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Herschel12189

From:
G[erard] Moll
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.47
Summary:

Thanks for the kind reception afforded him at Slough. Sends a copy of [J. H.?] Schröder's paper on the discoveries of William Herschel. Also sends some observations of the late solar eclipse made in Holland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12277

From:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.134
Summary:

Has received the regulations of the Astronomical Society of London—a great encouragement to astronomers. Has made observations on the orbit of the comet. Has sent two memoirs to T. M. Brisbane.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12318

From:
Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.174
Summary:

Honored on being elected Foreign Member of the Astronomical Society of London. Finds that the comet he observed in January had already been seen by J. N. Nicollet and J. L. Pons. Saw the remarkable appearance on the dark part of the moon noticed by Henry Kater. Thinks Kater's theory is wrong. Will soon be bringing out a paper on the moon's volcanoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12350

From:
Alexis F. Orloff
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.207
Summary:

Would like to know when he can call on the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12351

From:
Alekis F. Orloff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 October [1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.208
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the poor health of Sir William Herschel. Would like a few lines of Sir William's handwriting for his autograph collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12360

From:
William Edward Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.217
Summary:

Can he meet JH at the Astronomical [Society] on the 13th?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12418

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.275
Summary:

Cambridge news, GP's own activities, and comments on the progress of the observatory plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12419

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.276
Summary:

About plans for the Cambridge observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12420

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.277
Summary:

News from Cambridge, including information about the new observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12421

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.278
Summary:

News of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12422

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.280
Summary:

About the university politics of filling vacant posts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12471

From:
William Hasledine Pepys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.337
Summary:

Invites JH to the London Institution to meet Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Giuseppe Piazzi
Date:
[12 July 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.394 & 20.122
Summary:

Is making arrangements with GP to republish GP's star catalogue in Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12633

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[2 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0053; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 20.120)
Summary:

[Theophila] Gwatkin will accept Georgiana Babbage's invitation. Will set date after Gwatkin returns from Baylin. Asks CB to be trustee in JH's marriage settlement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12635

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Georgiana Babbage
Date:
[1821-7-2 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0055; Reel 1054
Summary:

Arranges time for GB to meet [Theophila] Gwatkin. JH leaves London tomorrow for Slough; returns Saturday for 'visitation.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13209

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.1; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH, Charles Babbage, Richard Jones, and George Peacock arrived in France after difficult voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13210

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Leaving Paris tomorrow for Geneva and Milan. Describes tour through France. Names scientific men whom JH, Charles Babbage, Richard Jones, and George Peacock met. Visited French Board of Longitude. Alexander von Humboldt was of great service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13211

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

Describes scenery at Mont Blanc. Trip by mules into mountains. Barometer measurements by Charles Babbage. [Letter continues 16 Aug.:] Plans today include visit to Mar de Glace glacier. [Letter continues 20 Aug.:] Found excellent guide, Coutet, with knowledge of geology. Describes expedition to Mar de Glace glacier and JH's sketches. More barometer observations. [Letter continued 22 Aug. in Geneva:] No mail arrived from Slough. Leave tomorrow for Chambéry and Turin. Planning to leave Italy by 2 Sept.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.4
Summary:

Describes Como [Lombardy]. Visit with Pietro Configliachi [professor of physics at University of Pavia]. Crossing of alpine passes and Lake Maggiore. Ascent of Monte Rosa. JH was first Englishman to reach summit. [Letter continued 17 Sept. in Berne:] News from Slough of death of JH's uncle [Alexander Herschel]. Expects to return home in three weeks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0515.5; Reel 1053
Summary:

Windy passage across Channel. Will arrive home in two days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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