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Herschel3893

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.32; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises that the catalogs [J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere] not be bound for another five or six months because some proof-sheets are still quite wet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3894

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0546.33; Reel 1093
Summary:

Discusses persons who deserve copies of J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française... and N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of 9766 Stars in the Southern Hemisphere (?).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4064

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.335
Summary:

Believes that Thomas Galloway's paper on solar motion deserves a medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4369

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Complains of lack of time for correspondence. Equatorial for Cape Observatory completed. Advises TM to take relaxed observatory schedule to recover health. Cape Results published. Works on Outlines Astr. New governor arrives in Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4449

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.334
Summary:

Believes that if R.S.L. gives medals that year, J. R. Hind should receive one. John Lubbock is another possible candidate for his work on perturbation theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4617

From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.1
Summary:

Accepting JH's invitation to spend a few days with him. Remarks on planets in general. Information on academic success of Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4799

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.189 (C: RGO 6.693.113)
Summary:

Regarding magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4800

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.190 (C: RGO 6.693.117)
Summary:

Currents in telegraph wires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4801

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.191
Summary:

Sending account of the magnetic disturbances of 24 September 1847.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6268

From:
William Beattie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.29
Summary:

Is printing letters of the poet Thomas Campbell and would like JH to look at the proofs of those from his father to Campbell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6269

From:
William Beattie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.30
Summary:

Is greatly obliged for his prompt attention to the proof sheets. Has nearly 1,000 letters and 50-60 ms. poems to edit and wishes someone could be found to write Thomas Campbell's life, as he dos not feel equal to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6511

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.272
Summary:

As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6512

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.273
Summary:

Is obliged for JH's letter and enclosure. Pleased that he will be at the Anniversary meeting to receive the medal [Copley Medal] recently awarded to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6536

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.287
Summary:

Delayed writing in the hope of obtaining some interesting news. Would like a name for some asteroids. Andrew Graham's micrometer works well. Further observations on various stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6537

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[7 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.333
Summary:

Talking about the possibility of discovering an 'Irish Asteroid' or perhaps an exterior planet; suggests names for them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6538

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.288
Summary:

Would be pleased if JH would look out for 'shooting stars' on certain specified evenings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6768

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.85
Summary:

Sending paper by Andrew Ross, who would be glad of any comments. [William] Simms informs him that he has improved his 8" object glasses. Gives recent observations for Enceladus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6769

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.86
Summary:

Will certainly help him regarding the Cape dome. Gives details of his mounting. Sends a copy of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7447

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Regrets letting one copy [of JH's Cape Results] go out containing 'cancelled sheet.' Gives printer's explanation for error. Assures JH that no other copies were affected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7551

From:
William Simms
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.68; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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