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Herschel5705

From:
James Booth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.195
Summary:

Thanks for his support for their scheme of examinations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3245

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.129
Summary:

Discusses JH's resolution regarding distribution of government grants, which Committee adopted but R.S.L. Council opposed. Relays in great detail proceedings and decisions of meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3310

From:
G. R. Stevenson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.234
Summary:

Hopes JH will speak well of GS and help secure appointment that will not force GS to 'desert my flock,' as GS's current militia assignment will.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8588

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Booth
Date:
[19 March 1856]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library (ACCS: RS:HS 4.196)
Summary:

Conveys his confidence in the appropriateness of the certificate of proficiency awarded by the Society of Arts to men who have done well on the Society's examination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11614

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[19 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.167
Summary:

Is sending a letter of support for a neighbor for the position of commander of constabulary about to be established in Kent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1715

From:
Harry George Wakelyn Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.202
Summary:

Note asking JH to patronize an artist's exhibition in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7978

From:
Alexander Wight, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.245
Summary:

New method for constructing circular lenses up to 10-feet diameter for £50. Focusing power sufficient to melt metals. Wants to send 3-inch sample to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1132

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Wrottesley
Date:
[28 March 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.12.2
Summary:

Is able to sit up in a wheel chair only a few hours a day; JH's illness has left him out of the sphere of scientific activity so he is unable to make any useful suggestions about medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7979

From:
Alexander Wight, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.246
Summary:

Sends small lens. Its components neither parallel nor concentric; contains water. Suggests new polishing method. Estimates 4-foot lens would cost £7-£8. [JH Note: Tested and returned lens. Noted advantages and deficiencies and suggests improvements. Listed others who built similar lenses.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4941

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4-6-1856 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.330
Summary:

Regarding experiments on the Mohamet's coffin theory. His son Wilfrid has won a scholarship at Trinity College, Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
6 April [1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.331
Summary:

[Reply to GA's [1856-4-6 or earlier] on Mohamet's coffin theory.] Congratulations on GA's son winning a scholarship. JH's health is better, but he cannot walk yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9285

From:
Alexander John Ellis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.39
Summary:

Sending his completed universal alphabet with comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7980

From:
Alexander Wight, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.247
Summary:

Lens safely returned. Not aware of lenses in 1851 Exhibition or of C. F. Sturm's solid lenses. Notes advantages of plate glass. Offers to make three foot by three foot square lens. Recognizes limitations for use in astronomy; hopes for other applications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6422

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.190
Summary:

Is considering becoming a candidate for the position of Registrar at London University and would welcome support from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9465

From:
Few & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.211
Summary:

Thanks for the check. Will search for the deeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4839

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.228 (C: RGO 6.376.360)
Summary:

Requesting advice on his reflex zenith tube. Regarding progress on 'Standards.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel29

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[16 April 1856]
Source of text:
RGO 6.376.364
Summary:

A number of options are proposed by JH to help GA solve his problem with the mercury level [see GA's 1856-4-14]; JH is feeling much better but fears he may 'never again be able to walk.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6423

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.191
Summary:

Application for the position of Registrar at [London] University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2667

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.358
Summary:

Needs help understanding Percades [?] quantity. Inquires as to well-being of family and sends regards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6424

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.192
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's support for his application as Registrar. Encloses a copy of his application. Gives details of a binocular microscope he has received from Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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