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Herschel9773

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[6 February 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.2
Summary:

Accepts an invitation to dine with DG; invites DG to the anniversary meeting of the Astronomical Society; comments on scientific voyage being undertaken on behalf of R.S.L., and paid for by the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0351

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
5 March 1828
Source of text:
RI MS F1 N/3/04
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

RS-MM-000826

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
29 March 1828
Source of text:
MM/14/4, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000827

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
13 May 1828
Source of text:
MM/14/5, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel9774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.113 (C: RS:HS 21.21)
Summary:

Understands the Board of Longitude has been dissolved. Wonders what the position now is regarding the Optical Glass Committee. Outlines his own views and would welcome DG's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9775

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.114
Summary:

Has just returned from an exhausting meeting. Has no doubt funds will still be available for the Optical Glass experiments. Has written to Michael Faraday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9776

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.115
Summary:

Has had a note from J. W. Croker stating his willingness to help. Would like a sketch and details from Michael Faraday of the experiments now going on.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.27
Summary:

Comments on two business matters in the R.S.L., namely, the work of the Glass Committee and the question of calculation of observations made at Parramatta, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.116
Summary:

Giving his own and Michael Faraday's views concerning the continuation of the Glass experiments. Regarding the reduction of the Parramatta Observations. Does not wish to undertake it himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[17 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.117 & 21.28
Summary:

Last night he discovered Encke's Comet. Gives readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.118 & 21.29
Summary:

Hastens to correct his own error; the comet he observed is no comet, but one of his father's nebulae. Regrets the errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9781

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[7 November 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.31
Summary:

Should JH prepare a report for the R.S.L. Council on the work of the Glass Committee, including Michael Faraday's important results? W. H. Wollaston's health is failing. On recent sunspot and comet observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9782

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.119 & 21.42
Summary:

Is leaving London for many months and would therefore like his name removed from the Council of the Royal Society, and also his Vice-presidency to be terminated. Would like his name removed from the glass sub-committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9783

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.120
Summary:

Congratulates him on the cause of his temporary absence from London. Hopes he will reconsider his views on resignation from the offices of the R.S.L. at the end of the year. His resignation from the Glass sub-committee is a compliment to Michael Faraday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9784

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
1829-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.45
Summary:

Asks DG to respond to a note from George Rümker.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9785

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.120bis
Summary:

Time is approaching when the new members of council have to be considered. Has JH changed his mind about resigning. Hopes he will continue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9786

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[19 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.121 & 21.51
Summary:

Received his letter of the 17th today. Does not think he can change his mind about resigning from the council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9787

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.122
Summary:

Regrets the R.S.L. is to lose JH's services. Eilhard Mitscherlich has been nominated for a medal on JH's recommendation; can JH give DG some details of Mitscherlich's discoveries?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9788

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[24 November 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.123 & 21.52
Summary:

His library is in chaos at the moment due to house decoration, so he is unable to lay his hands on the note about Eilhard Mitscherlich. Gives a long survey of the work of Mitscherlich and states why in his opinion he should receive a medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0432

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
4 February 1830
Source of text:
Royal Institution of Cornwall, Eyns Autograph Collection, 469
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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