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Herschel4407

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.280
Summary:

Sends correction to data for Gamma Virginis. Asks if JH has 'considered the puzzle of Aristarchus [lunar crater]' discussed in WS's Cycle of Celestial Objects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4485

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.279
Summary:

R.A.S. making exception in letting J. H. Mädler's chart be removed for JH. Continues observation of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4503

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[18 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.231
Summary:

Sends P. H. L. Boguslawski's address. Asks WS to send J. H. Mädler's chart to P[eter] Stewart.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4756

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.146 (C: RGO 6.675.387)
Summary:

Regarding magnetic establishments and observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4757

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.147 (C: RGO 6.463.324)
Summary:

Wants information on dispersion/separation of light in plate or crown glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4758

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.148 (C: RGO 6.227.367)
Summary:

Asking him to read GA's medal-speech.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4759

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.149
Summary:

Is enclosing two transcripts of letters from William Simms relating to the object-glass. a. Hopes to give account next week. b. One glass good, other has failed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4760

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.150 (C: RGO 6.245.570)
Summary:

Regarding the acceleration of retention of a shrinking sphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4761

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.151 (C: RGO 6.193.56)
Summary:

Passes on information received from Thomas Maclear regarding stars. Has tried to use William Simm's object-glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5021

From:
Ernst Friederich Apelt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.402
Summary:

Asks JH to accept a paper EA has written.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5363

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.310
Summary:

Regarding the deed for CB's brother-in-law. Is reading G. W. Leibniz's metaphysical works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5571

From:
Friedrich Eduard Beneke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.61
Summary:

Letter to accompany a gift of part of FB's latest work on psychology and knowledge, urging JH to encourage England to study psychology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6941

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1845-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.221
Summary:

Regarding pens and suitable ink for various types. Further comments on the inscription for Francis Baily's memorial tablet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7429

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Sending proofs and costs of four plates from engraver James Basire. Plate of large nebulae in progress. PS located old style type that JH prefers. Finances prohibit including all plates. JH must select which ones to include.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7430

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/1.13; Reel 9
Summary:

James Basire to proceed with copper engraving of JH's 'Chart plate.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel84

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.679
Summary:

Mostly about the health of JH and his wife, Margaret.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
Date:
[10 April 1845]
Source of text:
NSUB Cod.Ms.Gauss 99 (C: RS:HS 22.228)
Summary:

CG having now received the Greenwich and Toronto observations, JH invites CG to write further material for the forthcoming publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8901

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 52-3
Summary:

Discourages the continuation of the magnetical and meteorological observations organized by the British.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8902

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1845]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report 1845 (1846), 53-7
Summary:

Evaluates in a detailed manner the magnetical and the meteorological observations organized by the British at various overseas locations. Makes many specific recommendations, generally supporting their continuation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9673

From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.23
Summary:

Sending the manuscript of James Dunlop's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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