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Herschel12597

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[10 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0016; Reel 1054
Summary:

Results of testing at Collingwood by JH and W. R. Dawes of two 8-inch object glasses made by William Simms for Cape of Good Hope observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12598

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[14 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0017; Reel 1054
Summary:

Supplement to JH's report [see JH's 1845-10-10] on object glasses for Cape Observatory. Different results at lower powers when observing planets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12788

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[6 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0192; Reel 1054
Summary:

Rejoices that RH is studying orbit of Mu2 Bootis. Suggests way to simplify calculations. Compares orbits for Gamma Virginis calculated by various observers. Notice of systematic errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1763

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.4 (C: RGO 6.193.211)
Summary:

Provides JH with the latest Royal Observatory values for Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1845-9-30], and advises JH to change his method of measuring double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1764

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.5 (C: RGO 6.675.523)
Summary:

Still trying to solve the problem of jogging Robert Peel's memory [see JH's 1845-10-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1765

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.6
Summary:

Thanks JH for his report on William Simms's object glass trials [see GA's 1845-9-29], together with some other astronomical matters, including reference to a letter from F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1766

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.7
Summary:

A note to accompany the return of a letter to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1767

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.8 (C: RGO 6.675.537)
Summary:

Has received a satisfactory response from the Admiralty [see JH's 1845-9-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1768

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.9
Summary:

Asks JH to write to George Merz for an object glass for a telescope for the Cape Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1849

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Robert Hunt?]
Date:
[22 October 1845]
Source of text:
WT 68037.5
Summary:

Thanks for the paper on the photographic effect of light on drugs. JH also comments on the photographic experiments of Mary Somerville.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2054

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.297
Summary:

Sends new edition of James Grahame's History of the United States. Pleased to have been in correspondence with JH. Describes events at Harvard Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2055

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Josiah Quincy
Date:
[29 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.252
Summary:

Received 50 copies of memoirs of James Grahame. Will delete one passage in the copies he will distribute. Congratulates JQ on his literary accomplishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2246

From:
W. Robarts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.494
Summary:

Thanks Herschels for allowing his daughter to visit. [William] Penn died suddenly. Will mention JH's sentiments to the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2306

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.177
Summary:

Discusses magnetic experimentation with regard to naval officers. [A. T.] Kupffer's report is based on proceedings at Cambridge. Discusses scientific conference and foreign governments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2307

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.178
Summary:

Will neither affirm nor deny that he is Foreign Secretary of R.S.L. Discusses importance of Foreign Secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2308

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.179
Summary:

Wants JH to write the communication to Sir Robert Peel regarding the science conference. Foreign members are particularly anxious that JH do this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2309

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.180
Summary:

Received JH's note saying Lord Northampton already wrote to Sir Robert Peel. Wants to explain how R.S.L. was left without a foreign secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2310

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.181
Summary:

Does not think JH should write Sir Robert Peel pending his reply to Lord Northampton. Preparing [John] Lefroy's Canadian Survey for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2311

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.182
Summary:

Sends communication on meteorology in Bombay for comments. [A. T.] Kupffer's communication makes ES think large scale magnetical surveys are being planned. Discusses possibilities for such experiments in Russia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2312

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.183
Summary:

Sent Lord Northampton a statement describing the manner in which foreign communications have taken place. Returning to Woolwich. [Henry] Goulburn may see him there.

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John Herschel Project
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