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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

Herschel10527

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.404
Summary:

Sending some crystals on behalf of J. Howard. Comments on them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9488

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.233
Summary:

Comments on some of JH's geological papers. Has received a paper on Yorkshire geology from R. I. Murchison.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6870

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.174
Summary:

His paper on double stars is required for press so would be grateful if it could be sent along. The society is short of papers for reading so any JH can produce would be very welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9281

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.36
Summary:

Is grateful for the copies of his notes on his observations. Has compared them with his own and found them remarkably similar. JH should see Mr. Hildyard of Eton if he wishes to compare notes on their expeditions. Regarding JH's measurement of Etna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2114

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.361
Summary:

Is a candidate for Rectorship of Ayr Academy. Asks for testimonial from JH. Having financial difficulties and must leave London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10910

From:
James Ivory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.256
Summary:

Packet sent to Scotland has now been delivered. Would like JH's advice on how to express thanks in the proper quarter. Thinks science would benefit by the presence of G. B. Airy or W. R. Hamilton at Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6197

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.322 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is sending the first sheet of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Regarding the costs of printing this catalogue. Fearon Fallows has died and Thomas Henderson has been appointed in his place. Congratulations on JH's knighthood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5319

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.266
Summary:

Please could he obtain through Miss Caroline Herschel several copies of the Hannover Gazette which includes his own name when he was awarded the Guelphic Order. There is talk that Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) is going to Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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