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Herschel4080

From:
[Mario Gemmellaro]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1827]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0399; Reel 1087
Summary:

Awaits JH's instructions on duplicating barometer observations taken at Mt. Etna. Francesco Lunn visits, will verify observations made by MG. MG congratulates JH on the success of his efforts to measure the brightness of light with precision.

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John Herschel Project
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Faraday0338

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
3 November 1827
Source of text:
RS MS HS 26.33
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel1212

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.33
Summary:

A furnace for glass making is under construction at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10026

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1827-11-5 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.361
Summary:

Arrangements about meeting JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5946

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.69
Summary:

Is sending him a proofsheet of the first of his charts of the zodiac. Does he think the work worthwhile, and is it suitable for printing in the Memoirs?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10191

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.78
Summary:

The health of Robert Woodhouse is very precarious and wonders if JH would be interested in the Plumian Professorship. Is sure of support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5272

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.217
Summary:

Has visited Louvain and also a steam engine factory near Liége. Account of various excursions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9062

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.170
Summary:

Pleased to learn that they share the same view of the reform of chemical nomenclature. Discusses various professorships at Cambridge and the question of who should head the R.S.L. Praises Richard Jones's ideas in political economy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8477

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.457
Summary:

Attended inquest regarding the 'calamitous' fate of [James] Grahame. Is sending JH inquest report, which contains important information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10193

From:
Richard Gwatkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
30 November [1827]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.79
Summary:

Further regarding the Lucasian Professorship. Only two candidates left, Charles Babbage and G. B. Airy, and the former is not in a good position. Outlines the duties of the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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