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Herschel6042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.168 (C: RS:HS 25.8.24)
Summary:

Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6416

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.184
Summary:

Sending his work for perusal. Draws his attention to the new advances in the treatment of physiology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6529

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[2 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.30
Summary:

Thanks for observations; comments on one of his own observations; notes imminent move to Collingwood and birth of seventh child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7361

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 November [1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/2.4; Reel 7 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Sends hourly meteorological register for 21 Sept. in Bahama Islands. [Partial sentence about] Equipment reaching J. C. Ross at Madiera.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8564

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Gore Ouseley
Date:
15] November [1839
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204
Summary:

[Responding to GO's 1839-11-14], JH will come to the luncheon and meet GO's 'Illustrious Guest.' Will bring additions for Miss Ouseley's autograph collection. Margaret Herschel is recovering well [from birth of Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8989

From:
Joseph Laurie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1839]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.13
Summary:

Recommends John McNaughton for a position as a master in the Government Free Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Asks for information on the salary, pension, etc., for persons hired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9283

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.38
Summary:

Has returned Alexander von Humboldt's letter to Edward Sabine for alterations before it is printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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