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Herschel10487

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.365
Summary:

Has heard from W. H. Smyth that JH is suffering from serious and protracted indisposition. Hopes he will soon be restored to health as he himself has been.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10721

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.74
Summary:

Sends a letter of praise for the family Herschel, including especially JH and his father, William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10905

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.254
Summary:

Hastens to acknowledge his letter and regrets the Literary Society will not be able to count JH among its members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1093

From:
George Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0002; Reel 1062
Summary:

Received JH's letter of resignation during ministerial crisis but elected not to present it to Queen Victoria. Send it to GG's successor [H. J. Temple], together with testimony to merits of W. H. Barton as JH's successor. [JH's daughter] Caroline continues well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10952

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.296
Summary:

Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11397

From:
Elias Loomis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.308
Summary:

Has recently published a volume on Practical Astronomy and dispatched a copy via Messrs. Trubner for JH. Believes it fills a need as there has been no suitable work available for beginners.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11417

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.328
Summary:

Henry Lawson has presented all his meteorological instruments and his transit instrument to this Observatory. Hopes to study the relation of the atmosphere to the prevalence of disease. Wonders if the Government or some society would be willing to finance assistant in the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11801

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.161
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the ill health of JH. Believes that a sea voyage to the Cape would work wonders. The transit circle is in full working order. Comments on some of the work connected with it. Has heard that an accident had occurred to William Parsons' (3rd Earl of Rosse) 6-foot speculum. No news of David Livingstone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12076

From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.442-3
Summary:

Pleased to hear that JH's daughter is to be her successor. Thinks the Queen is right though AM's letters will not turn out to be so pro-slavery as given out to be. [Postscript gives reasons for her resignation.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12077

From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.444
Summary:

Regrets to hear that JH has been ill. Gives the title of her book and the reasons for her views on slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12174

From:
Melbourne University
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.32
Summary:

Would like an opinion on the question of attendance fees paid by students attending their lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12237

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.94
Summary:

Best wishes for JH's health and convalescence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12326

From:
A. B. Orlebar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.183
Summary:

Has been nominated Professor of Maths at the Native College and is in charge of the Observatory, now being erected. Would welcome suggestions from JH as to observations that would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13481

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0715; Reel 1089
Summary:

Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] must first refer JH's resignation to Queen Victoria. [?] encouraged Aberdeen to do it quickly, while Aberdeen is still in office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13620

From:
James J. Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0005; Reel 1062
Summary:

Thanks for JH's letter to Mr. McCulloch on JA's behalf. Hopes for permanent appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13662

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0044.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Delayed paying [W. O.] Young until JH approves papers on Hannibal claim [for ship's salvage].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13663

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0044.2; Reel 1062
Summary:

Encloses two Mint documents relating to wages for Patrick Shanahan and another worker. JH failed to return papers on Hannibal claim.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13664

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0045.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

In JH's report on state of Crimean Medal to Lord Panmure [Fox Maule], be aware that Benjamin Wyon may not have working dies ready when promised.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13665

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0045.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends letter from Mr. Roberts, memo on silver, and other papers. R. F. Suft ordered boxes to be made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13666

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0046; Reel 1087
Summary:

Policy on adding alloy to gold coins. Reviews JH's instructions for WB during JH's absence. Hopes JH will heal. Should WB hunt up G. Baillie again regarding Ceylon coinage?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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