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Herschel2116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.363 (C: 21.120)
Summary:

Supports WR's pursuit of Edinburgh professorship. Will not, however, write to the Lord Provost for WR. Feels public steps should be taken to fill position [see WR's 1832-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[12 November 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 149
Summary:

Will not publicly recommend JSF's brother, James Forbes, for Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but praises him, his enthusiasm, and his brother's determination that he obtain the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4076

From:
Giovanni Santini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.345
Summary:

Praises JH's work on double star orbits. Translated 'Fisica Celeste' [JH's Physical Astronomy?] for use of University of Padua. Receives fourth volume of R.S.P.T. of R.S.L. R.A.S. awards GS for astronomical work. Wants to purchase a Barlow telescope for Padua Observatory. Observes Biela's Comet at Rome Observatory. Makes study of perturbations in the orbit of Jupiter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4315

From:
James Pillans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.163
Summary:

Requests JH consider taking Chair of Natural Philosophy at University of Edinburgh due to John Leslie's illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Pillans
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.164
Summary:

Expresses shock at death of John Leslie. Declines with thanks offer to be considered for professorship of natural philosophy at University of Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5797

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.267
Summary:

Regarding his request for JH's support for his candidature for the chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh University. Reasons why he thinks JH should give him a testimonial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1832-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.271 (C: RS:HS 25.13.16)
Summary:

Regarding DB's views on support for JH in the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6279

From:
Sir Charles Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 November [1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.40
Summary:

Hopes that JH will reconsider his decision regarding the professorship at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6733

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.51
Summary:

His astronomical work has been delayed by ill health and he is behind with Wilhelm Struve's list of stars. Gives some errors he has noticed. A friend of his, Dr. Thomas Raffles, would like autographs of any famous men; can JH oblige?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7264

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.445
Summary:

Sends a printed circular setting forth the claims of J. W. Lubbock as a candidate for the forthcoming election.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8261

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Gibson Lockhart
Date:
[1 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.65 (C: RS:HS 21.119)
Summary:

Did not expect payment for JH's [review of Mary Somerville's Mechanism of the Heavens] in Quarterly Review. Returns John Murray's remittance. François Arago's 'comet paper' and ensuing panic. Condolences on [death of JL's son].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.66 (C: RS LUB.H.347 & RS:HS 21.123 & LCC: DMC.L.928A.1)
Summary:

Responds favorably to JD's request that JH vote for J. W. Lubbock in a forthcoming election [to represent the University of Cambridge in Parliament].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Astronomische Nachrichten
Date:
1832-11-20 to 1832-1
Source of text:
Astronomische Nachrichten, 10 (1833), 317-20
Summary:

Reports observations of Delta Cygni, 4 Aquarii, Alpha 2 Capricorni, and Biela's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9426

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.179
Summary:

Has received his letter introducing Dr. Robinson, but thinks that the latter is not a worthwhile person to know. Is pleased that JH likes his recent experiments. Owes a debt to JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9427

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[11 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.121
Summary:

Apologizes for sending a letter of introduction for someone recommended to JH, without first getting to know the third party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9578

From:
John S. Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.319
Summary:

His brother intends to apply for the professorship at Edinburgh University and would be glad of a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9654

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.4
Summary:

Is a candidate for the Chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh and would be glad if JH would supply him with his views on any of TG's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9833

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.167
Summary:

Sorry to hear that JH is contemplating a long voyage and stay from England. Hoped JH would have succeeded Professor John Leslie. Would like to know his views on reform. Has been making heavy going with JH's book on Light. Hopes to bring Mrs. Gordon to see Lady Herschel soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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