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Herschel2125

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.372
Summary:

Informs JH of plans for JH receiving 5 pounds of coca he had ordered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8729

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.121
Summary:

Reports on his studies of stellar and nebular distributions, discussing especially whether the Magellanic Clouds show a relation to the Milky Way stars. Speculates on whether recent studies on meteors bear on stellar formation and change. Stresses need for statistical studies in stellar astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12180

From:
Nicholas Michell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.38
Summary:

Sends a copy of his own book, the Immortals, which he would like JH to glance at as the Herschels are mentioned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2126

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.373
Summary:

Encloses letter giving charges for 5 pounds of coca ordered by JH [see PR's 1870-4-1]. Asks how PR should pay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8106

From:
G. Walmly
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.372
Summary:

Is publishing photographic volume of eminent scientists. Lists twelve. Would like to include JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7232

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.414
Summary:

JH's letter lays terrible responsibilities at his door. Should not neglect the offer. Regarding the Julian calendar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6609

From:
Miss B. S. Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.346
Summary:

Discusses her theory of aerolites and the zodiacal light. Used to visit his house at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6610

From:
Miss B. S. Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.347
Summary:

Thanks for his letter about her theory regarding aerolites. Has another query on this question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1606

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H702
Summary:

Note to accompany forwarding of a letter; remarks on T. R. Robinson's upcoming cataract surgery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6863

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.170
Summary:

Has written to Kew Observatory to send on the photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2619

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.507
Summary:

Is sending solar autographs. Notes that in groups of spots the larger precede the smaller spots. Can JH form any theories from this?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2620

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25?] April? [1870
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.517
Summary:

Detached postscript that discusses the margins of the two photographs, which seem to show that all planets are in the near hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10657

From:
Henry Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.30
Summary:

Would like him to accept the enclosed paper on the cause and effect of dew. Comments on various points.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10932

From:
Henry James
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.278
Summary:

The volumes of the Sinai photographs will be dispatched tomorrow. The cost of the survey has been covered by subscriptions and he will forward a statement of the account later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10649

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.23
Summary:

Has no idea whether the sunspots appeared suddenly or gradually. The Kew people may be able to help in this matter. Comments on some more sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9350

From:
Georg Adolph Erman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.104
Summary:

Sends two of his publications, one on terrestrial magnetism at Berlin. Comments on the results, and wonders if JH would enlist the help of the B.A.A.S. to finance further studies by H. J. R. Petersen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8730

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.122
Summary:

Sends map from his new atlas. Reports finding a region rich in bright stars in the northern hemisphere but distinct from the Milky Way. States that in a Royal Institution lecture, he will claim that telescopes cannot reach the limits of the sidereal system and that it is far more complex than traditionally assumed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6864

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.171
Summary:

Has just learnt that some negatives were sent to his former place of residence. Will forward them when he goes to the City. A vote has been made from the Donation Fund of the R.S.L. for six copies of the Kew Solar negatives.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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