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Herschel6711

From:
Charles G. B. Daubeny
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1868 or 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.28
Summary:

Printed prospectus for volume of poems on Natural History and Physical Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10656

From:
Henry Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.29
Summary:

Makes no claim to originality for his experiments; thinks highly of Dr. W. C. Wells but would like to know whether [Pierre] Prévost's theory is tenable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8005

From:
Friedrich August Theodor Winnecke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.272
Summary:

Needs some information about the astronomical sweeps carried out by JH's father, William. FW comments about the location and shape of some nebulae, and what seem to be differences with other catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6809

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.126
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply about his father's papers on double-stars. Had no idea that Angelo Secchi's Means were so inaccurate. Gives the principle on which his own Means are based. The weather has been wretched and most unsuitable for any observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11151

From:
Henry Samuel King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.39
Summary:

Did not contemplate gratuitous contributions from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9889

From:
John Gorham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.223
Summary:

Some years ago JH witnessed his experiments on the rotation of discs. Has written a paper on this subject and would be glad of his comments on whether he has chosen the right forms for the colors of the circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2599

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.497
Summary:

Will assume trusteeship if he is named in the document. Discusses trying to find Neptune with his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10594

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.472
Summary:

Hopes he can have JH's vote. Would like to add JH's name to his committee, which would not involve him in any work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14070

From:
Frederic J. Jackson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0291; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends copy of FJ's new theory of musical scale. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12827

From:
Secretaries to Beresford-Hope's Committee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.5; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Ask election support for A. J. Beresford-Hope, representing Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10595

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.473
Summary:

Many thanks. There is no name he prizes more than JH's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10228

From:
James Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.114
Summary:

Sending the dimensions of the Great Stone in the quarry near Baalbek. Has sent his paper to the Consul in Egypt. Greatly enjoyed his stay at the Herschels'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14091

From:
Thomas R. Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0309; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of TJ's uncle, W. R. Dawes. Funeral is tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8424

From:
Hubert Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 February 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.306
Summary:

Sends article on temporary color-blindness. G. B. Airy's book on sound [On Sound and Atmospheric Vibrations] is finished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6403

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.168
Summary:

Sending him photographs and mounts for him to sign and return. Can keep one for himself. Remembers the day she spent with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2601

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.498
Summary:

Has autographs showing the spots' motion. Will send them soon. Expresses regret at the death of W. R. Dawes. Refers to recent article on the optician George Merz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3328

From:
A. J. Simpson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.208
Summary:

Requests financial assistance in building a new church in JH's parish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5749

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.236
Summary:

Giving some lectures and asks JH for permission to quote from his writings

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4228

From:
H. Turberville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.378a
Summary:

Asks for JH's advice over a defective pair of glass discs. Discusses possibility of manufacturing optical discs in conjunction with the artist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8360

From:
Henry Enfield Roscoe and Joseph Baxendell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.161a
Summary:

[Form letter] Notice of next meeting of Manchester Literary and Philosophical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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