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Herschel10580

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.458
Summary:

The Professor of Botany at the Royal Dublin Society has died. Would like to propose their friend W. H. Harvey for the position. Would JH write a letter of commendation to the Society?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10581

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.459
Summary:

Has been requested by George Eden (1st Earl of Auckland) to contribute the botanical section to the manual to which JH alludes. Comments on this and the requirements for a manual of this type.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10582

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.460
Summary:

Has finished his paper for JH's Admiralty Manual and it only requires copying. Can reduce it if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10583

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.461
Summary:

Sending his notes for JH's Admiralty Manual. Would have been earlier but he dislocated his left shoulder and had to have the services of an amanuensis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10584

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.462
Summary:

Regarding the reasons for the confusion in the nomenclature of the genus Wellingtonia and Sequoia. Comments on the aquatic Anacharis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[21 June 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.463 & 23.332
Summary:

Found some old packets of seeds of Protea yesterday and wonders if he would like them to be sown to see if they would germinate. Comments on some of the plants in his garden. Tried some Peruvian potatoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[8 December 1843]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1843-12-6], JH has written to [William H.] Harvey and, in support of Harvey, to William R. Hamilton at Trinity College, Dublin. Thanks for invitation to visit Kew Gardens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8775

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[14 December 1843]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Discusses his success in growing in England various flowers JH brought back from the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[12 June 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Cannot supply information requested about telescope until WH reminds him of the detailed information necessary for decision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[23 August 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-21], JH states that he has not yet received the information needed from [William] Simms. Has sent a further communication to Simms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

At WH's request [see WH's 1845-8-27], JH writes in support of WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, as a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-27], has been slow in writing recommendation [see JH's 1845-9-19] for WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, because, not having met WH's son, wished to get judgment from James Ross. Enclosing Ross's very complimentary letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[14 January 1846]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[James C.] Stewart has written to suggest the establishment of botanical gardens at the Cape. JH supports this idea. Would WH also?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8782

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[17 February 1846]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Notes a small error in materials WH sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8783

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[17 June 1847]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1847-6-16], JH doubts that JH's endorsement of [William H.] Harvey's candidacy for professorship of botany would have much credibility. Does hold Harvey in high esteem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8784

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[23 December 1847]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Lord Auckland [George Eden] has asked JH to edit Admiralty Manual and proposed that WH write section on botany. Would WH do this and when could WH complete it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Likes what WH has outlined on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual. Suggests some additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[1848-3]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Extent of WH's manuscript for JH's Admiralty Manual is fine. Please send it as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8787

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[14 June 1848]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

WH's manuscript on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual has arrived and deserves praise. JH awaits three final manuscripts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8788

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[1850]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Requests favor from WH on behalf of Richard Jones and his wife in light of her move to Richmond.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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