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DCP-LETT-1000

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Annals and Magazine of Natural History
Date:
[Dec 1846]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.56)
Summary:

Discusses enclosed MS of CD’s review [of G. R. Waterhouse, A natural history of the Mammalia, vol. 1 (1846); Collected papers 1: 214–17].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1035

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[Dec 1846]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 76
Summary:

Hopes JDH can come to stay in January.

Thanks for the corallines.

Mention of JDH’s capital speech.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1036

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[Dec 1846 – Jan 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 77
Summary:

Can JDH come on 16 Jan? CD will ask the "old set" to come and also the Lyells.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1037

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
12 Dec [1846]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/1/2)
Summary:

Thanks JH for draft. Glad to hear account of farmhouse.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1038

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Andrew Crombie Ramsay
Date:
21 Dec [1846]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.52)
Summary:

Discusses the geological origin of terraces.

Mentions R. I. Murchison’s paper ["On the superficial detritus of Sweden", Q. J. Geol. Soc. Lond. 2 (1846) pt 1: 349–81].

Comments on Tertiary beds of South America. Doubts that durable formations are now accumulating. Discusses formation of trap-rock. Notes effect of decomposition of lava; discusses action of submerged gravel on underlying rock.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1039

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
30 Dec [1846]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42153 ff.10–11)
Summary:

Asks JM for information on sales of his Journal of researches and to procure for him a copy of the American edition. He is curious to see if the part on slavery has been altered.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-977

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Leonard Horner
Date:
[23 Dec 1846 – Jan 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 145: 138
Summary:

Responds to LH’s comments on South America.

Thinks it unsound to designate a geological epoch after man. Doubts people’s confidence in date of man’s introduction.

Criticises A. D. d’Orbigny’s theory of elevation of the Cordillera.

Lists sections of South America of special interest.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE205

From:
Edward Forbes
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
? Dec 1846
Source of text:
MSF 2, Dep. c. 370, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10261

From:
Dr. Groskopf
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.146
Summary:

Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11887

From:
Mary Maclear
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.246
Summary:

Nearly a year has passed since they received letters from the Herschels. Hopes JH's health is improving. Gives news of her own children, and the work of her husband at Orange River. The Equatorial has arrived safely.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1473

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Moxon
Date:
[26 December 1846]
Source of text:
APS B.C831
Summary:

Indicates that JH is unaware of any such constellation as that to which CM has referred.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1885

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[D. François J. Arago]
Date:
[27 December 1846]
Source of text:
WT 67390.3
Summary:

Is very pleased about FA's biography of JH's father, William. JH comments on what pictures of William Herschel might be available to be included in this biography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2330

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.201
Summary:

Discusses possible meteorological and magnetic research possibilities in the colonies, particularly at Bermuda.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2874

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[27 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.293
Summary:

Thanks WS for the description of the Pulkowa Observatory. Remarks on the discovery of the new planet [Neptune], 'a most spirit stirring event.' Questions whether a small distant satellite of Jupiter could have escaped detection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel348

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[20 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.56.171
Summary:

Seeking information to help JH prepare an obituary notice, for the R.A.S., of F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel349

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.56.173
Summary:

Sends some books in response to JH's request for information about F. W. Bessel [see JH's 1846-12-20]; GA's daughter Hilda is very ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3705

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[3 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.48 (C: RS:HS 25.9.25)
Summary:

Agrees reluctantly to serve as Foreign Secretary of R.A.S., but will be unable to attend most meetings. JH's [Cape Results] is nearing publication; needs to know where he can get the plate [of JH's portrait]. Urges that if J. C. Adams 'is medallized, it should be most cautiously worded so as not to bear the least allusion to that ugly word "priority."'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3706

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.49 (C: RS:HS 25.9.26)
Summary:

Does not want the R.A.S. to make any assertions with respect to priority regarding the discovery of Neptune: '...though Neptune ought to have been born an Englishman and a Cambridge man every inch of him,' you will never make 'an English Discovery of it do what you will.' States that [J. C.] Adams is owed much. If The R.A.S. throws down the gauntlet, this will do much 'mischief' and demoralize Adams.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.50 (C: RS:HS 25.9.27)
Summary:

Would not object if the [R.A.S.] council resolved to give J. C. Adams a medal, but the wording must be carefully considered, especially regarding the word 'discovery.' Presents a 'string of resolutions,' on how to deal with Adams and other contenders in the discovery of Neptune. Leave the question of priority for posterity. If the council sets up Adams as a competitor to U. J. J. Leverrier, JH will reserve to himself 'the privilege of protest.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3708

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[22 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.51 (C: RS:HS 25.9.28)
Summary:

Clarifies his position regarding the resolutions on the R.A.S. medals relating to the discovery of Neptune. Is unwilling to urge that they be accepted by the R.A.S, but can live with them because they contain the truth and nothing 'improper or offensive.' Suggests that if the R.A.S. does adopt these, it may 'prove a more fatal apple of discord than any that has been thrown down among us for years.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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