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Herschel2513

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.423
Summary:

Discusses prior meeting of B.A.A.S. to determine if [Cambridge] University would receive it. Says meeting went well. Asks if JH will agree to chair the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[15 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.424 (C: RS:HS 22.195)
Summary:

Discusses the meeting of the B.A.A.S. and William Whewell's view of the proceeding. Will assume the chair and expects support from AS, George Peacock, and probably Whewell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[17 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.348 (C: RS:HS 22.148)
Summary:

Sending papers on actinochemistry (photography). Discusses [James] Forbes's viscosity theory, nebulae of Southern Hemisphere, great refractor at Collegio Romano, and Lord Rosse's telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2658

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.349
Summary:

Will be in London and hopes to see JH. Thanks for his letter and the promise of sending his papers on light. Also wants information on [Louis] Daguerre's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2659

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.350
Summary:

Thanks JH for papers on light and photography. Enjoyed her visit to Collingwood. Feels privileged to be godmother to JH's daughter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2904

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.394
Summary:

Announces the discovery of a new comet by [Heinrich] D'Arrest, a university student. Wilhelm Struve has seen it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2930

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.99
Summary:

Requests JH's opinion on whether to attempt to obtain a grave in Westminster Abbey for the deceased president of the Astronomical Society [Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2961

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[11 February 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #19 (draft Académie belgique: #20)
Summary:

Will attempt to arrange publication and reception of AQ's work in England. Grieves that AQ has suffered attacks because of his zeal in meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[5 December 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #21
Summary:

Requests information on behalf of the Magnetic and Meteorological Committee of the B.A.A.S. Desires AQ's assessment of past achievements by 1845-3-10. Lists works to be forwarded before end of year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3021

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.131
Summary:

Sends this letter through his son Otto Struve. Informs JH of his upcoming visit to England and desires to renew the acquaintance at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3022

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.132
Summary:

Notifies JH of his and [P. A. ] Hansen's arrival in Greenwich from Gotha. Plans on visiting JH the following day via Staplehurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[18 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.133 (C: RS:HS 22.200)
Summary:

Mortified at Punch cartoon libeling WS's sovereign. Enjoyed WS's visit and invites Otto Struve again. Request WS to give [G. B.] Airy his 'full impressions' of Munich glass as opposed to British glass. Supports British glass for Cape's colonial instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3024

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.134
Summary:

Introduces [Wilhelm] Döllen, who wishes to meet JH. WS recommends Munich glass for the Cape telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3081

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.246
Summary:

Has worked hard to augment number of stations for horary observations. Now close to 80. Asks JH's advice whether the R.S.L. or B.A.A.S. would print his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3082

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.247
Summary:

Thanks for letter regarding equinoxes and solstices. Intends to work on physical phenomena of globe. Resumes meteorological observations. Awaits Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3126

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.98
Summary:

Reports gentle death of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3144

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.100
Summary:

Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3163

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.97
Summary:

To the surprise of all, the dying Francis Baily still lives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3165

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.96
Summary:

Although the dying Francis Baily sleeps all day and has not eaten, he remains calmly alive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[8 October 1844]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen 1425/393
Summary:

Gratefully accepts role as President Elect for 1845 B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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