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Herschel4311

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.19
Summary:

Discusses Lord Glenelg's role in the decision to keep him as Lieutenant Governor of the Cape and his support during the inquiry of AS's actions in a confrontation with the natives. Writes of Glenelg's retirement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2764

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.44
Summary:

Suggests JH include in his report a discussion of the 'dividing line of the positive and magnetic fluids' and 'separating line between the northern and southern intensities.' Presents C. F. Gauss's ideas on this topic. Suggests a trip plan for James Ross in order to obtain absolute measures of magnetic intensity on the globe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1347

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.294
Summary:

Sends JH a positive copy and a transparency. Remarks on JH's use of muriate of lead and asks JH to explain chemistry of it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2765

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.45
Summary:

Relays the opinions of a returning officer from St. Helena that a wooden building need not be built there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9562

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.294
Summary:

Regrets that JH had to write another letter regarding the two papers he forwarded. Missed him when in London. Saw L. J. M. Daguerre's specimen and also those of J. N. Niepce, the latter undoubtedly the originator. Has made an excursion to the volcanic region of the South of France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10621

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.2
Summary:

Will not be able to come to town for some time so sends answers to JH's comments on his Circular Register. Hopes JH can call to see him; then he can explain more fully.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2766

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.46
Summary:

Has presented the draft of the report to [T. R.] Robinson, [Charles] Wheatstone, and [J. F.] Daniell. Points out mistakes in the report. Remarks that the dipping needle has greatly improved over the years, thus increasing instrumental accuracy. Encloses Humphrey Lloyd's contribution to the report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3665

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.7
Summary:

Sends JH the name and address of the printer who has an engraving arranged for by RS of JH's portrait. Requests that JH give thirty copies to Lady Herschel for her own use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2767

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.47
Summary:

States he has received the list of instruments and their prices sent by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4691

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.80
Summary:

Has lost two sons with scarlet fever. Description of house at Playford, Sussex.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5508

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 July [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.408 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

On Friday the compensating bars will be embarked for the Cape; William Mann will be in charge of them at the Tower. Dr. T. R. Robinson is anxious to have some of the instruments from the Kew Observatory; does JH know how they may be obtained? Regarding an actinometer made by Robinson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14455

From:
James Calder Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0542; Reel 1093
Summary:

Advises JH to have Foreign Office send letter to Col. Campbell, consul in Alexandria, to accompany R.S.L.'s letter to Pasha. Otherwise, R.S.L. letter may be ignored. Good news from [Duncan Stewart]. JS is not going to Scotland; may visit Slough instead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1346

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.295
Summary:

Confused by an 'unfixed' photo from JH in which the image shows different effects from different colors of the spectrum. Also other comments on photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5462

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.364 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses two meteorological reports of J. A. Lloyd (who has been ill with fever), and a paper of Dr. T. R. Robinson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9811

From:
Joseph Goodall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.146
Summary:

Hopes JH will honor his election by attending his dinner on Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5507

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 July [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.407 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Is dismayed that Thomas Maclear is unable to obtain manual assistance at the Cape for the compensating bars. Bars were shipped on Friday. Next time JH passes the Admiralty he will show him the debris of the actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1693

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.179
Summary:

Declines an invitation to visit JH; comments on political situation in South Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2768

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.48
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Anticipates Lloyd's arrival. Worries he will not be ready with the necessary forms before James Ross sets sail. Includes many calculations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14203

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

The report by G. B. Airy, Thomas Henderson, and JH on N. L. Lacaille's stars will be brought forth at the next meeting of the B.A.A.S. JP requests a copy in advance of the meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14204

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

A report by JH, George Peacock, William Whewell, and Humphrey Lloyd on magnetic observations will be read at the B.A.A.S. meeting in August.

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John Herschel Project
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