Hopes he will do what is best with the sum of money. Is most anxious he should have the letter.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Hopes he will do what is best with the sum of money. Is most anxious he should have the letter.
Sends JH some publications, including one that tends to show that cyclones are electrical phenomena.
Was pleased by JH's favorable opinion of his paper on the Vivarais. Finds JH's arguments concerning [John] Michell's theory of probabilities unconvincing. Will soon write a paper on the problems.
Annual salary of Master of Mint was reduced to £1000 upon R. L. Sheil's resignation, and office was declared non-political. Proposes to submit JH's name to Queen as next master.
On Nov. 4 observed a red star, which does not appear in any of the recent maps or charts. Gives readings. JH may be able to throw some light on it.
Bishop of Chester [John Graham] has called meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 19 Nov.
Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] will see JH at noon tomorrow.
Received series of actinometer observations from [Joseph] Dayman aboard Rattlesnake. JH's trip to Continent. Completion of Francis Ronalds's magnetographs. Improved access to Kew Observatory by railway. Next committee meeting. Bakerian lecture by Michael Faraday.
Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.
Was agreeably surprised by the communication in Lady Herschel's letter; did not expect any pension. Outlines his ideas for careers for some members of his own family. India and the Services seem the best propositions. Does not expect much from the observations of Venus in Chile unless the definition is good.
Went to meet Lord John Russell. JH considers [Mastership of Mint] settled, but do not speak openly of it yet. Carried out MBH's errands in London. Encloses note for daughter Louisa from Miss A. Bryant.
Cannot determine if mastership of Royal Mint will be vacant. R. L. Sheil is in Dublin. Rumors about Sheil's new appointment. Will attend Cambridge University Commission meeting today. [G. G.] Gordon congratulated JH on Mint position. JH's host, Eneas Mackintosh, suggests that JH's son John enter Addiscombe College at age 16, but JH prefers 17. Searching for house in London. P.S.: Mr. Stroud had not heard of Mrs. Jeffrey's notice. Tell JH what to wear for 'Royal presence.'
Sends sketches of nebulae. It is time to do something about Toronto magnetic observatory. Should it be continued?
Asks JH to call on CW tomorrow.
JH still in suspense about Mastership of Mint. Wants to find house for MBH in London. Describes work that faces University Committee.
Learned from H. D. Harness today that entire Mint is undergoing reorganization. JH expects to devote considerable time to this transition. Admires Harness's capability. Read report yesterday by commission to reform Mint. Will see Lord John Russell tomorrow about Mastership of Mint.
[Cambridge University] Commission will continue its sittings for whole week.
Congratulates JH for appointment as next Master of Mint. WB at Mint for 25 years. Offers any assistance JH may need.
Glad that JH accepted Mastership of Mint. Will provide annual housing allowance of £500. George Grey will take steps necessary to put JH into office.
Government allowance for JH's residence [in London] is sufficient. Will make necessary arrangements for housing while awaiting official notice to assume Mastership of Mint.