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Herschel2957

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[20 July 1841]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #14
Summary:

Will not attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Plymouth. Invites AQ to visit, preferably before 29 July, the date of the meeting. Sends thanks to [P. F.] Verhulst for elliptic functions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[1840-1]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #16
Summary:

Herschelian Telescope Song in English and Latin, translated by [T. I. M.?] Forster into Latin. Requiem of 40-foot reflector sung at New Year's Eve 1839-40.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[29 April 1842]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #17
Summary:

Stresses importance of development and phases of periodic phenomena on earth's surface. Magnitudes of stars are the only observations JH is doing. Asks for help in planning trip on continent for three of his daughters and their governess.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2960

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[19 May 1842]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #18
Summary:

Thanks for assistance in preparing trip. JH's daughters will probably not stay in Brussels long. Mentions his first engraving for Cape observations of nebulae is to be engraved this very day. Three quarters of his reductions of the southern sweeps are completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2961

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[11 February 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #19 (draft Académie belgique: #20)
Summary:

Will attempt to arrange publication and reception of AQ's work in England. Grieves that AQ has suffered attacks because of his zeal in meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[5 December 1844]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #21
Summary:

Requests information on behalf of the Magnetic and Meteorological Committee of the B.A.A.S. Desires AQ's assessment of past achievements by 1845-3-10. Lists works to be forwarded before end of year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2963

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[15 May 1845]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #22
Summary:

Includes copies of AQ's reply to circular sent previously [1844-12-5]. Requests additional information by 1845-6-15 and, if possible, AQ's presence at the meeting on 19 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2964

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[12 April 1846]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #23 (C: Académie belgique: #24)
Summary:

Looks to reap fruits of observations. AQ's treatise on atmospheric waves has not arrived. R.S.L. has refused to 'receive and retain works communicated through them.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2965

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[15 October 1847]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #25
Summary:

Thanks AQ for package No. 32. Asks AQ to acknowledge receipt of JH's Cape Results. Commends AQ for outstanding work on magnetic meteorological and periodic phenomena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3063

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.218
Summary:

Sends publications from Royal Academy and Brussels Observatory. Asks 'particular indulgence' for one about vapors. Is now able to do observations required by R.S.L. A Gauss instrument has been mounted. Gives times of observations each day. Continues horary observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3064

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.219
Summary:

Still waits for the instrument that Edward Sabine had built. Wishes to make actinometer observations but has no instrument. Asks JH to have one made. Sends observations from Italy trip to Sabine to present to R.S.L. Continues horary observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3065

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.220
Summary:

Refers to meteors of August. JH's account similar to [Edward] Herrick's. More meteors seen in America. Sends magnetic and meteorological works. Had hoped to go to Glasgow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3066

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.221
Summary:

Says JH's interest in AQ's work has been source of motivation. Notes that on 21 September and 21 December, aurora borealis and magnetic perturbations have been spotted. Asks where to procure an actinometer in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3067

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.222
Summary:

Is thrilled about 4 aides to help with meteorological and magnetic observations. Points out that number of stations participating in horary observations increased to 22. Lists them. Hopes to go to Plymouth [B.A.A.S. meeting].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3068

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.223
Summary:

Announces results of last observations, both magnetic and meteorological. Hopes to see JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3069

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.224
Summary:

Found letter sent at the R.S.L. Left with William Whewell for Plymouth. Results are forthcoming on meteorological observations that JH suggested. Regrets not seeing JH in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3070

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.225
Summary:

Presents best wishes to Lady Herschel. Regrets not having met on account of meeting with [G. B.] Airy at Greenwich. Is keeping four pictures of JH and has offered 2 additional ones to Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3071

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.226
Summary:

Regrets not having seen JH in England. Discusses horary observations. Lists current projects. Talks about C. F. Gauss's reactions to magnetic observations by JH in two hemispheres and difference of lines for Europe and America. Gives results for August meteors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3072

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.227
Summary:

System of meteorological observation works well but no English station. AQ is willing to publish results in England if need be. Points out additional observers for September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3073

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.228
Summary:

Discusses meteorological observations. Stations increased from 26 to 28. Talks about 36 hours versus 24 hours periodical observations and asks for JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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