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HENSLOW-1157

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library The Scientists Collection I 509.L56
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1159

From:
Connop Thirlwall
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society Library The Scientists Collection I 509.L56
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1259

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
George Knights
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1261

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
George Knights
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1262

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Unknown
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1263

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
George Knights
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1264

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
Edwin Sidney
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
Ipswich Museum
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel11244

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.135
Summary:

Has sent his observations on Saturn and Neptune to the R.A.S. and encloses a copy for JH. Weather has been unsuitable for many observations recently. Has not heard of any observations of a second satellite of Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11245

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.136
Summary:

Has received a letter from W. C. Bond of the Cambridge Observatory (U.S.A.), who speaks of the satellite of Neptune. Bond also sends details of the stars around Orion. Relates his own work on the specula of telescopes. Intends to submit a paper on this to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[19 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.4
Summary:

Urges WL to make public his observations of the seventh satellite of Saturn as Otto Struve is about to announce his observation of the same body.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11779

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.139
Summary:

Illness in the family has prevented him from acknowledging JH's splendid work, which arrived some weeks ago. Is grateful for JH's appreciation of TM's work. Wife has been very ill. C. F. H. Ludwig has died. H. G. W. Smith has said there must be a Botanic Garden at the Cape. New treaty regarding Kaffir land may increase the chance of peace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12020

From:
James P. Muirhead
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.382
Summary:

Acknowledges JH's letter on the water controversy. Draws his attention to an article on the subject in the current Edinburgh Review. Comments on the various theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12333

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.190
Summary:

The packet from the Admiralty was not the manuscript; that will follow speedily. Regrets any anxiety caused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12667

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sophie Beckedorff
Date:
[12 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0088; Reel 1054
Summary:

Gratitude for news [of Caroline Herschel], whose death seems imminent. Notes on burial, disposition of property, and transfer of papers to JH. Sends obituary written by JH for use at appropriate time. Will send inscription for headstone later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12810

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Anne Elise Knipping
Date:
[29 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0216 & -0215; Reel 1054
Summary:

Waited for legal documents from L. Kirchoff before responding to AK's letter announcing death of JH's aunt Caroline. Named AK's son Adolph as JH's attorney. Authorizes disposition of CLH's papers and possessions. Approves tombstone inscription by Mr. Müller. Donates portrait of William Herschel to Mrs. Groskopff.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12969

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1848 to 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0383; Reel 1054
Summary:

Asks RS to summarize T. G. Taylor's contributions to astronomy. Hopes to assist Taylor's widow and family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13281

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1848 to 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0536.3; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH learned from daughters that JH and MBH must appear in drawing room for birthday celebration after girls return from Ball.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14588

From:
Henry George Ward
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0559; Reel 1093
Summary:

Permission is granted for JH to order construction of dome for Cape of Good Hope observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1557

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Stanley
Date:
[24 January 1848]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 42240.19
Summary:

Informs ES [President of the Royal College of Surgeons] that JH is unable to attend the Hunterian Oration and the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1574

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31?] January 1848
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0078
Summary:

Caroline Herschel's death and funeral. Awaiting JH's instructions for disposition of property and headstone inscription. Erroneous biographies appearing in French and German papers. Encloses copy of response from Mr. Hahn, bookseller, to manuscript by Margaret Louisa Herschel. [P.S., 3 Feb. 1848] Accidentally burned JH's Latin inscription for Caroline Herschel. Does JH have copy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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