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Herschel11287

From:
Sarah Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.190
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial, which she has forwarded with others to Lord John Russell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11311

From:
Henry Liddell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.216
Summary:

Sends copy of the rules of the Institute. At a Special General meeting JH was elected president. This is subject to JH's approval. Would like him to be present at the opening of the new Institute on the 25th of the next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12534

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.404
Summary:

Uses the barometer for measuring both vertical and horizontal distances, and believes the rotation of cyclones may be connected to the sunspot activity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13745

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Francis Ronalds stated that observations at Kew Observatory may be discontinued by B.A.A.S. for budget reasons. WB volunteers to supervise observations at no additional cost. Hopes JH has recovered from influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13746

From:
[Sir] Francis Ronalds
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Urges JH to persuade B.A.A.S. to hire W. R. Birt to continue observations at Kew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13747

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0102; Reel 1087
Summary:

Following interview with Edward Sabine, WB compiled reasons for continuing Kew Observatory. Sends copy to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13855

From:
John Forbes, D.D.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0203; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's letter of 16 May 1848 was delayed by wrong title for JF, who is now minister of Free Church. Earlier letter from JH never reached JF. Happy to learn that JH received JF's mathematics paper. JF prefers to submit it to R.S.L., but when JF received no reply from JH, JF sent paper to Philip Kelland in Edinburgh, who now expects JF's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13856

From:
John Forbes, D.D.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0204; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's letter of 26 Apr. went to wrong person with same name as JF. Grateful for JH's interest in JF's mathematical paper. Hopes to submit it to R.S.L. Replies to error noticed by JH. Encloses note from Philip Kelland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14586

From:
Benjamin Lewis Vulliamy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0557; Reel 1093
Summary:

Objects to appointment of G. B. Airy as sole referee in determining contract for making Great Clock at Westminster Palace. Forwards copies of letters and papers that demonstrate Airy's prejudice and ill will toward BV and Mr. Whitehurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3748

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
16] May [1848
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.90 (C: RS:HS 25.9.57)
Summary:

Is leaving for Norwich to return on the 25th. Leave the forms with [John] Williams and JH will sign them. Will leave his letters to have the R.A.S. seal affixed. [Thomas] Taylor has died; can RS tell him who is likely to 'offer for the place' [Madras Observatory] and what its 'appointments' are.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4619

From:
John Couch Adams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.3
Summary:

Regarding the elements of Uranus and Neptune, and Alexis Bouvard's 'Elements of Uranus.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4811

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.200 (C: RGO 6.160.29)
Summary:

Regarding the reinstatement of the zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4812

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.201 (C: RGO 6.160.30)
Summary:

Further information on the zenith tube. Description of a zenith tube.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5520

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.10
Summary:

Regarding his own publication on hydrography and welcoming any suggestion from JH on various points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5521

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.11
Summary:

Is pleased to hear that his paper is of some use. Various queries regarding the work in question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5660

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.149
Summary:

Is returning the letters sent him by JH. Regarding Francesco de Vico and the instruments belonging to the Roman College and [Richard?] Taylor's letter concerning them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6273

From:
E. S. [Mrs.] Beckwith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.34
Summary:

Has not seen him for a long time, but is sure he would like to know that her daughter is to be married.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6540

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[1 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.25
Summary:

Congratulates EC on 'Thetis' [proposed name for asteroid Metis]; J. R. Hind has discovered a new star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6541

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.290
Summary:

'Thetis' has yet to be discovered. Discusses names for new planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6695

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 May 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.12
Summary:

As JH is interested in colors he sends him details of the color changes that the genus Ibla undergoes. Will send him a specimen if desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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