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Herschel1104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.79
Summary:

Agrees to provide some written work which will go into the report of the weights and measures commission[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11135

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Mary Frances Kater
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.23bis
Summary:

Unable to come to the party last night as he was suffering from severe cold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.8
Summary:

Expresses JH's regret at not having been able to come to MF's experimental demonstration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11536

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Lamont
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.453
Summary:

Has been waiting for an opportunity to thank him for his communication. This letter will be delivered by Mr. H. Bell, son of an eminent chemical manufacturer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir James McGrigor
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.19 & 21.211
Summary:

Has recently received JM's letter and is pleased to find recognition of scientific merit. Welcomes his promised help. Does not feel justified in approaching Benjamin D'Urban on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11819

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.178bis
Summary:

Comments and queries on various astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.340 & 22.270
Summary:

Two problems verifying a theory of P. S. Laplace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0046; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter entirely 'in cipher' (code) except for 'Dear Babbage.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0057; Reel 1054
Summary:

Thanks for news. Those 'assembled' speak often of MB. Love to JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12640

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0060; Reel 1054
Summary:

Questions about property lines around Baldwin family's Anstey Cottage. Mentions several family members and neighbors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12985

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0397 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12986

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0398; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses note to Sir Roderick, who is ill. Margaret's strength is returning, but she faces painful confinement 'down here.' Asks JS to carry out one of JH's duties as executor of JH's cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12987

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0399; Reel 1055
Summary:

Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12988

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0400; Reel 1055
Summary:

Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12990

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0402; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12991

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0403; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12992

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0405; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's time to depart is not far off. What to do with additional lenses? Enquires about winter weather in Crimea. Will go to Collingwood Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0407; Reel 1055
Summary:

Impending struggle will be 'most formidable we have ever had.' Both sides are wrong. Wishes military were better armed and English people less 'Sybaritious.' Hails 'freedom of the Press.' Send document on 'faculty pew' to Slough church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12995

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0408; Reel 1055
Summary:

Applied to Admiralty for 'instruments' for the African [Committee?]. Will bring Henry Kater's theodolite and copies of Taylor's and Hutton's tables for Duncan Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12996

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0409; Reel 1055
Summary:

Invites JS to Sunday dinner with JH's sons Alexander and John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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