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Herschel2030

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.61
Summary:

Submits a paper [on ethnology] for JH's Admiralty Manual. Welcomes information from JH on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2031

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.62
Summary:

Submits a hastily written paper for JH's Admiralty Manual. Hopes it will suit JH's purpose. Comments in response to JH's remarks on systems of orthography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2032

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.63
Summary:

Explains orthographical details (nasal ng, etc.) and suggests individual letter values. Invites JH to make alterations in JP's paper for JH's Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2033

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.64
Summary:

Discusses problems with his paper on ethnology for JH's Admiralty Manual. Asks JH for fuller information on what is needed in JP's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2034

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.65
Summary:

Glad JH finds CP's paper suitable for Admiralty Manual. JP allows question is physiological but also ethnological; admits problems but sticks to his thesis. Would JH be willing to assume a leading role in a planned new journal somewhat similar to the Athenaeum, but giving more attention to science?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2345

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.217
Summary:

Sorry JH will not undertake R.S.L. presidency. Discusses meteorology and magnetism. [J. D.?] Robinson's instrument works well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2346

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.218
Summary:

Sends astronomical observations of the Rattlesnake received from Mr. Dayman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2347

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.219
Summary:

Will correct his contribution to JH's scientific manual. Discusses [Humphrey] Lloyd's apparatus for measurement of total force.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2348

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.220
Summary:

Sorry JH's family has influenza. Encloses letter from [John] Lefroy regarding actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2713

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[6 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.406 (C: RS:HS 23.16)
Summary:

Thanks WS for W. H. Wollaston's crystal models and other gifts. Comments on the 'strange and exciting events' that are in progress in political affairs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2714

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.407
Summary:

Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2715

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[26 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.408 (C: RS:HS 23.19)
Summary:

Will use rock salt to study heat spots. Discusses views of [Macedonio] Melloni regarding solar heat. If England can avoid the mistakes of her neighbors, she will enjoy a great triumph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2911

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.401
Summary:

The 'psychical epidemic' that is pervading Europe has invaded HS's country, and reason flies to the detriment of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3453

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.134
Summary:

Describes R.S.L. Council meeting regarding succession of presidency. Most members wish to nominate JH to serve for a few years. ES urges JH to accept. [Marked 'private.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3454

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.135
Summary:

Asks when JH can receive CL and Edward Sabine at Collingwood, that they may explain to JH why R.S.L. Council desires JH to serve as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3654

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 March [1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.136
Summary:

Discusses ES's visit with Charles Lyell to try inducing JH to accept nomination for R.S.L. presidency. In light of JH's earlier letter, ES did not propose JH as nominee, but others regard JH's nomination as exceedingly important.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3745

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[6 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.87 (C: RS:HS 25.9.55)
Summary:

Unable to chair the [R.A.S.] meeting on Friday. On various persons proposed as R.A.S. associates or honorary members. Has recently been busy reading newspapers: 'There seem to be 2 worlds going on at once and it is not easy to keep up with both.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3746

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
27?] March [1848
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.88 (C: RS:HS 25.9.58)
Summary:

Read enclosure and judge what changes it will necessitate regarding 'S.'s [H. C. Schumacher?] position'. Wrote to 'S.' to tell him that as far as JH is concerned, JH is ready to act on any suggestion 'S' may make regarding the king.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5481

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.382 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Has had a note from the carpenter stating that the dome is ready; will notify him when the ship in which it is to sail is decided. The two papers of the Admiralty Manual are in progress by W. J. Hamilton and F. W. Beechey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5482

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.383
Summary:

Encloses W. J. Hamilton's paper to show its extent. Please send proofs for Hamilton to correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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