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Herschel1325

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.276
Summary:

Thanks for more Cape bulbs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Margaret Brodie Herschel]
Date:
[1838 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.7; Reel 1053
Summary:

Remembers [wedding] anniversary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[9] July 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH and son William arrived safely. H. C. Schumacher is out of town but JH will visit Altona anyway. Son William's reactions to travel. JH tried unsuccessfully to understand Immanuel Kant and J. G. Fichte during voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13299

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Fatiguing trip from Hamburg. Mr. Groskopff is 'preparing' aunt Caroline for arrival of JH and son William. Comments on German philosophers whom JH is reading on trip. Visit with Caroline Herschel. Miss Beckedorff is out of town. Architecture and language of Hanover. Groskopffs named their country home 'Slough' near Hameln.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH and son William made surprise visit to aunt Caroline Herschel. Mrs. Beckedorff is recovering from long illness. All Detmering family, who resided at Cumberland Lodge, are dead except Mrs. Detmering. Dr. Groskopff reports that Caroline, age 89, can still 'put her foot behind her back and scratch her ear in imitation of a dog.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13301

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.4; Reel 1053
Summary:

Hot temperatures killed all fish in rivers and moats of Hanover. JH's and son William's journey from Hanover through Ammensen to Göttingen. Describes outdated architecture, poor agricultural practices, and sad plight of peasant women. Attended church in Göttingen then visited C. F. Gauss at observatory. J. F. Blumenbach was too ill to receive JH and Gauss.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Received three letters from MH. Hopes 'awful visitation' left no permanent effect on MH. JH is not impressed by German philosophers. Journey to Hameln to meet JH's cousins Mrs. Groskopff and Mrs. Knipping. Describes country. Visit to Pyrmont and Lackern. Visited aunt Caroline Herschel and Mrs. and Miss Beckedorff in Hanover. Convinced Madame Witte to build third moon model that JH will give to F. L. Chantrey. News of son William Herschel. Composes two hymns. Departure from Hamburg delayed; may miss H. W. M. Olbers in Bremen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13303

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] August 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Reports on persons and meetings at B.A.A.S. Elected officers for 1839 today. Charles Babbage gave up his office of trustee in disgust. JH dislikes speaking in public.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13603

From:
Siméon Denis Poisson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.16
Summary:

Seems to be commenting on someone's wonderful work, and describing some of SP's travels. [Letter almost totally illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13704

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0059; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that JH has not received 'Cape papers' sent with FB's letter. Estimates not yet called for. FB will see that Cape [necessities?] are not forgotten. When will JH present R.S.L. recommendation of 'the Expedition'? That would be good opportunity to 'fire another shot' at Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] or Mr. Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13706

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0061; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Forwarded JH's letter to Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot]. John Russell sent Antarctic resolution of B.A.A.S. to Minto at Admiralty six weeks ago. Glad that JH finds Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] favorable to this enterprise.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13724

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0080; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lists 11 British cities with active Chambers of Commerce and two societies that might come 'within the Spirit of our resolution.' Will make further inquiries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13802

From:
William Francis Cowper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0153; Reel 1087
Summary:

Prime minister Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] will receive JH's deputation and Chancellor of Exchequer [Thomas Spring-Rice] whenever convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14101

From:
John Landeman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0325; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH for assistance in obtaining financial aid and new instruments from English government in support of meteorological observatory in British Guiana, where JL's son is stationed. Can JH suggest employment opportunities as astronomer in U.K. for JL's son?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14133

From:
William Lamb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0354; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will meet with B.A.A.S. committee after WL returns to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14145

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0372; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Will meet with JH next month. Will assist B.A.A.S. in research on terrestrial magnetism, but is not convinced that global expedition is most effective way; perhaps current survey teams could perform as well. Compares relative costs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14149

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0375; Reel 1087
Summary:

Invites JH to join committee to replace standards of weight and measure destroyed in 1834 Parliament fire. Happy that JH returned safely to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14174

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0400; Reel 1087
Summary:

Putting pressure on Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] regarding Antarctic expedition. Asked Melbourne to communicate with J. W. Lubbock, who is in London, instead of with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14198

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0424; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards to JH letters sent by Humphrey Lloyd and G. B. Airy to William Whewell. Concurs with Lloyd's recommendations [for Canada survey] and with Airy's suggestion of photographic registers to determine simultaneity of distant observations. [JH note: Routing list for letter among committee members.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14202

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

B.A.A.S. requests that JH head a committee to work on the reduction of observations of N. L. Lacaille's stars. G. B. Airy and Thomas Henderson will also be assigned to the committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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