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Herschel579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 December 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.359.543 (C: TxU:H/L-0026)
Summary:

Is still trying to bring the various definitions of the pound into agreement [see GA's 1867-11-30]; the question of weighing in air or vacuum remains as a problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[3 December 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.359.546 (C: TxU:H/L-0027)
Summary:

Having helped to create confusion surrounding the pound weight [see GA's 1867-12-3], JH now understands it simply and clearly; JH wonders if he is 'growing elderly.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[9 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.211
Summary:

Comments on reports of meteor sightings from the United States and Italy; explains why one may see a satellite of Jupiter where there is none.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6807

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.124
Summary:

Is exceedingly grateful for the Synopsis of William Herschel's double-star observations. Comments on some of the readings. Has read his translation of Schiller's 'Spaziergang' with pleasure. Will be writing to Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6808

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.125
Summary:

Is trying to obtain parts of R.S.P.T. containing the original communication of William Herschel on changes in double stars. Would be glad of JH's assistance. Printer has made mistakes in spite of his proof corrections. Weather most unsuitable for observations due to fog. Is pleased JH is making a synopsis of all the double-star measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9819

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.154
Summary:

Is pleased to hear his own sons are progressing well. Hopes Caroline (JH's daughter) will soon be able to come out. Is temporarily in charge of the Bombay army, which gives him plenty of work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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