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SOMERVILLE326

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
12 Mar 1868
Source of text:
HS 16.375, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel11275

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.168
Summary:

Sending his impression, formed during a recent visit to Dublin, of the Great Telescope destined for Melbourne. Considers it a triumph of mechanical invention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11436

From:
Edward Loyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.348
Summary:

The Archbishop [of Canterbury, C. T. Longley] will be lunching with EL on the 24th and if JH is able will he join them for lunch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12169

From:
William C. Mathison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.27
Summary:

Has received with great pleasure JH's obituary of their dear friend [William Whewell]. Such a clear account was much needed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederic J.] [Jackson
Date:
[5 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0738; Reel 1089
Summary:

Difficulty understanding notation used in [FJ]'s pamphlet on musical scales. JH's comments on [FJ]'s formulas and conclusions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14071

From:
Frederic J. Jackson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0292; Reel 1087
Summary:

Responds to JH's critique of FJ's theory of construction of musical scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14159

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0384; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of Pierce Butler. Recommended F. W. Holland, who has explored Palestine, to Henry James. RM has been too busy to keep track of survey fund.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2547

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.456
Summary:

Eyesight is failing. Discusses William Whewell's death and pays him tribute. Says Professor [W. H.] Thompson will replace Whewell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2601

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.498
Summary:

Has autographs showing the spots' motion. Will send them soon. Expresses regret at the death of W. R. Dawes. Refers to recent article on the optician George Merz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2683

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.375
Summary:

Thanks JH for saving her from publishing a fault-filled book. Describes eruptions of Vesuvius. Agnes [Greig] enjoyed visiting the Herschels. MS wishes she could see them again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
A. J. Simpson
Date:
[9 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.209
Summary:

Replies regretfully that other urgent financial demands prevent JH from helping to build another church in AS's parish. Already is helping with one such church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3328

From:
A. J. Simpson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.208
Summary:

Requests financial assistance in building a new church in JH's parish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel353

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[29 March 1868]
Source of text:
RGO 6.16.5
Summary:

Suggests reducing the number of Greenwich astronomical observations printed, but not reducing the magnetic and meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4085

From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.379
Summary:

Explains conditions of his will and the distribution of his estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4228

From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.378a
Summary:

Asks for JH's advice over a defective pair of glass discs. Discusses possibility of manufacturing optical discs in conjunction with the artist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4376

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
H. Turberville
Date:
[17 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.378b (C: 24.214)
Summary:

Explains HT's problem with the defective telescope glass. Advises caution about entering optical glass manufacturing. Urges HT to take back his will from JH's possession and entrust it to the care of a legal advisor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4920

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.308
Summary:

Further regarding his theories on sound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4921

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.309
Summary:

Has received the bill of William Ewart concerning the metrical scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5749

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.236
Summary:

Giving some lectures and asks JH for permission to quote from his writings

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6403

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.168
Summary:

Sending him photographs and mounts for him to sign and return. Can keep one for himself. Remembers the day she spent with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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