Search: letter in document-type 
Herschel, John in author 
1840-1849::1840::02 in date 
Sorted by:

Showing 1–13 of 13 items

Herschel12934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 4.19
Summary:

JH is concerned about MH's health, especially her sore teeth; JH sends along some letters, and reports that all are well at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[2 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.23
Summary:

Is in communication, as requested, with Mr. Train and Thomas McBean about their candidacy for teaching at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel842

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.18
Summary:

About buying horses, and closing the deal to buy Collingwood. JH refers to an enclosure about anti-slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.438
Summary:

Attests to the honorable personal character of Captain Andries Stockenström. Wishes the circumstances of his dismissal could be remedied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.412 & 22.40
Summary:

Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9002

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas McBean
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.28
Summary:

Tactfully explains to TM why he cannot recommend him for a teaching position in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[9 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.42
Summary:

Will attend R.A.S council and stay with FB; question of expulsion of three members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12871

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Thomas Napier
Date:
[11 February 1840]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0281; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Letter begins 11 Dec. 1839] Wrote to John Russell and Charles Grant in support of school system [at Cape of Good Hope]. [Letter continues 6 Jan. 1840:] JH sent to Colonial office testimonials for four applicants [for schoolmaster] approved by Russell. Notes devastating effect of dismissal on Andries Stockenström. Took liberty to inform Russell of JH's and GN's views on harshness of this dismissal. [Letter continues 12 Jan.:] Russell will appoint four schoolmasters picked by JH. [P.S. 11 Feb.:] JH is moving to Collingwood. Russell indicates sympathy for Stockenström. JH hopes this means new assignment for Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8878

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Philosophical Magazine
Date:
[15 February 1840]
Source of text:
P.M., 3rd. ser., 16 (1840), 194-5
Summary:

Reports on a simple mode of obtaining from a common Argand oil lamp a greatly increased quantity of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1948

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Humphrey Lloyd?]
Date:
[25 February 1840]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.27
Summary:

Both William Whewell and George Peacock agree to using the magnetometers, forms, books, etc, but do not agree to the provision of actinometers [for the equipping of terrestrial magnetism stations??].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3667

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
25] February [1840
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.10 (C: RS:HS 25.9.4)
Summary:

Alerts RS to the fact that there is an 'underhand sale' of the prints of [H. W.] Pickersgill's portrait of JH going on, as JH's cousin bought one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8826

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[26 February 1840]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/23
Summary:

Waited until after 14 Feb. to submit JH's paper on photography ['On the Chemical Action of the Rays of the Solar Spectrum...,' R.S.P.T. (1840), 1-59]. Will send WT a copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Author
Addressee
Correspondent
Date
Document type
Contributor
Transcription available