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Herschel10369

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.249
Summary:

Delayed thanking him for the testimonials until he could give news of the outcome of his application. Position is still undecided, but he cannot be made professor as he does not possess an M.D.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10754

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.106
Summary:

Thanks for his instructive letter. Comments on the terms suggested for the chemical change. Has now improved his chromatype process. Unable to continue his researches on light owing to lack of finance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10882

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.231
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter and the enclosure; the latter he would like to retain for a few days to show it to interested persons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10883

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10-232
Summary:

Showed JH's marvelous production to Sir Robert Peel, who was much struck with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1101

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1844
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.12
Summary:

Very upset at an attack launched against JH in a manner that denigrates JH's father, William Herschel, in the process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1147

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1844 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.3
Summary:

Thanks AD for having pointed out an error in one of JH's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.15.14
Summary:

States the case for the accuracy of the observations and reports of the discoveries of the sixth and seventh satellites of Saturn made by JH's father, William. [This letter seems to be tied to JH's 1844-7-22 in terms of date of writing.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12011

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
Date:
[2 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.373 & 22.174
Summary:

Regrets to hear of AM's sad losses. Would like him to withdraw quarterly amounts and give them to Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12012

From:
Adalbert Adolf Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.374
Summary:

About the financial arrangements for Caroline Herschel [see JH's 1844-1-2], and news of her health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12947

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1844 to 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0360.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

Wishes ES had expressed opinion on requesting government money to maintain 'establishment' at R.S.L. committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12989

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[1844 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0401; Reel 1055
Summary:

Letter from Charles Pritchard regarding [William James Herschel's] examination next Friday. Arranges for 'Willy' to come with 'Johnnie' to India House on Tuesday to see Mr. Prinsep.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14357

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844 to 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0517.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Funding for magnetic and meteorological instruments for Ceylon, which would be valuable addition to H.E.I.C. observatories. Compares [barometric] curves from America and Europe. Magnetometers for [Nossrey?] were paid for out of R.S.L.'s Donation Fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1640

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.126
Summary:

About the question of a bust to be made of the late Francis Baily and how the proposal might be presented.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1852

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt?]
Date:
[19 January 1844]
Source of text:
WT 68037.2
Summary:

Letter writing has been delayed by the crush of other business. Comments on names for various aspects of heat, light, color, and phlogiston. JH describes the actions in his 'amphitype' process. Is looking forward to RH's forthcoming work on photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2243

From:
Martyn Roberts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.495
Summary:

Describes an experiment that may explain optical 'delusion' created when stars pass behind moon. Will publish it if JH finds it worthy of publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2284

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.155
Summary:

Sends actinometer returns for remarks and suggestions. Mentions public dinner for scientific community.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2285

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.156
Summary:

Sends actinometric returns and drawing of comet from Hobarton Magnetic Observatory. [John] Lefroy's expedition in U.S. and Canada is going well. Received the observations from Algiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.34 (C: RS:HS 25.9.13)
Summary:

Discusses controversy between [George] Bishop and [W. R.] Dawes. Recommends that the R.A.S. publish a paper by Dawes correcting errors in the published work. Wants to purchase some of Francis Baily's books. Mentions RS's work on the standard of length.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3690

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.35 (C: RS:HS 25.9.15)
Summary:

Has mislaid RS's letter and forgotten the question RS asked concerning Baily's print. Asks him to refresh his memory. Could not get to the sale [of Francis Baily's books]. Gives the works of Baily that he wants to purchase.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3691

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.36 (C: RS:HS 25.9.16)
Summary:

Requests RS to let him know how much JH owes him for the books by Francis Baily, which RS purchased for him. Has received RS's pamphlet [on the Liverpool Observatory].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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