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Herschel10183

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.70
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's letter and criticisms on his book Le ciel. Comments on some of JH's criticisms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10184

From:
Amédée Victor Guillemin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.71
Summary:

Is preparing a new edition of his book Le ciel, which J. N. Lockyer is translating into English. Would like to reproduce new information on shooting stars and meteors and would like JH's assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10185

From:
Johannes von Gumpach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.72
Summary:

Has published a pamphlet on the True Figure and Dimensions of the Figure of the Earth, which he sends for his comments. Has had no success with G. B. Airy. Has found an error in J. F. Encke's work on the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10187

From:
Johannes von Gumpach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 September 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.74
Summary:

Thanks for his frank statement on his pamphlet, but would like his opinion later when he has studied it more thoroughly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10188

From:
Johannes von Gumpach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.75
Summary:

Has had no further communication from JH and would be pleased to receive any further comments if JH has now read the pamphlet more thoroughly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10190

From:
Johannes von Gumpach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.77
Summary:

Comments on JH's objections. Hopes to print some of the correspondence in his forthcoming book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10200

From:
Johann Galle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.86
Summary:

A note of thanks for copies of recent writings by JH and his son Alexander.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10202

From:
Francis Galton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.88
Summary:

Intends going to Spain for the eclipse to make observations on solar radiation. Would like advice on the type of actinometer to use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10203

From:
Mrs. Gardiner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.89
Summary:

Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10207

From:
Rider Garrett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.93
Summary:

JH's notes and version of the first canto of Dante's Inferno has made him attempt a version in the original rhyming meter. Would like his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10209

From:
Rider Garrett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 September [1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.95
Summary:

Is very grateful for his comments on her translation of Dante's Inferno. Will obtain Mr. Ford's version. Intends to continue with her translation though she sees no prospect of it being printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10216

From:
Thomas Goodchild
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.102
Summary:

Sending a descriptive pamphlet of an optical invention of his own for simple experiments with color.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10222

From:
C. H. Gordon-Lennox
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.108
Summary:

Has been considering the subject of standard weights and measures and thinks a Royal Commission is the best idea. Regrets that JH's health prevents him from being a member.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10223

From:
F. Gough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.109
Summary:

His note and the maps have arrived safely. Has made the necessary arrangements for the night of the 10th.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10225

From:
Andrew Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.111
Summary:

Has been urged to apply for the Headmastership of Sir Joseph Williamson's School at Rochester and would like JH's opinion on his suitability. Encloses a note from Edward Cooper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10226

From:
Andrew Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.112
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10228

From:
James Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.114
Summary:

Sending the dimensions of the Great Stone in the quarry near Baalbek. Has sent his paper to the Consul in Egypt. Greatly enjoyed his stay at the Herschels'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10229

From:
A[lexander Henley] Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.116
Summary:

Would like some contributions from JH for the Churchman's Family Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10233

From:
Asa Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.120
Summary:

The missing parts will be sent in the Spring. The Academy would be pleased to receive any of JH's publications. Thanks for the pamphlet 'On Atoms.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10237

From:
W. R. Greenhill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.124
Summary:

Is grateful for the testimonial and for the favorable way in which he is regarded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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