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Herschel11920

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.282
Summary:

Comments on the quality of some of the double star observations in print.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14163

From:
Robert Mushet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0388; Reel 1087
Summary:

Gratitude for JH's generous testimonial on RM's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3105

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.270
Summary:

Thanks for proofed pages. Received Astronomische Beobachtungen auf der Sternwarte zu Bonn. Finished determining by electric means the different observational longitudes of Leiden and Brussels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2460

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 October [1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.314
Summary:

Thanks JH for information regarding Henry Brougham [see ES's 1868-9-29 & 1868-10-8]. Also for comment on polarization of aurora. Encloses Captain [John?] Hay's letter, but not plate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4166

From:
Thomas P. Thompson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.349a
Summary:

Thanks JH for his pamphlet on musical scales.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2435

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.289
Summary:

Discusses [William] Sharpey's view of JH's opinion of [Henry] Brougham's optical writings. Asks for JH's advice on presenting meteorological observations. On observations of an eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10647

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.22
Summary:

Much obliged for his kind notes on sunspots; there has been a wonderful variety lately. Will make a study of the Julian dates. Can see the Crystal Palace fireworks splendidly from his house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6592

From:
Henrietta G. M. L. Chatterton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 October [1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.333
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's translation of Dante. Wished he lived near enough to pay them a visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4925

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.312
Summary:

Further regarding the theory of sound.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11207

From:
S. Langley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 October [1868?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.96
Summary:

Is preparing a sketch of Sir John Lubbock for a weekly, and would be glad of JH's opinion regarding Lubbock as a man of science and his advanced political views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14073

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0294; Reel 1087
Summary:

Subscriptions for Sinai survey fund are nearly complete. Survey party will embark for Alexandria aboard Ripon on 24 Oct. Will send account books to JH and R. I. Murchison. Will not need JH's astronomical instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6379

From:
William H. Callcott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.144
Summary:

Is grateful for his article on musical scales. Queries regarding musical sounds. Has had to leave his old abode due to building operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10547

From:
Frederick W. Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.424
Summary:

R. I. Murchison has forwarded JH's letter about the noises at Nakkus in Sinai. Has heard the noises several times and thinks they are caused by the movement of sand. There is much static electricity in sand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2610

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.504
Summary:

Sent JH's remarks to Mr. Titterton at Ely. Will endeavor to maintain accuracy. The remarks about Jupiter's action are contrary to the general consensus that planets in opposition close up spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9288

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.42
Summary:

Thanks for his article on musical scales. Will read it later when he has time. Comments on the system of equal temperament. Will send some of his own papers later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3319

From:
Alexander Strahan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 October 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.243
Summary:

Hopes that JH will contribute series of papers under heading, 'A Life's Retrospect in Science,' from various periods of JH's career, for publication in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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