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Herschel9867

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1853
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.201
Summary:

Saw Mrs. A. Gordon yesterday. Finds that JH dines alone; would be pleased if he would join him anytime when convenient. Had a long letter from Mr. Pellew today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1380

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.30
Summary:

Surprised by length of spectrum produced by the combustion of metals, using electricity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2925

From:
J. F. Julius Schmidt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.177
Summary:

Sends work on shooting stars. Requests all information on telescopic meteors. Realizes that the frequency (nombre horaire) and the variation (variation horaire) of the shooting stars remains unknown. Hopes for global cooperation in this matter. Sends work on total solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14541

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

What quantity of copper coins for Ireland and colonies should be called for in bids? Estimate at least 300 tons for Ireland. What quantity in sterling is equivalent to one ton of copper pence, halfpence, and farthings? What colony ordered half- and quarter-farthings? [JH annotation: Ton of copper = £224. Ionian Isles and Ceylon use small copper coins.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6382

From:
Charles Hay Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.147
Summary:

Sending letters of introduction for JH's son [William] when he visits India and wishing him success in his appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14454

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0541; Reel 1093
Summary:

Address of William Lassell in Malta. Congratulations on appointment of JH's son William to H.E.I.C. and on marriage of JH's daughter Caroline. Testing of standard measure bars at Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14038

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0268.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards coinage return, assay book, and one letter to JH during JH's illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3123

From:
Thomas Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.133
Summary:

Is having letters regarding 'Southern Telescope' sent to JH. Requests JH's remarks, to be read at committee meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14542

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please comment on enclosed letter from Thomson Hankey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4396

From:
William Thomson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.436
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of the third edition of his Laws of Thought.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3087

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.252
Summary:

Congratulations on marriage of JH's daughter Caroline Herschel. Expects JH has received works sent 1852-12-11. Sends more but assures JH he must not read everything.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11799

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.159
Summary:

Has just heard that Caroline Herschel is to marry the Hon. Mr. Gordon. Sends her his best wishes. This week TM hopes to commence the alteration to the circle room.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11662

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.27
Summary:

Hardly likes to trouble him to read the enclosed. Gives his views on the gold question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14543

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.3; Reel 1093
Summary:

Found missing papers, including [James] Pennington's memorandum. Sends them to JH. Please send H. D. Harness's memorandum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel304

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1853]
Source of text:
RGO 6.59.184
Summary:

A note accompanying a book of observations being forwarded to JH by GA, and coming from Georgetown, USA.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14544

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prefers that Henry Finch and Mr. Hill, Jr. be assigned to temporary positions in Mint. Send official letter to Lord Aberdeen [G. Hamilton-Gordon] about this. That leaves one patronage appointment for W. G. Hayter to fill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14546

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0553.6; Reel 1093
Summary:

Return George Arbuthnot's final memorandum on Australian mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11663

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.28
Summary:

Comments on the currency. Thinks it would be feasible to share tutors for their children as the name of JH would attract men with superior ability.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1789

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.2
Summary:

Has heard that one of JH's daughters [Amelia] has been hurt by burning; expresses concern.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1788

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0636.1 (C: RGO 6.341.30)
Summary:

The standardization of weights and measures is moving ahead; the question of storage of standards must be addressed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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