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Herschel2039

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eliza Susan Quincy
Date:
[30 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.282 (C: RS:HS 24.206)
Summary:

EQ may forward packages for JH to [John] Stewart in London. Discusses [James] Grahame. Pleased EQ liked his translation of the Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2040

From:
Eliza Susan Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.283
Summary:

Sent her father's [Josiah Quincy] memoirs to London as JH directed. Praises JH's Iliad translation, Cape Results, and astronomical career.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2041

From:
Eliza Susan Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.284
Summary:

Asks if JH received a copy of the memoirs of her father [Josiah Quincy]. They will be a 'valuable addition to the history of the U.S.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2124

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.371
Summary:

Thanks JH for translation of [Friedrich] Schiller's 'The Walk.' Reform bill will again be before the House tomorrow. Denounces mischief of the Radicals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2135

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.380
Summary:

Asks JH to sign memorial for [John?] Stevelly. Discusses excited reaction to [Michel] Chasles claims regarding Blaise Pascal and Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2180

From:
Henry Enfield Roscoe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.425
Summary:

Will forward information on spectrum analysis when he receives it. Asks if JH is interested in studying the photochemistry of the sun during the upcoming eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2181

From:
Henry Enfield Roscoe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.426
Summary:

Pleased that JH's son [John] will examine the chemical intensity of the sun during the eclipse. Offers suggestions for successful experiment. Sends paper regarding chemical intensity at the tropics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel233

From:
Edward James Stone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.412.242
Summary:

The Berlin Academy has decided to publish Charles Rümker's observations, thus removing the problem from the hands of the B.A.A.S. [see JH's 1866-7-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[12 September 1867]
Source of text:
RGO 6.412.244
Summary:

Is very pleased with resolution about the observations of Charles Rümker [see Edward Sabine's 1867-8-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2432

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.285
Summary:

Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolution regarding telescope in India. ES and R.S.L. colleagues agree to take no further steps in matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2433

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.286
Summary:

Glad to have met JH's son [John]. Describes benefits of [R.S.L.] meetings for cultivation of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2458

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 April [1867?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.312
Summary:

Asks JH to send an actinometer to Kew. It will be forwarded with other meteorological instruments to the Paris Exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2484

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.338
Summary:

[Charles] Darwin and [William] Fairbairn have started a certificate describing JS's contributions to science. Asks whether JH would sign it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2488

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.341
Summary:

Has decided to accept papers treating of new researches. These will be inserted prominently in journal [Quarterly Journal of Science]. Would be happy to hear from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2507

From:
Angelo Secchi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.417
Summary:

In London for a short time. Wants to meet JH and will come to see him the following day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2590

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867 or after]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.518
Summary:

Discusses displaying solar autographs to the best advantage. Invites JH's son Alexander to read his meteor paper at the Cambridge Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2591

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.489
Summary:

Discusses Aristotle's and Richard Whately's descriptions of the sensitivity of the eye's lateral areas. Asks JH to review cover sheet and opine whether the predictions described are miracles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Selwyn
Date:
[17 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.183 & draft: RS:HS 15.490
Summary:

Thanks WS for describing Aristotle's and Richard Whately's observation of the great sensitivity of the eye's lateral portion. Congratulates WS on becoming Dean of Norwich. Draft discusses miracles and lists possible arguments against WS's idea that miracles are not a violation of nature

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2593

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.491
Summary:

Dr. [Edward] Goulburn, not WS, is Dean of Norwich. Is trying to refute the position of David Hume that miracles are violations of nature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2594

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.492
Summary:

Thanks JH for a 'corrected edition of Deambulatz.' [?] Angelo Secchi has been at Cambridge. Is making composite photographs showing the activity of the sun and planets in the last year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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