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Herschel3669

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.12 (C: RS:HS 25.9.5)
Summary:

JH concerned not so much that a few copies of the print of JH's portrait may have been sold, but that the plate itself may have been stolen and sold. Seems relieved to know that the plate was left with the printer, not the engraver. Asks RS to make an inquiry with the printer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3670

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.13
Summary:

Needs the name of the print seller from whom JH's cousin bought the copy of the print of JH's portrait, so RS can learn how many copies are available. RS will then know whether to 'treat with [the printer] as an honest man or a rogue.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3671

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1840-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.14 (C: RS:HS 25.9.6)
Summary:

Thanks RS for all the trouble he took with the problem of his portrait. Is anxious to see the specimens of the engraved nebulae of which RS spoke, but confesses little hope in photographic 'reverses' of pencil drawings. Has installed his family at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3672

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.15
Summary:

Reports on Francis Baily's accident and his progress. JH's 'stars' were brought to the R.A.S. and examined by Baily. Mrs. G. B. Airy's health improving. Notes William Whewell's planned marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3673

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.16 (C: RS:HS 25.9.7)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the news of Francis Baily; requests an update on his condition. Criticizes 'reduced map' prepared by [James] Basire. Has drawn up a catalogue to go with his paper, as RS requested, arranged in regions. Praises William Whewell's choice of a bride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3674

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.17
Summary:

Updates Francis Baily's medical condition, noting that it is more serious than RS had thought. Thinks [James] Basire missed JH's meaning. Suggests how to improve the engraving, perhaps using pewter. Explains that he wants the catalogue to serve the needs of expeditions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3675

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.18
Summary:

Gives his opinion of [George] Merz, stating that he has not done anything to 'distinguish himself from a mere practical follower of [Josef] Fraunhofer.' Requests that JH send encouragement to James Challis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3676

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.19
Summary:

F. W. A. Argelander has requested the R.A.S. to pledge itself to publish one of his writings. RS notes that it is a rule of the R.A.S. not to do this, but rules can be broken if there is 'sufficient advantage.' Suggests Argelander's request be granted and that JH write him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3677

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.20
Summary:

Urges JH to plead to Lord Palmerston on behalf of [H. C.] Schumacher. Suggests arguments JH might use. States that JH as 'chief of British astronomy by inheritance, by age & by service' is the ideal person to make this plea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3678

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.21
Summary:

Thanks JH for the letter to Lord Palmerston on [H. C.] Schumacher's behalf. Comments on British politics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3679

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.22
Summary:

Has entered JH's name for Foreign Secretary of the R.A.S. and explains the circumstances. On his observations and method of observation of the recently discovered asteroid Astrea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.23 (C: RS:HS 25.9.8)
Summary:

Requests information from RS on the life of Francis Baily for a biographical sketch JH was asked to draw up for a special meeting of the R.A.S.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3681

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[12 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.24 (C: RS:HS 25.9.9)
Summary:

Sent his letter of 2 Oct. to Woburn Place. Has since learned that RS moved to Reading. Requests again information on the life of Francis Baily, especially on Baily's pendulum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3682

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.25
Summary:

Responds in detail to JH's request [1844-10-12] for RS's assessment of Francis Baily's character and contributions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3683

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.26 (C: RS:HS 25.9.10)
Summary:

Thanks RS for his letter on Francis Baily. Wants a copy of the engraving of Baily's portrait that RS is preparing, and thinks RS ought to make arrangements for its distribution among R.A.S. members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3684

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.27
Summary:

Supplements earlier letter [1844-10-19] giving JH his views on Francis Baily

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3685

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.28
Summary:

[John] Lee has a silhouette of Caroline Herschel as a young lady; would JH like it? Discusses whether JH should include Francis Baily's relationship to his family in JH's memoir on Baily. Names those to whom he plans to give copies of Baily's portrait.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.29 (C: RS:HS 25.9.11)
Summary:

Does not think Francis Baily's relatives should take part in JH's presentation on Baily to the R.A.S., but if they have asked to do so, they should not be refused. Would like a copy of Caroline Herschel's silhouette. Is'facing the engraver's hands' with his nebula, and must get the plate of JH's portrait, which RS placed at the disposal of the Duke of Northumberland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[21 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.30 (Adraft 3pp RS:HS 16.31; C: RS:HS 25.9.14)
Summary:

Adds remarks to his previous comments [JH 1344-11-17] on Francis Baily's relatives participating in the memorial to Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3688

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.32
Summary:

Clarifies a point raised in an earlier letter about JH being the proper person to deal with the relatives of Francis Baily. On the mishandling of arrangements for Baily's portrait by the R.A.S. On [W. S.] Stratford's poor leadership in this matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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