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DCP-LETT-1133

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[6 Nov 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 109
Summary:

Now plans to come to Kew for an hour’s farewell if his stomach permits.

Congratulations on JDH’s Flora Antarctica [1847].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1134

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
Date:
[8 Nov 1847]
Source of text:
DAR 114: 110
Summary:

CD too unwell to see JDH. Encloses Emma’s farewell note.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-1135

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Grey
Date:
13 Nov 1847
Source of text:
Auckland Public Library (Grey collection GL D8 (2))
Summary:

Responding to GG’s offer to aid CD’s natural history researches on New Zealand, CD suggests that limestone caverns should be examined for fossils and that observations on the presence and range of erratic boulders in New Zealand would be very valuable.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-1136

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Henri Milne-Edwards
Date:
18 Nov [1847]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.66)
Summary:

Offers HM-E some specimens of Lernaea, a crustacean parasite on Balanus elongatus.

Mentions opinion of Harry Goodsir about a form CD believes to be the larva of Lernaea.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-13833

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Richard Owen
Date:
[Nov 1847–51]
Source of text:
John K. Lattimer (private collection)
Summary:

"I had not heard before of Whench [Whewell?] having scolded you; I am rather glad of it …

What a grand number of novelties Hooker no doubt will bring home".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000476

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
29 November 1847
Source of text:
MM/9/56, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel11472

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.385
Summary:

Regarding his own method of calculating the perturbations of the comets. Expense of computation is high for an individual and a mention by JH would bring support for his scheme. Would like to explain his method at an ordinary meeting in January. Every branch of science is facilitated by tables and those he suggests seem most desirable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12599

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0019; Reel 1054
Summary:

Seeks opinions on discontinuing use of 25-foot zenith tube and altering form of printed observations for transit instrument and mural circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13708

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0063; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Received JH's 12 Nov. letter.] Send bill for Munich telescope to Admiralty. Order parts for dome construction, which [Thomas] Maclear cannot procure at Cape [of Good Hope].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13709

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0064; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Reply to JH's 19 Nov. note.] FB may be able to get Admiralty to have roof [for telescope at Cape of Good Hope] built at Cranbrook under JH's direction. Submit plan or estimate of time and expenses. Just saw [Thomas] Maclear's letter telling of adventures in 'northern expedition.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13722

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0077; Reel 1087
Summary:

Withdrew £25 from Drummonds [Bank] for Caroline L. Herschel. Describes Caroline's deteriorating condition. JH's [Cape Results] arrived three months ago. Despite efforts by friends to convince her that it was hers, [Caroline] presented it to king of Hanover, who already had copy. Received manuscript from JH's daughter Louisa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13808

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0158; Reel 1087
Summary:

Measurements and diagrams of WD's 8.5-foot telescope, dome, and other structures at Camden Lodge [to be duplicated for shipment to Cape of Good Hope observatory]. Laments deaths of Julia Cornwallis and J. L. Felix Mendelssohn-Bartholdy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel177

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.693.115
Summary:

Suggests to GA that his observations [see GA's 1847-11-1] might rather support than destroy the theory of the thermo-electric origin of terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1777

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0633.2 (C: RGO 6.203.391)
Summary:

Offers his suggestions for any trimming of the catalogue distribution list that may be necessary [see JH's 1847-11-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3141

From:
Digby P. Starkey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.231
Summary:

In flowery prose thanks JH for 'feeling with me in what I have felt deeply myself,' perhaps referring to one of JH's poems. Is delighted to have learned through W. R. Hamilton that JH is a poet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel331

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[17 November 1847]
Source of text:
RGO 6.203.389
Summary:

Is still working on the distribution list for star catalogues [see GA's 1846-11-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3732

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.75
Summary:

Has received a letter from [W. C.] Bond stating that Maria Mitchell observed the comet on 1 Oct., several days before it was seen by [Francesco] DeVico (3 Oct.) and by W. R. Dawes (7 Oct.). Proposes calling it 'Miss M. Mitchell's comet' and asks if JH has any objections. Knows DeVico will 'growl.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3733

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[23 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.76 (C: RS:HS 22.336 & 25.9.47)
Summary:

The comet should bear Maria Mitchell's name. If [Francesco] DeVico 'grumbles,' RS could note that Madame Rümker also discovered the comet on [Oct] 3rd. 'What was there in it to attract the eyes of the female part of the creation so especially?'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3734

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 November [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.77
Summary:

Maria Mitchell 'shall have her due honor,' despite [Francesco] DeVico. Discusses problems with the R.A.S. awarding medals and honors, the loss to the R.A.S. of Francis Baily, and the issue of proposing foreign associates. Proposes a list of such to JH. Objects to DeVico, but is the head of a publishing observatory and has found comets. Urges caution in appointing Americans. On publishing R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3735

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[29 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.78 (C: RS:HS 25.9.48)
Summary:

Likes RS's R.A.S. associate list. Must give the Americans a year or two more before it can be adequately ascertained who their top astronomers are. Sends a letter JH received from John Lubbock, who wants the opportunity in January to present new methods in perturbation theory. Responds to RS on the means of the R.A.S. recognizing significant contributions to astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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