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DCP-LETT-598A

From:
William C. Redfield
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
May 1841
Source of text:
Yale University: Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library (William C. Redfield’s outbound letter book 1835–41 (z117 00151 2) p. 239)
Summary:

Is sending through John Blunt a copy of the last geological report of the state of New York along with a short paper on the tornado that passed through the state of New Jersey in June 1835.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-598B

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Alexander Young Spearman, 1st baronet
Date:
17 May 1841
Source of text:
The National Archives (TNA) (T1/4585 paper 10688)
Summary:

The third number of part four of the Zoology has been published. CD transmits the Smith, Elder & Co. account.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-598F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward William Brayley
Date:
8 May [1841]
Source of text:
Christie’s, London (dealers) (online 31 October – 8 November 2018, lot 3)
Summary:

Thanks recipient for finding reference on carbonate of lime. Doubtful when he will publish his geological memoranda.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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KEMP11

From:
Robert Lockhart
To:
James McGregor
Date:
4 May 1841
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library (MS Add. 10252/6)
Summary:

Returns Mr Kemp’s paper on the morrains of the Tweed and the Gala.

Contributor:
Ruth Cramond

RS-MM-000522

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
13 May 1841
Source of text:
MM/10/46, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000648

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
11 May 1841
Source of text:
MM/11/155, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000743

From:
W E Shuckard, Royal Society Library
To:
J W Lubbock
Date:
10 May 1841
Source of text:
MM/12/63, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
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Faraday1348

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Luigi Mariotti
Date:
12 May 1841
Source of text:
HSP FDC, Inventor, Vol. 147: 1, p.36-8
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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HENSLOW-1018

From:
William Clark
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
22 May 1841
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library Mss.B.H382
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel10564

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1841-1858]-5-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.441
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner if possible, or later if not at present possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12357

From:
Robert Treat Paine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.214
Summary:

Sends pamphlet for JH from Philadelphia. Author [E. P.] Mason died at the early age of 22. Believes he used a Herschelian telescope. Has been a mild winter in Boston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1357

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.307
Summary:

Some details of improvements in the calotype method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1694

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.180
Summary:

Apologizes for illness preventing him from coming to Collingwood; comments on the South African political picture, and AS's intention to retire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1738

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.7 (C: RGO 6.340.317)
Summary:

Seeks clarification from JH about a number of matters in the draft report of the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-5-12 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1739

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.8 (C: RGO 6.340.319)
Summary:

A summons to a meeting of the Standards Commission, together with some proposals for amending the report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1740

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.9 (C: RGO 6.340.322)
Summary:

A note to accompany a number of papers on the 'toleration of inaccuracy,' a question of concern to JH in relation to the setting up of standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 May 1841]
Source of text:
WT B.5
Summary:

Suggests a resolution of a small amount of money having to do with the exchange of some chairs; also asks about a dining room table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.9
Summary:

Is unable to come to London for the Standards Commission meeting and thus will also not be able to come to the dinner party. Encloses some recent photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2850

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.130
Summary:

Relates discussion with [Hussey] Vivian on magnetic survey of Africa and Treasury support thereof. Discusses administration of various stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2924

From:
[J. S. C.] Schweigger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.414
Summary:

Sends book on Samothracian mysteries. Mentions article by [C. B.] Hafe. Suggests JH ask [William] Whewell to review the article in Quarterly Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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