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Herschel11996

From:
D. C. E. van Monckhoven
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.358
Summary:

Sending an incomplete copy of the fourth edition of his own book [Traité général de photographie] on photography, which he would like to dedicate to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12465

From:
Henry Pearse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.331
Summary:

A daughter of Thomas Maclear is to spend several days with JH and his family before returning to the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12825

From:
Henry Michael Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862 to 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Solicitation by Geological Society of contributions for Charles Nichols, 22-year member who has 'fallen into...difficulty.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14717

From:
Mr. Abinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0917.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Requests donation to hospital.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2560

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.468
Summary:

Discusses a depression on a heliograph, which he cannot reconcile with [Frederick] Howlett's observations. Conjectures over-exposure in printing may be the culprit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3267

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.157
Summary:

Invites JH to meeting of Balloon Committee and updates everything in previous letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3511

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.158
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on balloon ascents, to be presented at next Balloon Committee meeting. Explains enclosed letters and diagrams regarding ascents; mentions that new thermometer suggested by JH is under construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel352

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.392.381
Summary:

Has sent an R.S.L. membership application certificate for GA to sign and send on.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4118

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[29 January 1862]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Arranged for Maggie Maclear to be met after her arrival in England and for her trip back to Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel424

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[23 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.2
Summary:

Is preparing a list of nebulae and their positions; does GA think anyone would print them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel425

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 January 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.5
Summary:

Suggests preparing an estimate of the cost of preparing and printing a nebula catalogue so JH can approach the R.S.L. [see GA's 1862-1-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4532

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses plans for a hot-air balloon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6240

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Receives report from Crystal Palace concerning balloon test.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6498

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] January [1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.264
Summary:

Sorry to hear that the almanac did not reach him. Would be glad for any of JH's comments. Has put previous address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6499

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.265
Summary:

Is glad his article on central forces pleased him. Sends one of his latest solutions. Would like a few lines by way of a testimonial. Has been unfortunate when applying for positions as he has lacked support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6589

From:
George F. Chambers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.330
Summary:

Will be pleased to furnish details of instruments used in a future edition. What does JH think of his attempts to copy his originals?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6672

From:
Henry C. Criswick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.376
Summary:

Is grateful that he has been allowed to dedicate his book to JH. Will incorporate the suggestions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6790

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.107
Summary:

Sending a copy of a book he has found of great benefit. News of his household. Mrs. Gordon (JH's daughter Caroline) must have been shocked at the death of the Prince Consort.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7648

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Estimates seven weeks and £10 to compute JH's nebulae data. Suggests JH use new 'Skeleton Form.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7649

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.3; Reel 10 (ACCS: RGO 6.200.3)
Summary:

[Responding to JH's 1862-1-23], states that R.A.S. finances not sufficient to publish JH's 'Catalogue of Nebulae,' but R.S.L. is 'rolling in wealth.' Work could be done at [Greenwich Observatory], where GA is already printing 'Skeleton Forms for Precessions.' Forwarded R.S.L. certificate for [E. J.] Lowe to W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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