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Herschel13371

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1864-1 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0602.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encloses copy of JH's essay entitled The Yard, the Pendulum, & the Metre... (1863). Speculates on causes for deviation in pendulum measurements. Recommends using torsion gravimeters in 'proposed operation.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[G. Wharton Simpson?]
Date:
[1864 to 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0745; Reel 1089
Summary:

If enclosed item is accepted for publication in Photographic News, JH wants to inspect its press, especially 'as respects the Cipher,' and to receive 25 copies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13879

From:
George Alexander Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0226; Reel 1087
Summary:

Treasury Commissioners ask that surviving members of 1853 Standards Committee reexamine Parliamentary standards of length and measure preserved at office of Exchequer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14054

From:
William Edward Hickson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0276; Reel 1087
Summary:

Replies to opinions of astronomers [regarding moon's influence on weather]. Still waiting to hear from JH's son Alexander whether microscopists have searched for foraminifera in meteorites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1418

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[7 January 1864]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/RS428a
Summary:

Note accompanying report on paper by G. B. Airy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14593

From:
Walter White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0579.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

G. B. Airy's paper has been received at R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14626

From:
Alfred Yeomans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 January 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0611; Reel 1086
Summary:

Poses question of sun's differential gravitational attraction on opposite sides of earth, inspired by JH's article ['Sun,' 1863] in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1655

From:
George Shepherd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.141
Summary:

Argues against JH's position that weather forecasts cannot be made for more than 48 hours in advance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Shepherd
Date:
[17 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.142
Summary:

Responds to GS's 1864-1-16.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1657

From:
George Shepherd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.143
Summary:

The argument continues [see JH's 1864-1-17 & GS's 1864-1-16].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1950

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
François N. M. Moigno
Date:
[30 January 1864]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.29 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.20 & ACCS: TxU:H/L-0244; Reel 1054)
Summary:

FM has published, in translation, JH's article ['Weather and Weather Prophets' (1864)], already published in Good Words. JH was not aware that this was FM's intent, and JH warns him that some editors may be sensitive about such matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2262

From:
Thomas Spring-Rice
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.481
Summary:

Platinum pound-weight standard is deteriorating. Wants Treasury to bring it and the yard standard under observation of surviving committee members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3277

From:
Smith, Beck & Beck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.219
Summary:

Sending photographs of moon's surface.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3493

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[1864?]
Source of text:
RS RR.5.8
Summary:

Reports on G. B. Airy's analysis [R.S.P.T., 153,. 617-] of 177 magnetic storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel376

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26] January 1864
Source of text:
RGO 6.85.158
Summary:

Raises with GA the likelihood of an error in a date of a transit of Mercury in a paper by F. A. Winnecke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel377

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1864]
Source of text:
RGO 6.85.161
Summary:

Replies to JH about the date of the transit of Mercury [see JH's 1864-1-[26]].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4094

From:
John Taylor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.332
Summary:

Discusses aspects of JT's new book [The Great Pyramid], especially its front matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4442

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.86
Summary:

Asks JH for information on the Beaufoy Clock owned by R.A.S., which is now missing. Requests JH to read R.A.S. Annual Report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4543

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.85
Summary:

Thanks JH for solar observations. Discusses 'willow leaves' observations made at Greenwich Observatory after following JH's suggestions for solar eyepiece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4883

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.270
Summary:

Regarding Thomas Spring-Rice (1st Baron Monteagle), the Treasury and the Commission on Weights and Measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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