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Herschel10200

From:
Johann Galle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.86
Summary:

A note of thanks for copies of recent writings by JH and his son Alexander.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10808

From:
H[enry Drury] Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.161
Summary:

Regarding the assaying at the Mint. Hopes JH will use his influence to assist W. H. Barton's son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11519

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.432
Summary:

Regarding the editions in which he cited JH's paper. Further comments on James Croll's paper, and on the effects of glacial and astronomical events. Is the quantity of heat radiated by the sun in the course of the year always the same? Thanks for the drawings of the Botzen columns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11520

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.434
Summary:

Has ordered that a copy of his new 6th edition of the Elements [of Geology] should be sent to JH. He wants the drawings of the earth pillars for the 10th edition of his Principles dealing with the effect of rain. JH's drawing made a great impression on him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11521

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.436
Summary:

Impressed by JH's [1824] drawings of earth-pillars in Botzen. Plans to visit them this year. Causes of earth-pillars. Speculates on climate changes on planet Mars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12182

From:
W[illiam] J. Millar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.40
Summary:

Having read JH's paper in Good Words on the weather he commenced a series of observations of the state of the sky during three days of each lunation. Will be pleased to continue sending his observations if JH is willing to accept them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
W[illiam] J. Millar
Date:
[11 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.90
Summary:

On the significance of the full moon and its influence on the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[22 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.96
Summary:

Is translating Homer's Iliad and has heard a verse is missing from the standard versions. Can WM help?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1266

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.30 (Draft?: BL Aaa 32309.209)
Summary:

Draws JH's attention to an article in the most recent Philosophical Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1267

From:
Walter White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.31
Summary:

At JH's request, WW sends JH a list of members present at the 'irregular' council meeting on 23 Nov. 1826, together with the business recorded in the minutes, which does not include any mention of the matter of the secretaryship of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1268

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Philosophical Magazine
Date:
[12 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.34
Summary:

Attempts further clarification of the matter discussed in JH's 1864-12-20 to the P.M. Reiterates JH's recollection of a conversation between W. H. Wollaston and Humphry Davy, which JH had described in a letter [see JH's 1826-11-25 to Francis Baily] and which JH refers to in his letter of resignation to Davies Gilbert [see JH's 1827-6-27], which latter letter JH quotes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1502

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[3 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.6 (C: RS:HS 24:85)
Summary:

Comments on the revolution of the apsides of the earth's orbit and its effect on glacier theory; further comments on the earth pyramids of Botzen [see CL's 1865-1-31], and associated phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Croll
Date:
[6 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.7; draft: RS:HS 5.300 & C: 24.87-8
Summary:

In response to comments in a paper by JC, JH writes to establish his priority with respect to the significance of the revolution of the apsides of the earth's orbit and the eccentricity of the earth's orbit in affecting temperatures on the earth. JH had spelled this out in an 1830 paper for the Transactions of the Geological Society, and repeated it in his Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[6 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.8 (C: RS:HS 24.89)
Summary:

Writes to CL about JH's response to James Croll's paper. Includes an extract from JH's letter to James Croll [see JH's 1865-2-6].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1505

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[15 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.9 (C: RS:HS 11.433 & 24.91 & 92)
Summary:

Does not gainsay the influence of distribution of land and sea on the climate. The change of eccentricity is also a powerful influence. Comments on this. Sees that CL's book is published. Is it too late to send his drawings of the earth pyramids?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1506

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[19 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.10 (draft: RS:HS 11.435 & 24.94 & 95)
Summary:

Thanks for his Elements [of Geology]. Evidence from the Arctic shells is decisive. Sends drawings by book post. Comments on these drawings. Near Arezzo are similar phenomena in a soft sandy limestone. Measured the tallest column at Riten and found it 74' 10" from stone cap to base.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1507

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[26 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.11 (C: RS:HS 24.97)
Summary:

Some comments on the variation of the eccentricity of the earth's orbit, and the geography of Mars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1955

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1865]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.34
Summary:

A letter from the Secretary of R. S. L. asking JH to review several papers. [Appended is a copy of JH's review in draft form.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3406

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.399a (C: RI 536)
Summary:

Sends copy of JT's '3rd Memoir,' along with specimens of liquid mercury ethyl and mercury methyl from discoverers Edward Frankland and B. F. Duppa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Phillipp Ludwig von Seidel
Date:
[5 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.186 (C 2pp: 24.86)
Summary:

PS's results on light and magnitude of stars agree with JH's results at the Cape. Comments on PS's research on light of planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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