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Herschel6771

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.88
Summary:

Mr. Morris, the Cranbrook carpenter, has the plan and specification ready. Would JH like to see it before sending it to the Admiralty, presumably through Francis Beaufort?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6968

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.238
Summary:

Enclosing details of the proposed testimonial for meritorious work in astronomy. Would like confirmation of the date of birth of JH's aunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6969

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.239
Summary:

The memoir of JH's aunt is forthcoming. Comments on old and new style in calendars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6970

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[27 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.9
Summary:

Some comments about dates related to JH's aunt Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6971

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.240
Summary:

Encloses article for JH to work on. Can he inform him of Encke's Christian names?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7481

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
3?] January [1848
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.27; Reel 9
Summary:

Returns letter from French ambassador, Count Jarnac. Deeply honored by French king's desire to bestow 'Cross of the Legion of Honour' on JH, but rules of British government do not permit him to accept it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7482

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
3?] January [1848
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.28; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for New Year's wishes. Honored by French king's award, but asks AP not to press this matter. British government will not permit JH to accept it, and JH does not want to draw attention to himself while trying to arrange memorial to Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7495

From:
James Constantine Adamson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for personal copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7496

From:
James Constantine Adamson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.13; Reel 9
Summary:

Expresses gratitude from Council of Directors for library copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7610

From:
William Keddie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.127; Reel 9
Summary:

[Form letter] Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by library of Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7630

From:
Denison Olmsted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.147; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Sends copies of notice of JH's Cape Results prepared by DO for American Journal of Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7932

From:
Hensleigh Wedgwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1848?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.135
Summary:

Sends small work on foundations of thought, with citation of JH's article in Quarterly [Review]. Note on geometry of planes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8326

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.129
Summary:

Encloses memorandum on Admiralty Manual. General meteorology is assigned to Charles Wheatstone, but special section [on barometer observations] will be attributed to WB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Howley
Date:
[20 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.130 (C: RS:HS 23.7)
Summary:

Asks Archbishop of Canterbury [William Howley] to accept JH's resignation. Impossible to give adequate attention to JH's duties as trustee [of British Museum].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Likes what WH has outlined on botany for JH's Admiralty Manual. Suggests some additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9166

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 January 1848]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20772 (C: RS:HS 23.2)
Summary:

Suggests how WW should write his contribution giving instructions for tidal observations for JH's Admiralty Manual. Notes the death of JH's butler.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9255

From:
George Eden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.12
Summary:

Is sorry to hear that they are not to have the services of Adam Sedgwick. Would be pleased if JH would write to C. R. Darwin. Thinks that 200 pages will be quite long enough for the Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9304

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.58
Summary:

Many thanks for his replies to the queries of Francis Jeffrey's (Lord Jeffrey); they will be appreciated. Use of the word 'vindicated' not happy. Mr. Moriarty called yesterday; he is not appreciated in England. Will send copy of JH's review to Alexander von Humboldt. Hopes he will review the 2nd volume. The Joneses are at Pall Mall, and William Whewell in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9305

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.59
Summary:

[George] Peacock asks for more time for his review. Enough science in vol. 2 to tempt JH. JH should be the new editor for Brown. Will send Alexander von Humboldt a copy of the review unless he thinks it should come from the author and not the editors. Returns to Haileybury on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9308

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.62
Summary:

Has he made a decision regarding writing a review for the second volume of Kosmos? Longmans is contemplating a second edition. George Peacock is much better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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