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Herschel3463

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[1841-7]
Source of text:
RS DM.3.88
Summary:

Encloses letter on and discusses extent of government aid for proposed Hammerfest magnetic observatory and various alternatives with regard to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8836

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[5 July 1841]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/33 (draft: RS:HS 17.309b & C: RS:HS 22.91)
Summary:

Explains the operation of the Council of the R.S.L. and hopes that WT will treat their unintended slight as a 'gaucherie'.

Contributor:
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Herschel62

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1841-7-9 or earlier
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.639
Summary:

Comments on the reduction of observations, on enclosed photographs, and the health of Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001111

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
John Herschel
Date:
19 July 1841
Source of text:
MM/16/149, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel8284

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[19 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.91
Summary:

Fully examined WB's report [on barometer observations]. Agrees to combine British and Continental observations. Curves clearly show atmospheric processes. Likes WB's suggestion of tracing atmospheric wave beyond 24 hours; will propose this to B.A.A.S. Irregularity of Asiatic and South African data.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2957

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[20 July 1841]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #14
Summary:

Will not attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Plymouth. Invites AQ to visit, preferably before 29 July, the date of the meeting. Sends thanks to [P. F.] Verhulst for elliptic functions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11594

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[20 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.93
Summary:

Comments on Louis Daguerre's work, and on the question of a North Cape observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6085

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[25 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.212 (C: RS:HS 25.8.40)
Summary:

Is very pleased to hear that FB's health is improving. Must take it very easy. Regarding the finance available for the printing of the star catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1361

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
1841-7-25 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.310b (C: RS:HS 22.92)
Summary:

Expresses reservations about Samuel Brown's work. Apologizes for delay in trying calotype; has done only some vegetable substance trials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[26 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.92
Summary:

Cambridge barometer observations. Postponed WB's detailed report until 1842 B.A.A.S. meeting. This year JH will report generally on atmospheric curves and WB's notes. Hopes WB will attend to give explanations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel323

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1841-7-27 or earlier
Source of text:
RGO 6.203.301
Summary:

GA and JH are on a committee (with Thomas Henderson) of the B.A.A.S. to supervise the reduction of N. L. Lacaille's star observations; JH encloses a draft report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6088

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.215 (C: RS:HS 25.8.41)
Summary:

Regarding the printing of scientific information from government funds, with special reference to N. L. Lacaille's star catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 July 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20749 (draft: RS:HS 18.197)
Summary:

Discusses various items regarding the B.A.A.S., e.g., reduction of meteorological observations, Edward Sabine's proposal for a 'Council of 24,' and areas of science needing funding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8883

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Physical Section of the B.A.A.S.
Date:
[31 July 1841]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1841 (1842), pt. 2, 40
Summary:

Submits for inspection fifteen colored photographic copies of engravings and mezzotintos prepared by casting luminous rays on substances prepared from vegetable sources.

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