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From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.56
Summary:

Thanks for letter and advice. Has been able to get copies of William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) papers. Would like advice on the size of the grinding tool. Hopes to avail himself of JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-7
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.57
Summary:

Has now succeeded in grinding his 20" speculum and it is ready for polishing. Would like to see the mounting of JH's telescope as it is not clear from the engraving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.58
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's offer of assistance and proposes to visit him next Wednesday. Congratulations on the addition to his family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.59
Summary:

Has been unable to return the papers as he has been so busy. Proposes making working drawings as he suggests. Will take the papers to the Dover Railway to ensure their safety.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.60
Summary:

Encloses the tickets for the Philharmonic concerts and gives details of the program. Is going to cast another 20" speculum in a few days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.61
Summary:

Did not realize that JH would leave town so quickly. Cast a 10" speculum successfully after William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) plan. Is having difficulty with his grinding and polishing and would welcome JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Johann Galle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.85
Summary:

Thanks for the diploma of the R.A.S. and for JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.265 (C: RGO 6.675.267 inc)
Summary:

Asks the Physical Committee (Chair, JH) of the R.S.L. to note the concurrent disturbances of magnetometers and the appearance of aurora borealis, and to make a long term study of this relationship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.87
Summary:

JH's letter has been forwarded via Charles Wheatstone as his town address was unknown.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Gardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.91
Summary:

Is hoping to establish a practical school of chemistry in London, and would like to add his name to the list of supporters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Gardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.92
Summary:

At a recent meeting of the Council of the College of Chemistry it was resolved that JH should be invited to become a Vice-President. Hopes he will agree to this request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Christian Ludwig Gerling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.96
Summary:

A note accompanying some papers on the geodesic work carried out in Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
J[ohn] Gould
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.110
Summary:

Sending some extra large trout caught by the Miller, together with the 'local' trout so that he can compare them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Robert George Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.113
Summary:

Chair of Astronomy in the University of Edinburgh is vacant. Has had the son of Capt. W. H. Sm[y]th recommended as a suitable candidate. Would like JH's views on the suitability of Sm[y]th for the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Grantham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849]-1-15.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.118
Summary:

Elizabeth Baily will be pleased to see him on the day mentioned. Also agrees with him to present the bust of her brother to the R.A.S. JH may have casts of the bust.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Asa Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.121
Summary:

Has sent to the R.S.L. Vol. 2 of the Memoirs of the American Academy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John E. Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.122
Summary:

Saw a curious effect of some drawings on colored paper at Oxford. Thought JH may be interested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Grey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 October 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.131
Summary:

Has only just received his letter of Dec. 1841. Has introduced a Bill on Standards into the Legislative Council for S. Australia with the aid of JH's letter and report. Has been collecting Natural History specimens and would be pleased to send anything for JH. Making new geological discoveries daily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
J. William Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.138
Summary:

Would like JH's advice how to obtain a place in Christ's Hospital for his brother-in-law. Queries regarding the firing of shot guns and on the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Dr. Groskopf
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.146
Summary:

Appears to be providing JH with the most recent news about JH's aunt Caroline.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project