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Herschel12522

From:
R. C. Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.389
Summary:

Inquires about the mathematical nature of the chords of music, offering some ideas of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
R. C. Phillips
Date:
[24 November 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.390 & 24.293
Summary:

Comments on the mathematical ratios in chords at some length, in answer to RP's 1869-11-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12524

From:
R. C. Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.391
Summary:

More on the mathematical ratios of musical chords, and of dissonance [see JH's 1869-11-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12714

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[1869-9 to 1870-2]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0129; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses letter regarding coinage under discussion in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12727

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan [Stewart]
Date:
[31 October 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0142; Reel 1054
Summary:

Explains cause of DS's double vision. Suggests corrective lenses [diagrams].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12737

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Field
Date:
[16 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0152; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot recall details or find documents regarding promotion of Charles Sterry to HF's assistant assayer in 1851. Remembers that Henry Bingley declined that position; it was then proper for HF to recommend someone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12973

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Thomas Smith
Date:
[16 September 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0387; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sees no likelihood that private meeting would resolve issue between JH and JS. JS misunderstood JH's argument on valuation of British coins and currency. Encloses JS's note to Editor of the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13052

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
6 [June] 1869
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0464; Reel 1055
Summary:

Correction to be made in JH's biographical sketch of William Whewell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13192

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
C[harles] Rivers Wilson
Date:
[7 September 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0500; Reel 1055
Summary:

Thanks for catching JH's error. Will write to the Times and substitute 'Mr. Smith, M.P.' for 'Col. Smith.' JH does not understand 'tariff of conversion' or how it will simplify calling in old coins. Prefers 'Binary system' to 'absolutely demonetizing silver.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13273

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[10 June 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0530; Reel 1053
Summary:

Forwarded both of John's papers on solar observations to William Huggins. Comments on solar prominences and spots, and on Eta Argus. Concern for Esther's fever. Report of 'great meteor' seen at Collingwood. Alexander Herschel came home from Glasgow with new device called 'bicycle' that amuses neighbors. Explains optics problem in telescopes. English system of measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13274

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[14 July 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0531; Reel 1053
Summary:

Glad for Mary's recovery. Congratulations on John's promotion to captain. Suggests method to study solar prominences without spectroscope. [Letter continues 15 June:] Alexander Herschel reports that G. B. Airy tried this method unsuccessfully long ago, but JH is sure it will work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13360

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0562; Reel 1053
Summary:

Comments on WJH's appointment as judge in India. Contrasts legal practices in England and India. Reviews calamities WJH witnessed in India. Alexander Herschel is lecturing about eclipse at Royal Institution and Leamington. Family news. P.S.: Please write to W. E. Hearn in Melbourne regarding Hearn's book Government of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13361

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0564; Reel 1053
Summary:

Glad that Emma's jaundice is over. Criticises metric system of measure. Encloses JH's response to Mr. Yates's letter in the Times on Geometrical British System. Upset by present resistance to anything English. This is what 'lost us...Neptune.' Would like to see Arabic translation of Outlines Astr. Relieved that 'shabby' French translation by [L. M. J.] Chevigné was stopped. Failure of gold standard in India. French and English coins. Suggestions on WJH's effort to introduce oaths into Indian justice system. Popularity of velocipedes [bicycles]. Family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13362

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0565; Reel 1053
Summary:

Proud of WJH for introducing improvements into Indian judiciary system. Sorry to hear that WJH may have to leave Dacca.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13363

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0566; Reel 1053
Summary:

Questions about Indian civil law regarding Bengal promisory notes and duties on probate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13504

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Secretary to R.A.S.]
Date:
[2 January 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0739, 0740, 0741; Reel 1089
Summary:

JH sends and comments on drawings and a letter [see JH's son's 1868-11-23] from JH's son John regarding the nebula around Eta Argus. JH seems disinclined to accept the claim that Eta Argus has changed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13505

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[2 February 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0742; Reel 1089
Summary:

Received [?]'s paper no. 10, which completes JH's collection. Returns duplicates of [?]'s papers on Kew and Nerchinsk 'disturbances' and on 'Residual Laws of disturbance.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[14 March 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0760.4; Reel 1089 (C: RS:HS 16.378 & 24.251)
Summary:

Commentary on manuscript [Personal Recollections?] that [MS] sent to JH one month ago. Career of scientific learning and domestic happiness will inspire future generations. Suggests publishing it posthumously for greater impact. Corrects passages about Charles Babbage. Gives purpose, history, and membership of each of two Standards committees, one of 1819 and one of 1838. Suggests avoiding topic of bitter controversy over invention of electric telegraph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13559

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Warner
Date:
[7 July 1869]
Source of text:
'Preface to Improved Edition' of Thomas Warner, How To Keep the Clock Right (187
Summary:

Received TW's book and approves simplicity and economy of its method of keeping time by using small fixed telescope to reduce star observations. Disapproves of using 'Dominical Letters.' Suggests using Julian dates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13781

From:
Pierce Butler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0131; Reel 1087
Summary:

Grateful for JH's interest in survey of Sinai Peninsula and loan of JH's theodolite. [H. S.] Palmer will visit JH and receive instruction in its use. Asks to name JH as co-trustee of survey with Henry James.

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John Herschel Project
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