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Herschel7149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[14 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.383
Summary:

On preparing convenient small tables to be carried with one; comments on concept formation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7150

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.359
Summary:

Does not use tables for rough and ready work, but backs his tables against the slide rule. Thanks for the dialogue ['On Atoms']. Regarding blind atoms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7652

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.6; Reel 10
Summary:

Ferry delayed by 19 July hurricane. Studying classical granite veins in Glen Tilt under [J. D.] Forbes's tutelage. Not disturbed by cost overrun of JH's catalogue of nebulae, but sorry that JH is 'so much vexed.' Simply tell R.S.L. committee that JH needs more money; do not worry about scruples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7653

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.7; Reel 10
Summary:

Proposes continuing work on JH's [Catalogue of] Nebulae, and not worrying about funding. Gives details of money and time spent so far. Work is about half done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7670

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.17; Reel 10
Summary:

Still searching for journal of WP's observations. Notes on micrometer used in measuring nebulae positions. WP's assistants are not qualified to make new measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7690

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.6.5; Reel 10
Summary:

Positions of new comet, calculated from 'Florence observations.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7705

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.10.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Forwarded JH's request for additional £16 [to publish map of nebulae] to [R.S.L. secretaries] William Sharpey and G. G. Stokes. Expects approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7706

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.10.3; Reel 10
Summary:

Officially approves JH's request for additional £16.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7709

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.10.6; Reel 10
Summary:

Edward Sabine sent JH's letter to GS with instructions to forward it to William Sharpey. Sees no difficulty in proceeding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7957

From:
Elizabeth White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.224
Summary:

Sends Lady K. B. Kane's Dublin address. Describes former residence and neighborhood of Elizabeth Baily. EW's husband [Walpole] returned from Yorkshire Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9385

From:
J. J. Ewer & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.139
Summary:

Regarding a purported relation of Caroline Herschel and her right to any property.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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