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Herschel2235

From:
Rummohun [?] Roy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.505
Summary:

Aware that letter of 3 April did not reach the Herschels' home until after the engagement. Wishes to explain the apparent neglect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2169

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.414
Summary:

Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6732

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.50
Summary:

Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5709

From:
Nathaniel Bowditch [Sr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.200
Summary:

Has received copies of his papers that he communicated to the R.S.L. for which he thanks him. JH's study on Natural Philosophy has been reprinted in the States. Has forwarded the second volume of Mécanique céleste, one for him and one for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5795

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.266
Summary:

His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8030

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.298a
Summary:

Commissioned to ask JH to select painter and to sit for half-length portrait to be placed in Old House at St. John's. Received JH's paper on the measures of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7274

From:
Thomas Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.454
Summary:

Capt. Beaufort has just put two of JH's letters into his hands. Is conscious of the kindly way in which JH entered into the problem. Would like the chance of a conversation with him on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2883

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.374
Summary:

Sends news of a cholera epidemic to help JH make his summer plans. Mentions a number of new cases from Altona, Hamburg, and Berlin. Asks JH not to spread information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10076

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.413
Summary:

Wants to hear more specifics of JH's travel plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2884

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.375
Summary:

Sends two bottles of Claret and a box to be forwarded for [Francis] Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7352

From:
John Murray [Sr.?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 to 1841]-6-23
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/1.5.7; Reel 7
Summary:

Compliments to 'Sir John Hershall.' Sends four copies of next issue of Quarterly Review. Will send twelve copies of JH's article tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10354

From:
Charles L. Harding
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.237
Summary:

Thanks JH for his recent writings on double stars, and comments on a number of observational issues related to the same topic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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