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Herschel12832

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[10 March 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0236; Reel 1054 (C: RS:HS 23.17)
Summary:

Begs CL and Edward Sabine to cancel their plan to interview JH for office [Presidency] in R.S.L. To continue will cause JH 'inexpressible pain.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1291

From:
Josiah Forshall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.65
Summary:

The [British Museum] board accepts, with regret, JH's resignation as a Trustee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[5 March 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0365; Reel 1054
Summary:

Returns Robert Peel's letter. JH has not changed opinion. Will not accept office [of R.S.L. president], even for one year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12954

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[10 March 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0366; Reel 1054
Summary:

Asked [Charles Lyell] to communicate JH's response to ES.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13703

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 March [1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0058; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

'Enclosed' will answer JH's question. Will deliver dome [for Cape of Good Hope telescope] to Deptford Dock Yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2030

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.61
Summary:

Submits a paper [on ethnology] for JH's Admiralty Manual. Welcomes information from JH on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2031

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.62
Summary:

Submits a hastily written paper for JH's Admiralty Manual. Hopes it will suit JH's purpose. Comments in response to JH's remarks on systems of orthography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2032

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.63
Summary:

Explains orthographical details (nasal ng, etc.) and suggests individual letter values. Invites JH to make alterations in JP's paper for JH's Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2033

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.64
Summary:

Discusses problems with his paper on ethnology for JH's Admiralty Manual. Asks JH for fuller information on what is needed in JP's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2034

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.65
Summary:

Glad JH finds CP's paper suitable for Admiralty Manual. JP allows question is physiological but also ethnological; admits problems but sticks to his thesis. Would JH be willing to assume a leading role in a planned new journal somewhat similar to the Athenaeum, but giving more attention to science?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2345

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.217
Summary:

Sorry JH will not undertake R.S.L. presidency. Discusses meteorology and magnetism. [J. D.?] Robinson's instrument works well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2346

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.218
Summary:

Sends astronomical observations of the Rattlesnake received from Mr. Dayman.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2347

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.219
Summary:

Will correct his contribution to JH's scientific manual. Discusses [Humphrey] Lloyd's apparatus for measurement of total force.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2348

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.220
Summary:

Sorry JH's family has influenza. Encloses letter from [John] Lefroy regarding actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2713

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[6 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.406 (C: RS:HS 23.16)
Summary:

Thanks WS for W. H. Wollaston's crystal models and other gifts. Comments on the 'strange and exciting events' that are in progress in political affairs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2714

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.407
Summary:

Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2715

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[26 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.408 (C: RS:HS 23.19)
Summary:

Will use rock salt to study heat spots. Discusses views of [Macedonio] Melloni regarding solar heat. If England can avoid the mistakes of her neighbors, she will enjoy a great triumph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2911

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.401
Summary:

The 'psychical epidemic' that is pervading Europe has invaded HS's country, and reason flies to the detriment of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3453

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.134
Summary:

Describes R.S.L. Council meeting regarding succession of presidency. Most members wish to nominate JH to serve for a few years. ES urges JH to accept. [Marked 'private.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3454

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.135
Summary:

Asks when JH can receive CL and Edward Sabine at Collingwood, that they may explain to JH why R.S.L. Council desires JH to serve as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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