EC's for EC's observations made with EC's excellent telescope. Discusses Eta Coronae, Gamma Virginis, EC's drawing of M51, and whether Orion changes, stating that JH is 'no believer in rapid changes in Nebulae yet there may be changes....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.278
Summary:

Would like to know where he can obtain JH's observations on double stars. His own recent observations of planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.52
Summary:

Is grateful for the autographs and Dr. Thomas Raffles sends him thanks. Regarding various star readings. Has a problem connected with the satellites of Saturn. Hears that JH is contemplating a visit to the Cape to make observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.53
Summary:

Business matters calls him to London and would be happy to make his acquaintance. Will visit Slough if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.54
Summary:

Has just arrived in London and will proceed to Slough tomorrow in the company of William Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.55
Summary:

Hopes JH is still in England as the barometer indicates a gale. Gives some of his recent star observations. Was disappointed with the state of James South's instruments at Kensington. Met W. S. Stratford and Thomas Henderson there. William Lassell is an ingenious man.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[10 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.149
Summary:

Arrangements related to JH's going to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.180
Summary:

Thanks for his paper on nebulae. Scarlet fever has been very prevalent this season. R.S.L. in financial straits. Paper on John Flamsteed has caused friction between James Ivory and the R.A.S. Government has promised financial aid to Edinburgh Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.455
Summary:

As he leads a roving life he did not receive JH's letter until a few days ago. Answers JH's problem concerning some method of measurement in his surveying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Dalton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.466
Summary:

Thanks for sending him his paper on sound. Comments on this and gives some of his own findings on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 March [1833]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/2.18; Reel 7
Summary:

Thanks JH for clues to interesting star 'near Eta Coronae.' Sends sketches of April [1832?] observations of nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1833]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.523
Summary:

It appears that Peter Stewart, MH's brother, is fighting some kind of battle, the outcome of which will affect the whole family. JH wants to help and offers £5000 through MH to Peter. JH has just completed writing his Treatise Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30] May 1833
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.524
Summary:

JH is 'immersed in my nebulae . . .working day and night for dear life'; also found another double star. Urges MH to come to Slough with her mother and brothers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1833]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.528
Summary:

More about packing and domestic arrangements [see JH's 1833-9-28 or later]; JH asks MH to write to James South to thank him for forwarding a packet to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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