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Herschel1038

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Vernon Harcourt
Date:
[11 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.2
Summary:

Explains at some length the behavior of colored light, tying this to several articles that JH has written on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9410

From:
Mary Ann Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.163
Summary:

Grateful for JH's kind letter, but will be unable to visit him as her time is taken up visiting relations. Will send some Cape bulbs if Lady Herschel would like them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-196

From:
Charles Green
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
13 December 1831
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 234
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel10286

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.169
Summary:

Has just contacted Henderson who will be very pleased to call on JH any time that suits him. Awaits his reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0524a

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Christopher Haedy
Date:
15 December 1831
Source of text:
LMA E/BER/CG/E10/27
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel5793

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.263
Summary:

Further regarding his recent statements. Concerning JH's non-use of F.R.S. in his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE43

From:
Francis Baily
To:
William Somerville
Date:
17 Dec 1831
Source of text:
MSB4 / 289, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel6199

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323a
Summary:

Would like his comments on the instructions for the new Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6201

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1831-12-18 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.94
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice regarding instructions for Thomas Henderson upon taking the position at the Cape Observatory. Suggests Henderson supervise tidal observations, but not get involved in measurement of arc of meridian. Hopes to see Henderson before his departure, but JH's mother now gravely ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE261

From:
John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
19 Dec 1831
Source of text:
Correspondance Mathématique et Physique de l'Observatoire de Bruxelles, Tome VII, 1832
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2949

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[19 December 1831]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #4
Summary:

Apologizes for being poor correspondent. Interested in AQ's idea of taking magnets along on trips. JH used to bring his barometer. Is busy reducing sweeps. Has little time for chemistry and optics. Discusses Borax. Has worked with orbits of double stars. Mentions Mrs. Somerville's Celestial Mechanics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[19 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.102 & 21.96
Summary:

Sends the orbit of 70 Ophiuchi. Is progressing with the reductions of his sweeps. Justifies the method of printing adopted for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-153

From:
Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Darwin; Caroline Sarah (Caroline) Wedgwood; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton; Susan Elizabeth Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
20–31 Dec [1831]
Source of text:
DAR 204: 70
Summary:

Family and Shropshire news.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel14808

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[20 December 1831]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Misc F33F1.10a
Summary:

Offers opinions about the instructions to be furnished to the Cape astronomer, especially about tide and meteorological observations, and about surveying an arc. JH hopes to see Thomas Henderson before Henderson leaves for the Cape to assume the post of astronomer there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6202

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.324
Summary:

Thanks for his comments on the Instructions for the newly appointed Cape Astronomer. Is sorry to hear of the failing health of his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE137

From:
John George Children
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
23 Dec 1831
Source of text:
MSDIP-2, Dep. c. 375, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE632

From:
William Wallace
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
23 Dec 1831
Source of text:
MSW 1 / 162, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel5978

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.103
Summary:

Thanks for the paper on Ophiuchi. On the value of JH's works. Printing of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Candidates for medals awarded by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3829

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Losing her strength and eyesight. Describes a conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8488

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James South
Date:
[30 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.468 (C: 21.97)
Summary:

Commiserates with JS's problems in the construction of JS's new observatory. Seeks to smooth over a misunderstanding between them. Failing health of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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