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SOMERVILLE323

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
John Herschel
Date:
2 Oct 1866
Source of text:
HS 9.127, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10240

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.127
Summary:

Has taken Mary Somerville's manuscript [On Molecular and Microscopic Science] to John Murray. Would like JH's opinion on the scientific value of her manuscript, and if he could assist her in seeing it through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5545

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.35
Summary:

Thanks JH for promptly signing memorial [see CB's 1866-9-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3622

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.163
Summary:

Wonders if mathematical result recently presented by [J. A.] Serret was published many years ago by JH. Comments on recurrence of identical problems in mathematical study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4915

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.303 (C: RGO 6.478.336)
Summary:

Would like account of shooting stars by JH's son [Alexander]. Gives his observations on the properties of shooting stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11147

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.35
Summary:

Letter of general adulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13752

From:
Henry Francis Blanford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0107.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

As directed by Meteorological Committee, HB sends report on 1864 Calcutta cyclone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2227

From:
John Rate
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.471
Summary:

Trying to ascertain the time for the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites. Wants to know the proper correction for his own telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11528

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.443
Summary:

Did not intend to trouble him with his proofs, but as he has cited JH in the chapter dealing with the astronomical effect on climate he sends proofs for this chapter. Would like to quote JH's two letters on the subject. The whole book is set up and hopes to send the volume in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12006

From:
William C. Morland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.368
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's translation of Homer, which he values. Regrets to see JH's son so fatigued.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11531

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.446
Summary:

Was pleased to get his twelve pages of slips returned this morning. In one he proposes an alteration of 3% instead of 1003 to 1000. Which is correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6408

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 October [1866?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.173
Summary:

Is grateful for the volumes. Hopes his poetry endeavors will succeed. John Taylor is now at East Sheen. She has won a medal for photography at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE324

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
23 Oct 1866
Source of text:
HS 16.374, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2682

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.374
Summary:

Thanks for correcting proof sheets. Discusses JH's and [William] Grove's views on correlating physical forces. Tends to trust JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14726

From:
George Griffith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0921.5; Reel 1083
Summary:

Resolution reappointing JH and others to committee to persuade Russian government to establish magnetic observatory at Tiflis [Tbilisi, Georgia] under direction of Prof. [?] Moritz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4997

From:
F. W. A. Argelander
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.375
Summary:

Observations on a new variable star [T Coronae]. Enquiry regarding one of JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10344

From:
Henry Hardcastle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.227
Summary:

Regrets he should have felt so much anxiety about Maria (HH's wife and JH's daughter), but she is progressing well. Have settled down well in their new house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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