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Herschel2788

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.68
Summary:

Compliments Georg Erman's map of the declination lines made from observations, which confirms C. F. Gauss's map derived by theory. Asks JH whether the map should be printed and attached to the R.S.L. report. Plans to see JH at Slough. Thinks the idea of there being two auroras, one in the west and one in the east, is interesting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2789

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.69
Summary:

Talks of new plans for an observatory in Egypt. Encloses two letters. Has begun to compare data of the last three years from five or six observatories all over the world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2790

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 November [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.70
Summary:

Speaks of [John] Caldecott, Astronomer to the Rajah of Travancore, who plans to build an observatory. Needs a letter from the R.S.L. for the Rajah and also for Johann Lamont, who is working in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4285

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1839]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Went to meteorite site in Bokkeveld, interviewed witnesses. Describes site in detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4696

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.85
Summary:

Double image micrometer has arrived; limitations and use of it. Wants list of stars for regular observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5465

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.367 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Thomas Maclear has sent him another Cape meteorite. Believes that JH gave part of a meteorite to the B.M. so does not see why this one should be sent there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel58

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.629 (ACCS RS:HS 25.5.19)
Summary:

About astronomical matters, such as parallax and variable stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6038

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.163
Summary:

Has written to G. B. Airy about the Cavendish experiment and encloses his diagram and letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6039

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.164
Summary:

Encloses a letter to the Admiralty for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.165-6 (C: RS:HS 25.8.23)
Summary:

Further regarding the Cavendish experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6041

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.167
Summary:

Invitation to spend the night with him after the R.S.L. dinner on the Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.168 (C: RS:HS 25.8.24)
Summary:

Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6416

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.184
Summary:

Sending his work for perusal. Draws his attention to the new advances in the treatment of physiology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6529

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[2 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.30
Summary:

Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7361

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 November [1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/2.4; Reel 7 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Sends hourly meteorological register for 21 Sept. in Bahama Islands. [Partial sentence about] Equipment reaching J. C. Ross at Madiera.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8564

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Gore Ouseley
Date:
15] November [1839
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204
Summary:

[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8989

From:
Joseph Laurie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1839]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.13
Summary:

Recommends John McNaughton for a position as a master in the Government Free Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Asks for information on the salary, pension, etc., for persons hired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9283

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.38
Summary:

Has returned Alexander von Humboldt's letter to Edward Sabine for alterations before it is printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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