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Herschel10446

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.324
Summary:

Will apply JH's principle at the first opportunity. Has made some successful observations of the star Epsilon Arietes. Intends observing Castor on every fine evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10447

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.325
Summary:

Communicating the elements of Castor and Corona by JH's method. Comments on these readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10448

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.326
Summary:

Sending him the elements of the new planet Astrea. Orbit is based on the Berlin observations. Differs from those given by J. F. Encke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel105

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.393 (C: RGO 6.694.357)
Summary:

Gives detailed, official, replies to the questions in the magnetic committee circular [see JH's 1844-12-5].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10572

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.450
Summary:

A friend of his would like JH's advice on a suitable telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10573

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.451
Summary:

Has received the enclosed from James Graham and would be pleased if W. R. Dawes would choose an instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10574

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.452
Summary:

His letter possibly did not reach him as his friend is still inquiring about a telescope for Lima.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10575

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.453
Summary:

Many thanks for the trouble he has taken over the matter of the telescope for Lima. His own son Joseph is a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh and would be grateful for a testimonial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10576

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.454
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial for his son Joseph. Wishes the Herschels would come and look around Kew. Regarding the Cape bulbs. Has no official person to collect seeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel106

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.397
Summary:

Illegible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10712

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.68
Summary:

Sending the first volume of Kosmos. Queries regarding the Magellanic Clouds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10713

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[2 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.253
Summary:

Sends thanks and very high praise for AH's first volume of Kosmos. Also comments on a number of other astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10764

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.117
Summary:

Has applied to the Council for the position and Michael Faraday has promised him support. Has also heard of a forthcoming vacancy in the Museum of Economic Geology. Is undecided which to apply for and would welcome JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10765

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.118
Summary:

Has been appointed keeper of Mining records at the Museum of Economic Geology. Hopes to meet him personally and thank him for his assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10766

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.119
Summary:

Sends an analysis of the salts he sent him at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10767

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.120
Summary:

Has just been showing Michael Faraday some of his experiments on the influence of magnetism of bodies slowly precipitating; comments on this and will be pleased to carry out any experiments for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10791

From:
H. Fraser Halle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.146
Summary:

Sends a copy of the Britannic Censor. Outlines his aims in producing this new periodical.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10792

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
H. Fraser Halle
Date:
1845-1-12 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.146 verso
Summary:

Replies to HF's 1845-1-12 that JH has no time to comment on HF's Britannic Censor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1082

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[10 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.26
Summary:

Comments on JH's disagreement with the nebular hypothesis of Auguste Comte, and points out to JM that JH disagrees with some of JM's writings on physical science as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1083

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[16 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.27
Summary:

Proceeds to show JM in detail that Comte's nebular hypothesis is arguing in a 'vicious circle' [see JH's 1845-7-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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