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Herschel6194

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.319 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is much obliged for his advice regarding [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Will send him the proof sheets as available. Has he seen Gerard Moll's Decline of Science in England?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6195

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.320 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is grateful for his observations on the method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Fearon Fallows is seriously ill; does JH know of a suitable successor?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5317

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.264
Summary:

Is sending a query from Florence, also a letter from Vincenzio Antinori, which please return. Additional facts supporting his views expressed in the Decline of Science. Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has been challenged over government of the R.S.L. Engine progresses well. [Also contains draft of reply which is the same as JH's 1831-9-13.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2113

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.360
Summary:

Introduces Miss Hope, who has been studying mathematics with WR. WR has made some curious discoveries in Voltaic electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE253

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
14 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.392, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2700

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.392
Summary:

Brought a copy of Mrs. Somerville's book [Mechanism of the Heavens] to Chancellor [Henry Brougham]. Wants JH to review it for the Quarterly Review. The Chancellor wishes to know if JH would like to be knighted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9079

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.183
Summary:

Comments negatively on whether photonomy is a proper name for the study of light. Has suggested that the B.A.A.S. invite eminent scientists to survey their specialties. Discusses whether B.A.A.S. should meet at Cambridge. Has published his review of JH's Prelim. Discourse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6196

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.321 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

His views on a successor to the Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE255

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
25 Sep 1831?
Source of text:
HS 16.411, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2718

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 September [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.411
Summary:

Invites Herschels to dinner at Mrs. Turno's. Wishes to take a look at sky when JH gets home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE256

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
27 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.394, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2702

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.394
Summary:

Received word from the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] that he mentioned knighting JH to King [William IV]. If JH does not want this honor, he should write the Chancellor immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE257

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
29 Sep 1831
Source of text:
HS 16.395, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2703

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.395
Summary:

Says JH virtually has no choice concerning accepting knighthood, because it is the will of the Chancellor [Henry Brougham] and King [William IV]. Urges JH to acquiesce for the benefit of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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