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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

Herschel1084

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[18 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.28
Summary:

Is willing to have JM show Comte JH's letter of 1845-7-13, but not JH's 1845-7-16. The latter of these two was intended to show JM the nature of the argument from JH's perspective.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1085

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.30
Summary:

Sorry for the delay in response; JH has been ill for some time. JM has objected to P. S. Laplace's theory of probabilities; JH strongly supports Laplace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10884

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10-233
Summary:

Has invited Charles Grant (Baron Glenelg) to breakfast tomorrow; will JH join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10885

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.234
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter regarding the Portland vase; has shown it to Peel, who has agreed to introduce a short bill to protect such properties. Will read JH's letter to the Trustees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10886

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.235
Summary:

Solicitor General is to introduce a Bill for the better protection of 'things' in Museums. Does not include the National Gallery. The culprit in the Portland vase incident was an Irish student. Is JH dining at the R.S.L. Club on the 27th?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10887

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.236
Summary:

Will find certain friends at the R.S.L. Club on Thursday, including Edward Everett, the American Minister in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10916

From:
William Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.262
Summary:

Thanks for returning the catalogue marked for the books suitable for the Observatory. J. D. Forbes has purchased some to the value of £127. Intends to apply for a pension for the orphan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10941

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.285
Summary:

Sends the Ticehurst Account books. Comments on the various funds. Regarding the local rates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10942

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.286
Summary:

Sends the amended books. Regarding payment by the week or day. Hopes that the dispute with Mr. Morrell can be amicably settled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10943

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.287
Summary:

JH will hear in due course of the resignation of Mr. Young, the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst. Thinks something must be done quickly to improve matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[2 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.288 & 22.248
Summary:

Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10945

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.289
Summary:

Was at Hawkhurst for a few days but was unable to call on JH. Further regarding the case of the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst, Mr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11038

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.379
Summary:

Regarding the use of the Carlsbad and Seltzer water for rheumatism. Thinks JH should come to Wiesbaden to effect a cure. A good place to study the economics of the Duchy. Much religious agitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11062

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.400
Summary:

Is starting for Weisbaden to take the waters in hope of curing his rheumatism. Unable to send the rose he promised Lady Herschel. Sends some sheets of his own lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11101

From:
H. C. Jennings
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.438
Summary:

Has found a method of making a gum equal to gum arabic. Would like the support of the Royal Society and JH to enable him to take out a patent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Wheatstone
Date:
[20 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.11.5
Summary:

Recommends Robert Hunt to fill the professorship at King's College, left vacant by the death of John F. Daniell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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