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Herschel6222

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.342
Summary:

Thanks him for his letter of sympathy. Gives news of financial awards made, and forthcoming to Mary Somerville, W. S. Stratford, and Michael Faraday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8409

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.295
Summary:

Prospects good for crossing Kalahari Desert and visiting Musalacatzie [Moselekatse], 'dreaded tyrant of the interior.' Heard reports of extraordinary animals and great inland lake. Describes planned itinerary and John Barrow's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8856

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Edie
Date:
11] April [1835
Source of text:
South African Astronomical Observatory
Summary:

Asks WE to take charge of a packet of JH's astronomical papers to be given to Francis Baily in England. Wishes WE restored health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8869

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
[25 April 1835]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, 391 (April 25, 1835), 320 inc
Summary:

Reports on JH's meteorological observations at the Cape of Good Hope, including observations of barometric fluctuations and of the intensity of the sun's rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9336

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.90
Summary:

Sending his observations of the recent comet. JH's journey has aroused great interest in Germany. Taking over the Observatory and expecting a visit from F. W. Bessel. Wilhelm Struve has planned a new observatory for St. Petersburg. Has met astronomer Manuel Johnson from St. Helena. C. F. Gauss has produced a method of observing the magnetic needle.

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John Herschel Project
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