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Herschel13538

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
9] October [1834
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Extract from JH's journal on voyage to Cape of Good Hope, showing barometer and thermometer readings from 23 Nov. 1833 (Lat. 33˚20' N) to 5 Jan. 1834 (Lat 31˚30' S). Compares these to ER's thermometer and R.S.L. standard thermometer. Will accompany ER to [Cape] observatory next week. Please conduct barometer and temperature observations on ER's return trip [to India].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[12 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.163
Summary:

Comments on social matters, and on what JH has been observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1051

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[14 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.1
Summary:

Thanks RJ for having helped J[ohn] Stewart, [JH's brother-in-law], to a job; offers to try to get some South African statistics for the Statistical Society, and along the way comments on South African political life. JH describes life at the Cape, and the beauties of the skies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5997

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[22 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.123 (C: RS:HS 25.4.3 & 25.8.2)
Summary:

Situation at the Cape of Good Hope. JH's astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1052

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
[22 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.2
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of some parcels, and then discusses in some detail JH's financial situation, including the fact that JH's aunt, Caroline, has refused the annual portion of rent from Slough. JH expresses concern for the safety of Mr. Calder, and concludes with some family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13537

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[28 October 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Compares readings of JH's and ER's barometers to those of Cape Observatory and of R.S.L. Observations of sea surface temperatures made by JH during voyage to Cape of Good Hope. Returns manuscripts.

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John Herschel Project
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