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Herschel10

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[6 May 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.160.32
Summary:

Does not believe that GA's proposal [see GA's 1848-5-4] will work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel101

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[6 July 1840]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.239
Summary:

Comments on a proposed request for a government grant to establish a magnetic and meteorological institute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grahame, Jr.
Date:
[18 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.10bis
Summary:

If he will send him what notes he has on his father he will forward them to [Josiah?] Quincy. Can he let him have definite news as to the disposal of the History?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10244

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Grey
Date:
[27 December 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.130 (C: RS:HS 22.105 & Auckland Public Library)
Summary:

GG's book [Journals of Two Expeditions of Discovery in the North-West and Western Australia, 2 vols. (London: Boone, 1841)] is creating a sensation in London. Pleased to learn from it of the range of mountains named after JH. Hopes GG will carry out some study into the Aboriginal dialects. Standards of weight and measure should be sent to all Colonies. Important to have a magnetic survey of all colonized and colonizable parts of Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10245

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[15 October 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0014; Reel 1054 (C: TxU:H/M-0646; Reel 1084)
Summary:

Nine conditions under which JH will accept and test instruments constructed for Cape [of Good Hope] observatory, including the assistance of Mr. Davies in evaluating these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10249

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
F. A. Herschel Griesbach
Date:
[4 April 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.135
Summary:

Has signed the certificate, and stated that FG is known to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10255

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
W. Herschel Griesbach
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.140a
Summary:

Sends £5 note. This is all he can spare. Has no recollection of ever meeting him and their relationship is very remote. Wishes a speedy improvement in his prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William A. Baillie- Hamilton
Date:
1848-[6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.209 & 23.29
Summary:

Thanks for the offer of 25 copies of the Admiralty Manual. Thinks contributors should receive 6 copies instead of the 2 copies originally intended. Some misunderstanding of his proposals regarding returns of information. Printer has made a blunder in the Manual and JH has given orders for new pages to be substituted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10383

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Emerson Headlam
Date:
[13 June 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.263 & 22.198
Summary:

When he was staying with Headlam he arranged to show him round a chemical works. Wonders if the sketch JH made at the time of a method for reducing chemical fumes is still extant. Would be glad to receive a copy of it, and the name of the works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10393

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George W. Hearn
Date:
[2 February 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.273 & 22.299
Summary:

Is little conversant in physiology so is unable to discuss GH's theories. Suggests some alterations to the text of the article.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10417

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[4 February 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.298 & 22.112
Summary:

Congratulates him on his discovery of the parallax of Alpha Centauri. Comments on this and makes suggestions for further examination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10434

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1843]-10
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0013.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recommends buying optics for 7.5-inch telescope from Metz and Mahlers in Munich and having those mounted in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10445

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[15 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.323 & 22.251
Summary:

Has been considering what principle should be followed in the computation of the orbits of double stars. Gives his views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10459

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John R. Hind
Date:
[14 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.337 & 22.325
Summary:

Obviously a ring of planets is being discovered. Congratulations on the discovery. Is the reading based on one night's observations only? Gives it a female name, possibly Iris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.412 & 22.40
Summary:

Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10568

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
P. H. Holland
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.445 & 22.207
Summary:

Comments on the pros and cons of a statue or professorship in memory of John Dalton. Would favor a professorship. Thinks the rules should be amended. Knows a good man for the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Luke Howard
Date:
[14 September 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.7 & 22.284
Summary:

Will distribute the prospectuses of LH's book as desired, but regrets he will be unable to subscribe for a copy himself as its price is too expensive for his means. Pleased to hear of his good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1067

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[3 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.2
Summary:

Tells WT about JH developing the thermographic paper which is susceptible to 'calorific' and 'chemical' rays of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1068

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Spencer J. A.] Compton
Date:
[8 July 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.6
Summary:

The Physical [?] Committee is meeting the next day to deal with the question of establishing a magnetic and meteorological observatory. JH [Chair of the Physical Committee?] cannot attend the meeting and sends his supportive, but cautioning, comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1069

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[20 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.8
Summary:

Supports the remeasurement of N. L. Lacaille's geodetic arc in South Africa, giving a number of reasons for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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