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Herschel4120

From:
John Henry Dallmeyer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Informs JH that he is taking over the optical workshop of his late father-in-law, Andrew Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6440

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.208
Summary:

[Frederick] Howlett's additional drawings have been revised and placed with the first ones. Reminded editor they should be noticed. Perhaps JH would inform S. B. Howlett that the Society appreciates the drawings. Is about to examine C. J. G. Pastorff's manuscript.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10256

From:
Richard Griffin & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1859-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.141
Summary:

Is thinking of publishing a biographical dictionary and encloses an article on JH, which they would like him to revise if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4112

From:
Thomas Grubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses his efforts making reflecting telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12057

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.423
Summary:

Sending the syllabus of the Government School of Mines, which should give JH all the information. Will be pleased to see him at the Museum if he has any further queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5383

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.330
Summary:

Has found a temporary tenant for his house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6441

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.209
Summary:

Queries regarding C. J. G. Pastorff's observations. Believes author is now dead, but can he inform him concerning his mode of observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11953

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles May
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.315 & 23.291
Summary:

Thanks for the fragment of poor [Ben?]. Comments on this and the composition of the metal of bells.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5701

From:
W. Bonsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.191
Summary:

Will be pleased to see him on Wednesday. Hopes he will stay the night.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6834

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.144
Summary:

Sending R. C. Carrington's certificate for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4113

From:
Thomas Grubb
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Informs JH which observatories received the object lenses from his workshops.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10612

From:
Joanna B. Horner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.491
Summary:

Charles Lyell has given her JH's translation of J. W. Goethe's poem. Comments on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4430

From:
[Marc] Secrétan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Lists dimensions of the equatorial telescope at Paris Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5019

From:
David T. Ansted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.400
Summary:

Further regarding the portrait of William Herschel, and his advice to the present owner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11983

From:
William Allen Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.345
Summary:

Thanks for the photographic notes and for the remarks on color blindness. The remarks on the composition of colors interested him as he has difficulty in distinguishing shades of brown and green.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8615

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norton Shaw
Date:
[12 December 1859]
Source of text:
Royal Geographical Society
Summary:

Any materials to be sent to JH should be sent to JH's Hawkhurst address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6442

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.210
Summary:

The Council of the R.A.S. will be pleased to receive any further drawings of S. B. Howlett, but will not undertake to publish them owing to the expense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6443

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.211
Summary:

Answer to JH's query concerning the drawings of S. B. Howlett. Thanks for his information regarding C. J. G. Pastorff.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10143

From:
Thomas Greenwood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.30
Summary:

Circular letter informing him that the third volume of his Cathedra Petri will be published shortly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4071

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.79
Summary:

Searches for asteroids. Measures double stars and variables; Alexander Herschel assists. Asks JH's opinion of parallax measuring methods. R.S.L. funds offered to M. J. Johnson's family in his memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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