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Herschel5327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.274
Summary:

Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5328

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.275
Summary:

Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.276
Summary:

Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5330

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.277
Summary:

Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5987

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.113
Summary:

Has forwarded the parcel as requested. Is unable to send O. F. Mossotti's parcel as he does not know his address. Wilhelm Olbers' letter is being translated. Attended a committee meeting of the R.S.L. on a new telescope. Printing of the Memoirs has been delayed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7263

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.444
Summary:

Is gratified by the way in which JH has spoken of J. W. Lubbock's suitability as a Parliamentary candidate. Sends details of the resolutions passed at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7265

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.446
Summary:

Hopes that JH will not be absent from the Poll as great harm will be done if he is. Has circulated his letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7266

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.447
Summary:

The altered state of events makes his last letter redundant. J. W. Lubbock has retired from the contest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Bell
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.67
Summary:

Indebted to CB and friends for their encouragement, but JH declines Provost's invitation to be candidate for professorship at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[6 December 1832]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library
Summary:

Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8677

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
National Maritime Museum (draft: RS:HS 9.285 & C: RS:HS 25.13.3)
Summary:

Proposes to come to the Cape in the ensuing season and would be pleased to bring anything TH may require. Enquires about conditions at the Cape and suitable sites for JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9551

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.280
Summary:

Returned suddenly from the continent and found JH's letter to his brother awaiting him. Outlines his reason for applying for the vacant post at the University and would welcome a testimonial from JH. Brewster is his chief rival. Gives a few observations on his recent trip to the continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9552

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.281
Summary:

Is sorry to trouble him again but would like a letter from JH that he can print with his testimonials, as David Brewster has now printed JH's letter, also [William?] Ritchie. Awaits the results before setting out for Europe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.320 (C: RS:HS 21.122)
Summary:

Feels it difficult to supply a formal testimonial but has great admiration for the work of his brother and his prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[17 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.321 (C: RS:HS 21.125)
Summary:

Further letter regarding the qualifications of James D. Forbes for the position at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9834

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.168
Summary:

Regarding J. W. Lubbock's Committee and JH's letter. Will probably meet at the Cambridge election. Unable to vote for Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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