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Herschel3012

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.122
Summary:

Asks JH to thank Henry Kater for his comparison of WS's scale to that of the standard-yard. Mentions breakout of cholera as reason for delay in responding. Includes many measurements of year's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Trumper
Date:
[2 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.104
Summary:

Thanks JT for loan of [John] Bullar's lectures. Stresses the value of good literature, especially by John Milton and Miguel de Cervantes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5326

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.273
Summary:

Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5980

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.106
Summary:

Is sending a copy of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue of principal stars. New observer in Yorkshire, a Mr. Beaumont. Pendulum theories known in France, and printed, but not apparently generally known. Is working on new paper for the R.S.L. on various kinds of pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.107-8 (C: RS:HS 21.105)
Summary:

Is to dine with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Regarding pendulums and French theorists. Will be pleased to see his paper on proper motion when ready. Regarding new amateur astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9487

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.232
Summary:

Has not received an invitation from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for his soiree nor been introduced to him. Charles Babbage has likewise had no invitation. JH's case is different.

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John Herschel Project
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