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Herschel3296

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Sykes
Date:
[12 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.140 (C: RS:HS 22.8)
Summary:

Thanks WS for offer of professorship of astronomy at Oxford, but declines it, partly because of other pursuits and health reasons, and considers his astronomical career terminated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3457

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.148
Summary:

Encloses graph of C. F. Gauss's magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3574

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.139
Summary:

Offers JH professorship of astronomy at Oxford and hopes to see him at meeting of Meteorological Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3606

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Clark Ross
Date:
[4 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS Sa.647
Summary:

Concerns about equipment for fixed observatories, for which aid will come from B.A.A.S., and for [naval] expedition. Expresses vital importance of meteorological observatory on Van Diemen's Land.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3662

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.9
Summary:

Suggests that JH publish JH's portrait along with his book [Cape Results]. Wants JH to approach the Duke of Northumberland with this idea, and if he has no objections, RS will put the touched up plate at the Duke's disposal. Does not like the idea of selling prints of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3663

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[29 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.5 (C: RS:HS 25.9.2)
Summary:

Discusses arrangements for the printing of a portrait of JH in some copies of a forthcoming volume [JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4253

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.266
Summary:

Wants to know if JH has a larger telescope in operation; if so, will he confirm some observations. Asks JH to recommend an epoch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4350

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Phillips
Date:
[6 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.7
Summary:

Sends plans to construct barometer that he never built; invites JP to use the plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4390

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1839]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton
Summary:

Asks JH if he has thought of compiling William Herschel's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4470

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends Michael Faraday's analysis of TM's meteorite specimen. Cape Observatory will receive theodolite and sidereal telescopes. Government orders Antarctic Magnetico-Explorative Expedition. JH's photography work results in unfixed images. Will report on TM's paper concerning the [N. L.] Lacaille's Stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4689

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.78 (C: RGO 6.245.65)
Summary:

Knows nothing about Kew Observatory, but has heard of the name of the present office holder there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[9 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.155 (C: RS:HS 25.8.18)
Summary:

Finds that he is unable to attend the Council Meeting so would FB take the chair. Business to be brought before council. Ernesto Capocci has seen a spot on the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6031

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.156
Summary:

Is sending a packet and several letters. Events at the last council meeting. Will read Ernesto Capocci's letter at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6032

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.157
Summary:

Is sending some drawings of the comet, which had been mislaid. Thomas Maclear's paper is being referred to JH for his corrections. Will discuss which drawings are to be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.158 (C: RS:HS 25.8.20)
Summary:

On the variability of the star Alpha Cassiopeia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.159 (C: RS:HS 25.8.19)
Summary:

Has marked Thomas Maclear's paper and returned it to Thomas Galloway.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6740

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.58
Summary:

Has been unable to carry out many observations so has not written. Hears Kew Observatory is vacant with the death of S. P. Rigaud, and would like JH's support for his application for this appointment. Has been approached about taking charge of the projected Manchester Observatory. Has written to G. B. Airy for support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6741

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.59
Summary:

JH's letter has gone a long way to destroying his hopes for success at Kew. A great pity that the Observatory could not be put to good use. Must soon obtain employment more congenial to his tastes and this would seem an ideal position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7666

From:
Comte Jarsana de Briguola
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.11 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Encloses statutes of General Shipwreck Relief Society, which JH is interested in joining.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel848

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 3.16
Summary:

Has been getting information about the area with a view to buying a house there; met J. W. Lubbock and was very shocked by Lubbock's unhealthy appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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