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Herschel14386

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

How to obtain copies of H.E.I.C. observations. Humphrey Lloyd never intended to process data from H.E.I.C. observatories; these were added to survey after Lloyd's original (1838) offer to superintend B.A.A.S. observations. Sends copy of Toronto volume to JH to use as model for H.E.I.C. publications. Asks for JH's suggestions for Arctic observations next winter. Encloses note from [T. R.] Robinson in Parsonstown.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14387

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Lists 17 foreign and six English scientists to whom ES sent JH's letter and Toronto volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1946

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert [Peel?]
Date:
[10 February 1845]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.25
Summary:

Is horrified at the wanton destruction of the Portland Vase in the [British] Museum. JH suggests flogging as appropriate for such acts of vandalism [see JH's 1845-3-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1964

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 February 1845]
Source of text:
Oxford History of Science Museum 58/1
Summary:

JH comments on JL's 'memoir on the heat of vapours,' indicating JH's dissatisfaction with the experimental basis (the experimental work of J. L. Gay-Lussac) for the conclusions. JH offers improvements in the construction and operation of the ice calorimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3694

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.38
Summary:

Judges the unfinished portrait of Francis Baily a faithful rendering, although he is portrayed without the glasses, which he usually wore. Fears the intractability of [W. S.] Stratford and its implications for the workings of the R.A.S. Council. On the dispute between [W. R.] Dawes and [George] Bishop and how to resolve it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5622

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.111
Summary:

Has received the missing manuscript and models from York, yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6248

From:
B. Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.9
Summary:

Sends the printed receipt for £1,000 being the amount of Francis Baily's legacy. Please sign and send it to his own bankers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6750

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.68
Summary:

Introducing a Dr. Warwick, who has given lectures on the Elements of Chemical Science and who would like some authoritative advice on some astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7781

From:
W. L. Newman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1845]
Source of text:
RAS: MSS Add.29.1
Summary:

Based on JH's 1821 formula in R.S.P.T., WN calculated aberrations of compound double achromatic object glasses, to be used in determining radii for grinding lenses. Explains theory. Attempting to construct 4.2-inch lens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8408

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.294
Summary:

[Detached postscript] Asks JH's opinion of new apparatus that [William] Simms will soon put on paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8897

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 3-5 inc
Summary:

Activities at H.E.I.C. magnetic and meteorological observatories in Simla, Madras, and Singapore. Results from Simla, elevation 8000 feet, will complement high altitude observations in Europe. Vertical force instrument at Singapore is better than at all other stations, but high humidity there makes actinometer unreliable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8898

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 18-19 (French)
Summary:

Reports in considerable detail on magnetical and meteorological observation in Russia. Supports the idea of international conference of leaders in such work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

JHC564

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Lady Maria Hooker (nee Turner)
Date:
2 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.6-7, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC565

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Maria McGilvray (nee Hooker)
Date:
2 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.8-9, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC566

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
5 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.10, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC567

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
5 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.11-14, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC568

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
13 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.17-19, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC569

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
20-2-[1845]
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.25-26, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC570

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
Date:
27 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.30-32, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project

JHC582

From:
Sir Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Elizabeth 'Bessy' Evans Lombe (nee Hooker)
Date:
8 February 1845
Source of text:
JDH/2/8 f.57-60, The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Hooker Project
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