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Herschel10125

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15
Summary:

Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[23 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15 verso (C: RS:HS 23.120)
Summary:

Thanks RG for a copy of the History of Physical Astronomy; comments on the behavior of cometary tails.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[3 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.226
Summary:

About possible changes in the second edition of JH's Outlines Astr. due to the writings of another astronomer, Ignatio Porro.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10128

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.16
Summary:

Carrington will be communicating with JH regarding Ignatio Porro's instruments. Pleased to hear of the projected new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Is engaged translating D. F. J. Arago's Astronomy. Points out omissions in this work. Comments on the planet Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10129

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[21 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.228
Summary:

About viewing the solar eclipse, and the many errors in G. B. Airy's Lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10130

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.17
Summary:

Intends applying for the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Outlines the work he has already done in astronomy. Would like a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10131

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.18
Summary:

Is grateful for the testimonial JH has sent, and will be pleased to use it in support of his application to Sir G. C. Lewis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10132

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.19
Summary:

Has received a letter from Sir George Lewis stating that he has been appointed to the chair of Practical Astronomy at Glasgow University. Is grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10142

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.29
Summary:

Found his letter acknowledging the gift of his book awaiting him on his return from the continent. Reasons why he wrote the book. Has had letter from William Whewell. Hears that JH's health has not been good.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10143

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.30
Summary:

Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10144

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.31
Summary:

Sending the prospectus for the third volume of his Cathedra Petri. Would like his friends to talk about it, and a competent person to review it. Has just had a friendly letter from William Whewell, the only one of his friends now resident at College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Woronzow Greig
Date:
[2 August 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.38 & 23.177
Summary:

Returns Mary Somerville's note and the papers. Does not feel competent to give his opinion on the papers as a whole as there are parts outside his field of study. Comments on some of the points raised, and on the whole he disagrees with the conclusions of the papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10152

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Woronzow Greig
Date:
[7 August 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.39 & 23.178
Summary:

Has kept Mary Somerville's papers a little longer. If these papers are to be published they would require considerable revision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10175

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.62
Summary:

Has been unable to carry on his astronomical pursuits for the past three years. Would like to visit JH to see the construction of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Henry Griesbach
Date:
[13 January 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.63
Summary:

Sorry to hear he has been laid up, but his recovery has been quicker than his own. Unable to help him as his own lands have to be sold, but encloses a check for £20, which please acknowledge with a promissory note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10218

From:
George [Hamilton]-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.104
Summary:

The B.A.A.S. meeting is to be held at Aberdeen and would be pleased to accommodate JH should he be attending the meeting. Will not be going himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10230

From:
Mary Grantham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1859-9]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.117
Summary:

Is pleased that JH has been appointed to succeed Elizabeth Baily at Tavistock Place. Regarding a situation for Miss Baily's servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10238

From:
George Bellas Greenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.125
Summary:

The metrical system is decaying. Does not see any future for the standard yard. A universal language is a necessity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10256

From:
Richard Griffin & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1859-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.141
Summary:

Is thinking of publishing a biographical dictionary and encloses an article on JH, which they would like him to revise if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10266

From:
C. Gubbins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.150
Summary:

Has just received the Admiralty Manual. Thinks it would be helpful if some tables for determining the heights of mountains by means of the barometer could be included in the next edition. Points out an error in the Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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