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RS-MM-001108

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
John Herschel
Date:
30 November 1841
Source of text:
MM/16/146, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-001111

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
John Herschel
Date:
19 July 1841
Source of text:
MM/16/149, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

SOMERVILLE275

From:
Zanobi Zucchini
To:
John Herschel
Date:
8 Oct 1841
Source of text:
HS 18.364, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel102

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.265 (C: RGO 6.675.267 inc)
Summary:

Asks the Physical Committee (Chair, JH) of the R.S.L. to note the concurrent disturbances of magnetometers and the appearance of aurora borealis, and to make a long term study of this relationship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel103

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.268
Summary:

Points out an error in the instructions for magnetic observers provided for the Antarctic expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10337

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.220
Summary:

Has just received the enclosed communication from Sir Hilgrove Turner, lately Governor of Bermuda. Believes JH is the only person who can deal with it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10415

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.296
Summary:

All N. L. Lacaille's observations have been reduced and a complete catalogue sent to Francis Baily to be incorporated into the catalogue of the R.A.S. Hopes Baily is recovering his health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10553

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
5 July [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.430
Summary:

Thanks for mentioning HH's book [Medical Notes and Reflections (1839)] in JH's review of William Whewell in latest issue of Quarterly Review. Sends copy of its second edition.

Contributor:
John Herschel 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

Herschel10624

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.5
Summary:

Has been considering the reasons for the great depression of the barometer in November 1840. Thinks JH may be interested in the enclosed essay. Would be pleased if it could be read to the Royal Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10736

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.89
Summary:

Is grateful for referring him to Capt. Ludlow. Has now moved himself to Falmouth. What does JH think of the chances of success of a popular book on photography? He is contemplating the idea. Hears that J. B. Biot considers the production of colored drawings impossible, but is not convinced himself. Encloses description and drawing of a very clever instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10738

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.90
Summary:

Returns with grateful thanks the example of photographs recently sent him. They open up a new field of curious processes. Will not have much time this summer for photographic experiments as he is carrying out a series of investigations into the air of mines. Has been experimenting with the cyanurets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10794

From:
Eliza Mary Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.148
Summary:

Her brother has sent JH's letter and she will be only too pleased to send her poems for whatever purpose he requires them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10962

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.306
Summary:

Sending some papers he should have returned earlier. Anxiety regarding his brother is relieved by the acquittal of Captain Levick. Will possibly return to England now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11025

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.367
Summary:

Enjoying a couple of days idleness. Regrets to hear about the proposed new road. Suggests ways of preventing it if on JH's land. Proposes a February visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11026

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.368
Summary:

Sends back the slips. Does not approve of the phrase transcendentalists. Regrets that the subject forms a review; it is worth a treatise. Is working hard on his book. Would like to raise some rose trees for Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11027

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.369
Summary:

Willy [Herschel] is doing well and is looking much healthier. Has hired a pony for him to ride. The family doctor has given him a good examination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11028

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.370
Summary:

Will bring Willy [Herschel] to town tomorrow. Comments on his health. Has been trying to buy the Shetland pony for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11029

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.371
Summary:

The Master of Trinity has resigned and there are intrigues on foot to bypass William Whewell. Outlines the people interested in the appointment. Not much they can do but JH might pass a word to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11030

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.372
Summary:

William Whewell is Master of Trinity and he will write to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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