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From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
John Herschel
Date:
3 November 1843
Source of text:
MM/16/152, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
12 Nov 1843
Source of text:
HS 16.347, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
From:
John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
1 Dec 1843
Source of text:
HS 2.304, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
Text Online
From:
J. F. W. Herschel
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
7 May 1843
Source of text:
The Morgan Library and Museum, New York Literary and Historical Manuscripts (LHMS) 103295, MA 23327
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
Text Online
From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
J. F. W. Herschel
Date:
13 May 1843
Source of text:
The Royal Society RS:HS 9.309
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.10
Summary:

Does not have a complete list of his father's publications. Some he wished to suppress. Approves of JH's suggestion to send the manuscript of the history to Harvard. Is gratified by Dr. [Josiah?] Quincy's letter and also JH's impression of his father's character.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.21
Summary:

Had to leave Calcutta owing to his health and was entrusted with a packet for JH from a Mr. McClelland, and has only now succeeded in tracking down JH's new address. Will remain in England for a few years. Hopes that JH's Cape labors are progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.22
Summary:

Was gratified to receive JH's letter and intends to avail himself of the invitation to visit Hawkhurst. Will be visiting General [Bell]. Gives observations of the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.55
Summary:

Amuses himself in his spare time with astronomy. Would like advice on the composition of the metal for the speculum. Hears that Miss Caroline Herschel is in good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.56
Summary:

Thanks for letter and advice. Has been able to get copies of William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) papers. Would like advice on the size of the grinding tool. Hopes to avail himself of JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Christian Ludwig Gerling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.96
Summary:

A note accompanying some papers on the geodesic work carried out in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.248
Summary:

Owing to ill health has had to quit H.M. service at the Cape and has been residing with his brother. Intends applying for the position of curator of the herbarium at Trinity College, Dublin, and would welcome a testimonial from JH. Sending this letter c/o W. J. Hooker as he does not know JH's address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.303
Summary:

Sending readings from his observations of the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.304
Summary:

Regarding the recent comet, believes it to be the one of 1668. Does not feel competent to comment on the proposal to change the names and boundaries of the constellations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Alexander Henning
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.305
Summary:

A friend has inquired when Pisces became the sign of the Vernal Equinox; can JH help him? Regarding the comet they observed on their passage home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.309
Summary:

Recommends a method for destroying wasps' nests. Refers him to the Gardener's Chronicle for information on flowering Cape bulbs. Has no idea where he can obtain deodar seeds. Would like to see his paper on the influence of light on vegetable colors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1843]-10
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0013.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recommends buying optics for 7.5-inch telescope from Metz and Mahlers in Munich and having those mounted in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4 January [1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.442
Summary:

Grateful for JH's translation of J. C. F. Schiller's 'The Walk.' Comments on several points in the translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.448
Summary:

Believes the enclosed letter from W. H. Harvey refers to his candidature for a position in Dublin College. Thinks him a worthy candidate. Would like to show the Herschels round Kew anytime.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.449
Summary:

Regarding the habits and flowering of Cape bulbs. Has just had a good collection from the Cape. The Dublin post is still vacant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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