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Herschel10847

From:
Francis Hodgson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.198
Summary:

Is much obliged for letter and pretty specimen of English hexameters. Is sad that there has been no success with the classical hexameter in our language. Comments on its use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23?] July 1843
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.8.57
Summary:

Was unable to visit FB; JH is suggesting some options for FB dealing with the star map, and whether it needs to go to the B.A.A.S. for approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12370

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.227
Summary:

Should JH be attending the B.A.A.S. meeting at Cork, hopes he will visit WP and spend a few days with him. Gives news of the progress of his great telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13807

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0157; Reel 1087
Summary:

WD's 1843 measurements for Gamma Virginis. Used crystal micrometer for all observations, to compare with parallel wire micrometer used in past.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14217

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.15; Reel 1093
Summary:

The committee report on simultaneous magnetical and meteorological observations will be read at the B.A.A.S. meeting in Cork on 17 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14331

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0493; Reel 1093
Summary:

Problems with computation of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14362

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 July [1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0517.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Will send JH's report to JH in August. J. C. Ross will not be at Cork meeting, but JH may announce there that first year of Ross's observations at sea will appear in R.S.P.T.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1751

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0629.4 (C: RGO 6.368.667)
Summary:

Provides JH with the measurements from a series of observations of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1949

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.28
Summary:

Refers to a variety of salts and their reaction to light in the production of photographs. JH hopes that [?] still intends to publish his work in this area.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2282

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.153
Summary:

Will undertake magnetic report except parts for which research is not yet completed. Needs [Johann] Lamont's recommendation regarding experiments. Sends [James] Ross's observations for perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel407

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.203
Summary:

Finds GA's measurements of Gamma Virginis far away from JH's own, and instructs GA in the best way to measure double star positions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4246

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.163
Summary:

Devises and suggests mode of micrometric measurement of angles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4252

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.272
Summary:

Pleased with JH's Gamma Virginis results. Mr. Visconti made head of Military Geographical Institute at Naples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4265

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[9 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.161
Summary:

Sends calculations of Gamma Virginis and determines its eccentricity. Believes the orbit is highly elongated, like that of a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4276

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.271
Summary:

Agrees with JH opinions of Gamma Virginis orbit. Sends JH a drawing by C. P. Smyth of Halley's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4736

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.126 (C: RGO 6.193.205)
Summary:

Regarding the measurement of angles. Observations on a problem set by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5613

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.102
Summary:

Since he forwarded the parcel he has changed his address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[4 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.251 (C: RS:HS 25.8.56)
Summary:

Has received the maps. Gives F. W. Bessel's views on the re-arrangement of the constellations which has been proposed. Comments on FB's memorandum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6126

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.252
Summary:

Is returning the report to the B.A.A.S., with one alteration. Will forward the map to Mr. Jensen with JH's remarks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6127

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.253
Summary:

Will be unable to attend the meeting of the B.A.A.S. His sister is having an operation to her eyes. Is sending an account of the comet. Mr. Jensen will be coming down with the map.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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