From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Higgins
Date:
2 Aug [1852]
Source of text:
Lincolnshire Archives (HIG/4/2/2/6)
Summary:
Discusses rent reduction and possibility of a lease.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
George Ransome
Date:
5 Aug [1852]
Source of text:
Yale University Medical Historical Library, Harvey Cushing / John Hay Whitney Medical Library (William Finkelstein autograph collection 1747–1979 (MS 19th cent+) vol. 2)
Summary:
Forwards an order for £1 1s in response to a circular from Ipswich Museum.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Erasmus Darwin
Date:
27 Aug [1852]
Source of text:
DAR 210.6: 4
Summary:
Thanks for his letter; hopes he is managing all right [at Rugby?].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.358
Summary:
Has found another planet [Fortuna]; gives readings. Finds that the famous eclipse of Thales took place in 585 B.C., not 610 B.C., as stated by Francis Baily and Mr. Altmann.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Hearn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.174
Summary:
Thanks him for the testimonial for his son who has recently died, leaving two children unprovided for. Can he assist with a place at Christ's Hospital for one?
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0438; Reel 1055
Summary:
Asks advice about investments. Received photographs from John [?].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.22; Reel 1055
Summary:
Permission granted for issue of £50,000. Please return CT's note to JH instructing that only new coins be sent to Colonies.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0524; Reel 1053
Summary:
CH's news that Mrs. Jones is with Margaret Herschel relieves JH's anxiety. Questions treatment of Mr. Wolf's horse.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Louisa Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0534; Reel 1053
Summary:
Recalls ghost story told by Louisa. Answers question about primate hands. Recommends study of mathematics in order to understand art. Regards to [Mary C.] Lipscombe.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.9; Reel 1053
Summary:
Describes ship Earl of Aberdeen and son William's departure [for Scotland]. JH got lost returning from London Docks; describes squalid neighborhoods. Visited Elizabeth Baily, who is ill, and Mrs. Stewart, who is composed and well. J. C. Stewart and Rose Stewart are both ill. University Commission is finishing its report. Attitude toward dissenters is more liberal that JH expected. MH's concertina lessons with Mrs. Jones.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.10; Reel 1053
Summary:
Son Alexander has recovered and went with his brother John to Clapham School today. Will send J. F. L. P. Maclear's parcel to ship Meander. J. M. Cameron sent her translation of Part II of Dr. Heinemann's '[Pialiss?] van Actevelde.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.11; Reel 1053
Summary:
MH's birthday. Country needs bad harvest or expensive war to counteract 'monstrous plethora of gold' accumulated in England. Americans calling for naval war with England.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.12; Reel 1053
Summary:
MH's illness. Note from son Alexander at Clapham Grammar School. Martha [?] sends purse for MH's birthday. Balloon ascended to 19,000 feet yesterday with Charles Green, landed near Cambridge.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.13; Reel 1053
Summary:
Send bond that secures Peter Stewart's debt to JH; insurance company needs it. Let Mr. Wolf and Mr. Parkhurst arrange transfer of horse. Richard Jones seems well but complains about his feet. Forgot to mail Parkhurst's letters.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.14; Reel 1053
Summary:
Difficult to accept C.'s [daughter Caroline's?] choice. JH had other hopes for her. Mr. Wolf's mare is beautiful and well trained. Instructed Mrs. Wolf to meet both trains today. Leaves rest to MH. Five major issues at Mint and University Committee take up all of JH's time. Will dine at Lady Bryant's tomorrow. Railroad investments. Send Peter Stewart's bond quickly.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.15; Reel 1053
Summary:
Sad that MH's health is poor while facing 'deplorable affair' with MH's mother. JH's strength has returned. University Commission concluded its report this week. Attended Lady Bryant's dinner, met E. M. [Eneas Mackintosh?], who considers 'it all arranged.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[28 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0543.16; Reel 1053
Summary:
Describes [G. H.] Gordon, who visited JH at Mint yesterday. Sends copy of University Commission report. Recounts struggle between Adam Sedgwick and George Peacock over report's conclusions.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.24; Reel 1087
Summary:
All Cambridge University Commissioners, including JH, have approved report. Adam Sedgwick will finalize it with Bishop of Chester [John Graham] tomorrow. Board will meet on 24 Aug. to review report.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.25; Reel 1087
Summary:
Sends final edition of report by Cambridge University Commissioners, who will meet on 30 Aug. to sign it.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0265.1; Reel 1087
Summary:
Explains wages of Mint workers doing piece work. Discourages plan to pay equal wages in all departments. Policy for promotions. Problem of gold ingots of non-standard weight and alloy being imported by Bank of England.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project