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Herschel12093

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
1] June [1834
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.161
Summary:

JH will break his rule about never going out when it is possible to sweep the sky, and dine with TM; will offer some help over mural circle problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[12 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.163
Summary:

Comments on social matters, and on what JH has been observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12515

From:
John Philip
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.381
Summary:

Is greatly exercised over the passing of the Vagrants Act, which JP believes is intended to, and will, discriminate against the blacks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12516

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Philip
Date:
[24 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.382 & 21.164
Summary:

JH encourages JP's compassionate approach to the problem of racial relationships [see JP's 1834-9-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12562

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.432
Summary:

In his travels, GP met James Stewart (Margaret Herschel's brother); gives GP's assessment of James Stewart. Comments on JH's intended voyage to the Cape, and wishes him well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12904

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Prinsep
Date:
[1834 to 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0317; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recent article in Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal confirms JH's notion about transfer of atmospheric pressure between hemispheres. Meteorological journal from 1828 to 1833 of Captain Barnes, port officer of Cape Town, provided JH with formula for determining annual maxima and minima of pressure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
19 July [1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0394; Reel 1054
Summary:

Describes enclosed sketches of Cape Flats and mountains, viewed from Feldhausen. Names ships that carry JH's letters, sketches, and bird skins to friends in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13002

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0415; Reel 1055
Summary:

Describes Wynberg's climate, plants, scenery, and social customs. Margaret's collection of flower paintings. 20-ft. telescope became active on 26 Feb. Duncan Stewart departed today aboard Claudine. Thank Peter [Stewart] for papers sent to JH. French Academy awarded medal to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13003

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[17 July 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0416; Reel 1055
Summary:

Settling in. Regrets departure of Duncan Stewart. Ignore James South's increasing attacks; they cannot harm JH. Hunted Cape 'wolf' last night. All observing instruments are up and active. Laments poor local workmanship. Praises John Fairbairn's editorials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13004

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[6 December 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0417; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS's visit with G. A. A. Plana. Ship Mercury was found safe but weather beaten. New baby [Margaret Louisa] is healthy. Stars are very clear. Commercial panic in Cape colony.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13537

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[28 October 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Compares readings of JH's and ER's barometers to those of Cape Observatory and of R.S.L. Observations of sea surface temperatures made by JH during voyage to Cape of Good Hope. Returns manuscripts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13538

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
9] October [1834
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Extract from JH's journal on voyage to Cape of Good Hope, showing barometer and thermometer readings from 23 Nov. 1833 (Lat. 33˚20' N) to 5 Jan. 1834 (Lat 31˚30' S). Compares these to ER's thermometer and R.S.L. standard thermometer. Will accompany ER to [Cape] observatory next week. Please conduct barometer and temperature observations on ER's return trip [to India].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13865

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0213; Reel 1087
Summary:

Poem in honor of JH's arrival at Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14752

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0940 & Maclear; Reel 1083
Summary:

Feels uneasy giving response to members of expedition into interior, who requested government instruments, until TM hears from Admiral [Frederick] Warren and judges expedition's chances for success. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1840

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1834 to 1838]
Source of text:
WT 65667
Summary:

Describes in detail many of the plants at the Cape, especially flowering and variously scented ones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2208

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.452
Summary:

Wants advice on reading thermometers and barometers. Asks for some temperature readings JH made. Will send some Calcutta newspapers. Invites Herschel's to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Richardson
Date:
[17 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.483 (RS:HS 21.155)
Summary:

Includes temperature readings for waters near the Cape. Sends 'Thomson's Lunar Tables' and [Thomas] 'Lynn's Horary Tables.' Servant's health is failing. May have to send her home immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2237

From:
John Rennie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.476
Summary:

Introduces Captain James Alexander, who has explored Africa. Will hail JH's return from the Cape with pride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[26 December 1834]
Source of text:
South African Library
Summary:

Discusses contribution of WS's son, C. P. Smyth, as Thomas Maclear's assistant. Discusses observations of Halley's Comet, Gamma Virginis, other celestial objects, and the use of a double image micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3051

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.206
Summary:

JH's last letter before departure has brought AQ great pleasure. Has not received JH's memoir on absorption of light. Has mentioned JH's name in an attempt to explain the idea of Cambridge Reunion. Disappointed at not yet having received equatorial and mural circle. Asks for news of JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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