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Herschel9220

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[2 April 1864]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207111 (C: RS:HS 24.36)
Summary:

Thanks WW for comments on Book V of JH's Iliad translation; sending Book VI. JH's son William and JH's daughters enjoyed visiting WW. Has suffered for three months from severe bronchitis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4608

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[7 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.37
Summary:

Unable to find the calculation of Wilhelm Struve about which IT inquired. Will investigate the matter further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9221

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[11 April 1864]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207112 (C: RS:HS 24.38)
Summary:

Responds to some of WW's comments on JH's Iliad translation. May publish Books I-VI. Comments on Alexander Pope's translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel807

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richarda Airy
Date:
[12 April 1864]
Source of text:
JHS 2.11
Summary:

Sends congratulations on the Airy's daughter Hilda's engagement to Edward J. Routh; also thanks for the congratulations sent to JH's son William James on his engagement to Emma Hardcastle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1935

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James] M. Gilliss
Date:
[15 April 1864]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.12
Summary:

Thanks JG for the receipt of astronomical and meteorological observations made at Washington Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Walker
Date:
[18 April 1864]
Source of text:
Bedgebury
Summary:

Agrees to sit for photographic portrait by WW. Thanks for reserving copy of WW's successful [Distinguished Men of Science Living 1807-8] for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10433

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Maria Sophia Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.39
Summary:

Reluctantly agrees to review a manuscript for a Mr. Adams.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7161

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[21 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.40
Summary:

Comments on metrification.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mrs. Gardiner
Date:
[25 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.90
Summary:

Has not advertised Herschel House as yet and does not know whether to let or sell it, but would be prepared to discuss the matter with principals only.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel568

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[28 April 1864]
Source of text:
RGO 6.358.280
Summary:

Will miss yet another meeting of the Standards Committee due to illness [bronchitis]; W. H. Miller has brought JH up to date on the activity of the committee, and JH agrees with what is being done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3388

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[29 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS Sa.671
Summary:

Had hoped to attend ES's soiree, but has influenza. Praises ES's report on Mr. McClintock's magnetic observations at Port Barrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10640

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[30 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.42
Summary:

More on the construction of a good optical eyepiece for solar observations [see FH's 1864-4-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6663

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry W. Cookson
Date:
[30 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.366 & 24.41
Summary:

Declining the offer of a honorary degree by the University of Cambridge on the grounds of ill health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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