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Herschel5880

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1867-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.6
Summary:

Regarding the work of Emmanuel Liais (astronomer).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6658

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.361
Summary:

Regarding the doubtful actions of a Lieut. R. J. Morrison falsely obtaining names purporting to support his scheme for observations. Intends to lay the matter before William Parsons [3rd Earl of Rosse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11306

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.211
Summary:

Sends an extract from JH's letter, which has been printed in the Moniteur.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6659

From:
Christopher Cooke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.362
Summary:

Thanks for his prompt reply to his query about Lieut. R. J. Morrison. He has discovered the horoscope of Edmond Halley.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6685

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.3
Summary:

Has not had time until now to carry out experiments on 'the central spot' as seen in photographs as related in JH's last letter. His recent trials with various lenses have verified JH's theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6687

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.5
Summary:

Regarding various types of glass for lenses. Will make two of JH's reading glasses if he will send details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6689

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.7
Summary:

Thanks for letter and details of his paper in the R.S.P.T. Wishes there was an index of authors and subjects for students. Theories regarding the action of light on glass. Has interested Messrs. Chance in his theories. Gives reasons why he wants a reading glass of 3 1/2 inches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7749

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1867]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 14/1.192 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Council on Education requests loan of several portraits owned by JH for use in Second National Portrait Exhibition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6378

From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.143
Summary:

Would be grateful if he would inform him where his paper on concert pitch is published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4418

From:
W[illiam] Cave Thomas
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.433
Summary:

Discusses matters of aesthetics; praises JH's ideas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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