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Faraday0513

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
9 September 1831
Source of text:
HSP Ferdinand Dreer Collection, Astronomers and Mathematicians, Vol II, p.67, under S.P. Rigaud
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday0513a

From:
Henry Chuter
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
18 September 1831
Source of text:
NLS MS 42223(i)
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday0514

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
22 September 1831
Source of text:
BL add MS 37186, f.95
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday0514a

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Richard Taylor
Date:
22 September 1831
Source of text:
RI MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday0515

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Richard Phillips
Date:
23 September 1831
Source of text:
IC MS SPT 441
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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HENSLOW-1058

From:
Edward B. Blackburn
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
29 September 1831
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-189

From:
E. B. Ramsay
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
3 September 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 228
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-190

From:
Caulfeild, Anne, Countess of Charlemont
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
8 September 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 229
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel1026

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Vernon Harcourt
Date:
[5 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.18
Summary:

Favors concept of organization [B.A.A.S.] to guide scientific research and disseminate discoveries, but doubts that one is possible. Particular societies promoting special subjects are more likely to succeed. Anyone devoted to promoting such societies will have little time for research. Prefers to follow JH's own pursuits. Does not know James South's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1027

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.19
Summary:

Grieved to hear of Fearon Fallows broken state of health; in response to FB's request, JH reviews a number of possible candidates to succeed Fallows.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Walter Forman
Date:
20] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.22 (damaged portion of letter at RS:HS 25.2.20b)
Summary:

Still relating to the manuscript of WF's not yet returned to him [see JH's 1831-7-28], JH explains very carefully how it was sent back and where WF should look for it. [Correspondence books contain a shorter version, partly torn out.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1029

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
30] September [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.23
Summary:

Expresses JH's preferences with respect to the appointment of the Cape Observatory astronomer in terms of the choices available [Follow-up letter to JH's 1831-9-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12589

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Eilhard Mitscherlich
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.16
Summary:

Of isomorphic crystals and their varying behavior in response to heat, and of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2113

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.360
Summary:

Introduces Miss Hope, who has been studying mathematics with WR. WR has made some curious discoveries in Voltaic electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2700

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.392
Summary:

Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2701

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[16 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.393 (ACCS: RS:HS 25.2.20)
Summary:

Discusses feelings about offer of knighthood. Is ambivalent. Praises the Chancellor's [Henry Brougham's] interest in science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2702

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.394
Summary:

Received word from the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] that he mentioned knighting JH to King [William IV]. If JH does not want this honor, he should write the Chancellor immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2703

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.395
Summary:

Says JH virtually has no choice concerning accepting knighthood, because it is the will of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] and King [William IV]. Urges JH to acquiesce for the benefit of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[30 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.396 (draft: RS:HS 16.397; C: RS:HS 21.89)
Summary:

Will not oppose the the wishes of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] concerning JH being knighted, especially if this might benefit science. Will visit Chancellor to thank him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2718

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 September [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.411
Summary:

Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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