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Herschel123

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.532
Summary:

Encourages GA to ask the Admiralty about the implications of Robert Peel's statements [see JH's 1845-9-29 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12533

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.403
Summary:

Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14280

From:
Alexander F. Ridgway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0444; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Printed notice] Latest developments at Royal Agricultural and Commercial Society of British Guiana, including plans to form branch in London. Observer for Astronomical and Meteorological Society recently sailed for British Guiana with full complement of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14332

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0494; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks for inspecting WS's [manuscript] and noting errors. Computations by Mr. Hinde [J. R. Hind?] from observations of Gamma Virginis by WS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1762

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.3
Summary:

Is anxious to know whether JH has used William Simms's object glass, and seeks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2053

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.396
Summary:

Sends memoir of James Grahame. Asks JH to distribute copies to JH's friends. If JH thinks it appropriate, he may place copies at bookseller's as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2305

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.176
Summary:

Consulting with [Adolphe] Quetelet regarding some magnetic instruments. Discusses reply of Treasury regarding various endeavors. Discusses shipping charges on Russian materials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2660

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.351
Summary:

Discusses light experiments, which 'amused' her during summer. Has heard no scientific news lately. Describes summer in Rome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[14 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.42 (C: RS:HS 25.9.19)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the engraving [of JH's portrait?]. Who should receive copies? Suggests that the 'Knight of C. Hill' [Sir James South and his Campden Hill Observatory] 'is not worth your powder.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel408

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.210
Summary:

Asks for new observational data on Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1843-7-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4277

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.282
Summary:

J. R. Hind determined orbit of Mu2 Boötes using JH method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7384

From:
James Basire
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.38 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Sent proofs of JH's plates and drawings. Will send proofs of 'large Nebula.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

At WH's request [see WH's 1845-8-27], JH writes in support of WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, as a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-27], has been slow in writing recommendation [see JH's 1845-9-19] for WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, because, not having met WH's son, wished to get judgment from James Ross. Enclosing Ross's very complimentary letter.

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John Herschel Project
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