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Herschel9551

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.280
Summary:

Returned suddenly from the continent and found JH's letter to his brother awaiting him. Outlines his reason for applying for the vacant post at the University and would welcome a testimonial from JH. Brewster is his chief rival. Gives a few observations on his recent trip to the continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10659

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.32
Summary:

Sends items by F. W. Bessel and G. A. Plana. Will be dispatching boxes to various European towns next week and will be pleased to include any items from JH. His observations made recently show interesting results. Comments on these results and the influence of the bore.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7263

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.444
Summary:

Is gratified by the way in which JH has spoken of J. W. Lubbock's suitability as a Parliamentary candidate. Sends details of the resolutions passed at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7265

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.446
Summary:

Hopes that JH will not be absent from the Poll as great harm will be done if he is. Has circulated his letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7266

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.447
Summary:

The altered state of events makes his last letter redundant. J. W. Lubbock has retired from the contest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4975

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.358
Summary:

Has asked L. F. Debure to send to JH the third volume of the Memoirs of the Foreign Correspondents of the Academy of Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4668

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.53
Summary:

Observations on the gravimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10340

From:
William Vernon Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 December [1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.223
Summary:

Has great hopes for the success of the [B.A.A.S.]. Would like JH's advice on the phenomenon of radiant matter to the laws of common matter, which he is preparing for a future meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1921

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1832]
Source of text:
DMC L.928A.2
Summary:

A circular letter to the electors of the University of Cambridge, asking for their support in the upcoming poll for representative to Parliament [see JH's 1832-11-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9834

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.168
Summary:

Regarding J. W. Lubbock's Committee and JH's letter. Will probably meet at the Cambridge election. Unable to vote for Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10078

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.415
Summary:

Has just put his son, Robert, into an institution for 'persons of unsound mind.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9552

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.281
Summary:

Is sorry to trouble him again but would like a letter from JH that he can print with his testimonials, as David Brewster has now printed JH's letter, also [William?] Ritchie. Awaits the results before setting out for Europe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5328

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.275
Summary:

Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4669

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.54
Summary:

Requests that the engravings for the catalogue of nebulae be speeded up. Further observations on the gravimeter. Observations on W. R. Hamilton's experiments on biaxial crystals using A. J. Fresnel's wave surface theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5330

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.277
Summary:

Is delighted that JH is coming to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5987

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.113
Summary:

Has forwarded the parcel as requested. Is unable to send O. F. Mossotti's parcel as he does not know his address. Wilhelm Olbers' letter is being translated. Attended a committee meeting of the R.S.L. on a new telescope. Printing of the Memoirs has been delayed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12024

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.386
Summary:

Would like JH to have his portrait painted by H. W. Pickersgill, at no cost, before JH departs for the Cape. RM's wife is in Hampshire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10079

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.416
Summary:

On the health of the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4393

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.249
Summary:

Sights bright patch on moon; asks JH to confirm the observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2207

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.451
Summary:

Introduces JH to a Sanskrit professor. Has heard JH may travel to the Cape, but thinks family matters may deter him from going.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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