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Herschel2735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[23 February 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.15b
Summary:

Denies any knowledge of a R.S.L. Council meeting. Trusts the council will make its decisions based on public duty and science, not on the fact that the decision must be defended in later discussions. Has passed [George] Fisher's letter on to members as ES requested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2736

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826- 2-23 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.16
Summary:

Claims 'it never entered [his] head' that an appointed committee would be influenced solely by the need to defend its decisions. Restates his opinion that the subject should be properly considered.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel2737

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.17
Summary:

Thanks JH and Charles Babbage for their paper on the magnetic experiments. Asks to have 20 extra copies of the paper on the rocket experiments made when it is printed. Speaks of travel expenses. Mentions [T. F.] Colby's opinions regarding the Spitzbergen measurements.

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Herschel2865

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[28 February 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.229 (Abstract: RS:HS 17.106b)
Summary:

Informs WS that the Astronomical Society has voted WS a gold medal for WS's observations of double stars. Says he is now observing nebulae. Confirms receipt of WS's fourth volume of observations sent by [E. C. F.?] Knorre. Asks WS to verify [Henry] Kater's observations on black zones in Saturn's outer ring.

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Herschel2866

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[29 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.234 (Abstract: RS: RS:HS 17.106c)
Summary:

Sent medal to WS. Tells WS it was awarded to WS and [James] South. Speaks of [Francis] Baily's medal presentation speech. Lists books sent to WS.

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Herschel2882

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.373
Summary:

Announces a new step to all astronomers toward understanding the solar system due to work of [Thomas] Clausen of the Altona observatory. Clausen recognized that the comet discovered by Biela was the same as that of 1805 and 1772. HS gives details of circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2996

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 May 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.108
Summary:

Offers to participate in determining stellar parallaxes by finding the angle position of double stars. Apprises Henry Kater that he has never seen Saturn's rings separated. Includes micrometer measurements of Saturn and Jupiter.

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Herschel2997

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.109
Summary:

Mentions a four month absence from Dorpat. Commends [James] South on his work on double stars yet states that South's distances for nearby stars are too large. Considers his measurements, previous to his [Josef] Fraunhofer telescope, significant, even if South refuses to accept them. Thanks JH for the difference in the longitudinal measurements between Paris and Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2998

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.110
Summary:

Interested in JH's catalogue of dimmer double stars. Worries about determining parallax of very close stars. Points out mistake in JH's formula for determining 'the maxima and minima of the position angles.' Informs JH of German translation of William Herschel's writings, Wilhelm Herschels sämmtliche Schriften.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3000

From:
Franklin Bache
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 June 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.111b
Summary:

Thanks JH for material from AS of London. Mentions 'new comet.' Informs JH of being nominated to the list of foreign members in the American Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3031

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:DM 3.26
Summary:

As MF will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Glass Committee, he sends JH the analysis of the glass produced in one experiment, emphasizing its consistency and high quality.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3036

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[8 June 1826]
Source of text:
RI:F3.B67
Summary:

Comments on the intent of remarks appended to a paper of MF's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3039

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.194
Summary:

Although not known to JH, is writing under the auspices of Charles Babbage. Sends various works. Has honor of having proposed JH as correspondent to Royal Academy of Science of Brussels, unanimously supported. Would JH please seriously consider?

Contributor:
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Herschel3170

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Michael Faraday]
Date:
[31 May 1826]
Source of text:
RI 363-5 F3B
Summary:

Wrote letter to clarify ideas, without intentions of publication. Discusses light and spectrum of Thomas Drummond's lamp.

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Herschel3184

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Michael Faraday]
Date:
[27 May 1826]
Source of text:
RI 359-62 F3B
Summary:

Comments extensively on paper on limit of vaporization and its significance in helping to settle ideas on constitution of the atmosphere.

Contributor:
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Herschel3338

From:
William Sotheby
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-5]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.222a
Summary:

Declines an invitation of JH's, being 'engaged sixteenfold' that day. Invites JH to a party another day.

Contributor:
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Herschel3643

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.80
Summary:

JH will be presented with the Gold Medal of the Astronomical Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3818

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Discusses nebulae. Begs JH not to overwork himself. Hopes to live long enough to see JH marry; advises JH that if he can marry a 'good-natured, handsome, and sensible young lady, pray think of it, and do not wait till you are old and cross.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3819

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Pleased that JH supports CH's plans for her will. Worries about JH's safety at Puy de Dôme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3820

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1826]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The first volume of Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers has been published; asks JH to inform her whether he wants a copy. Commenting on her boredom, CH laments that her 'sole employment consists in keeping myself in good humor and not be disagreeable to others.'

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