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Herschel12388

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.245
Summary:

News of his travels in Italy. Has lost their trunks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12389

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.246
Summary:

Regrets not having notified JH of the arrival of the manuscripts. Comments on them and the other papers. An algebra is much wanted. Has been much occupied with college and public business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12390

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.247
Summary:

Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12391

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.248
Summary:

Outlines the events at Cambridge and the defeat of the reform GP hoped to introduce in the mathematical examinations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12392

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.249
Summary:

Thanks for the two letters and the interesting matter they contain. Hopes JH will come when [William?] Clark[e]'s election takes place. Has put JH's name on the Syndics. Will not cease to exert himself in the cause of [mathematical] reform. Vice-Chancellor is against change.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12393

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.250
Summary:

Rejoices at the prospect of seeing JH on 10 June, the day of the election. Many supporters of William Clark may be absent. Has been unwell himself lately. Hears nothing about JH's Algebra. [Richard?] Harraden is difficult to move. Tell Charles Babbage an anonymous donor has given £20,000 to Peterhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12394

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1817-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.251
Summary:

Has only just returned to the University. Not known at what time the election will take place. Has made inquiries about the bricks; they were given to the College by Sir J. Malcolm. Will get them copied. Just about to write to Charles Babbage who is coming down to take his degree.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12395

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.252
Summary:

Encloses certificate that Charles Babbage sent him, with the amended signatures. Sorry it has given JH so much trouble. All rejoice to see JH on 10 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12396

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.253
Summary:

Regrets delay in answering letter, but is setting to work and hopes to send part of his manuscript on curves in a few days. Has spoken to Smith (the printer). [Richard?] Harraden is immovable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12397

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.254
Summary:

Received the parcel containing GP's manuscript just as he was intending to go into the country. Delayed his departure to prepare it for the printer, but the latter is waiting for types. Comments on JH's suggestions. Observatory was discussed at the meeting of Caput but was put off till 3 Dec. further discussion. James Wood is exerting his influence against it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12398

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.255
Summary:

Syndicate appointed to consider the erection of an observatory at Cambridge. Gives details of passage through the Senate. Was obliged for J. B. Biot's letter of introduction; found his talents and candor delightful. Had estimate from Edward Troughton for instruments for the Observatory. Printing of the examples began yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12399

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.256
Summary:

Will be a meeting of the Observatory Syndicate on Tuesday 16 Dec.; hopes that JH can come as his name has great weight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12400

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.257
Summary:

Went to London, and then returned for meeting of the Syndicate. Gives details of resolutions passed and also the one to which GP objects, viz body responsible for appointing observer. There is to be another meeting on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12401

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.258
Summary:

Meeting was not called by the Vice-Chancellor, so powers of the Syndicate are now at an end. Gives news of events at the University. Has had letter from J. B. Biot, who is to give a series of lectures on Newton's Principia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12402

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.259
Summary:

Observer for the forthcoming observatory is to be the Plumian Professor. Gives news of other professorships and gives opinion of JH's chances should he apply for any.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12403

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] May [1818
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.260
Summary:

Requesting support for Adam Sedgwick in the forthcoming election for the Woodwardian Lectureship. Has been unwell himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12404

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.261
Summary:

Comments on the candidates and the process for filling the Woodwardian Lectureship at Cambridge; also some other Cambridge University matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12405

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.262
Summary:

Making arrangements for a visit to JH at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12406

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.263
Summary:

Asks JH to write a letter of recommendation for a mutual friend, and adds some Cambridge news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12407

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.264
Summary:

About Charles Babbage's hopes for a position, and joint publication ventures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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