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Herschel13387

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0620; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for 'parcel D W & M' of 26 Apr. Notes regarding British weights and measures, relative to [?]'s plan to circulate petition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13399

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0630; Reel 1089
Summary:

Notes peculiar spectrum emitted from [?]'s 'ingenious lamp.' Compares spectra from incandescent lime and from hydrated salts of lime.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13400

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0631; Reel 1089
Summary:

Proposes modification to telescope to accommodate spectroscope for study of sun. Will write to Astronomer Royal [G. B. Airy] about it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13502

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0737; Reel 1089
Summary:

Asks for clarification regarding legal units of measurement established by Act of 1824.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13536

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0764; Reel 1089
Summary:

Some papers to be presented at [B.A.A.S.] meeting do not fit subjects of established sections. Suggests possible arrangements. Returns Mr. Ellise's report; cannot condense it any further.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1839

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
WT 69294
Summary:

Sends congratulations to some one who has received a Doctor of Medicine degree.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1918

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
WT B.16
Summary:

Excuses himself from a social evening due to pressure of work [observing].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1926

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.3
Summary:

Comments on the use of a particular phrase and its italicization.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3476

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS MM.3.6
Summary:

Fragment of a letter, discussing unity of an R.S.L. committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4211

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton fMS Eng 945 (112)
Summary:

Gives permission for a publisher to copy an engraving for a work by Richard Sheepshanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel729

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
1799-8-9 or earlier
Source of text:
JHS 2.2
Summary:

Hopes that JH's mother has had a pleasurable time in London; JH's class went to see Mrs. Mason's (?) baby.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel730

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1799]
Source of text:
JHS 2.5
Summary:

A thank you note for clothes, written at school [Mr. Bull's], and requesting that JH's cyphering and music books be sent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel728

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Pitt Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1799]
Source of text:
JHS 2.1
Summary:

Writes to parents to say that JH is well, his head has healed, and he is looking forward to his holidays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12658

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Thomas] Baldwin [Sr.]
Date:
[18 May 1808]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0079; Reel 1054 (C: TxU:H/M-0616.2; Reel 1086)
Summary:

Recalls JH's visit to Hammersmith. Asks TB to permit JH's cousin Mary Baldwin to visit Slough at time of Ascot races. Received letter from [TB's daughter] Sophia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13345

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[1811?]-23
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0546.2; Reel 1053
Summary:

Copy of JH's midsummer examination questions—17 on Greek drama, 22 on Mechanics—at St. John's College. Currently reading P. S. Laplace's Système du monde, which confirms WH's theory of galaxy formation. T. W. Hornbuckle reports that money has been received from Bruce & Co.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13346

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1811]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0547; Reel 1053
Summary:

Duties at St. John's College. James Grahame's father is arriving from Glasgow. [James] Wood is working to get Grahame into college. Ask cousin [Mary Baldwin] for address for Mr. Rogers. Recalls JH's summer vacation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13347

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1811]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0548; Reel 1053
Summary:

JH's hypothesis on nebular vortex and formation of solar system. Has other ideas about molecular forces and comet tails, but will wait to learn whether WH wants to hear them. JH burned over 100 pages of notes on these speculations. Will return to Slough in mid-December.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5053

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1812]
Source of text:
RS:HS 20.3
Summary:

Sends on part of letter for CB to complete and forward.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1812?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.360
Summary:

Regarding equational problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5414

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1812?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.361
Summary:

Finding it difficult to finish his memoir. Gives some integral equations for his comments. Hopes to see him at Slough soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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