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Herschel9016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Duncan] Stewart
Date:
1834-4
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.47 (C: Univ. of Witwatersrand) South African Libraries, 7 (19
Summary:

After a very candid analysis of his own strengths and limitations in learning, JH surveys mathematics and empirical science, noting the works of highest quality and greatest accessibility. JH then provides an analysis of historical inquiry and the allied area of political philosophy, stressing the importance of statistically based studies. Concludes by a discussion of philosophy, especially logic and methodologies of inquiry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3896

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[2 April 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0708

From:
John Millington
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
4 April 1834
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel3897

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[4 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.159
Summary:

Found a 'very fine' planetary nebula. Unable to learn anything conclusive from TM's microscope readings. JH's observation tower is erected and is currently being plastered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6523

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.279
Summary:

Should have written earlier to thank him for the useful catalogue of stars. Weather has been fine, but he is still waiting for his eye tube from William Simms. Remarks on Orion's nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11683

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.48
Summary:

Congratulations on his success. With JH's information he soon detected the fellow in the mural circle. Gives readings. As the sky is clear he will have another night at the mural circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-242

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Emily Catherine (Catherine) Darwin; Emily Catherine (Catherine) Langton
Date:
6 Apr 1834
Source of text:
DAR 223
Summary:

Describes Patagonia and its inhabitants.

Writes of his pleasure in geology.

Predicts that Falklands will become an "important halting place". Outlines Beagle’s future itinerary.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

SOMERVILLE462

From:
Jane Marcet
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
6 Apr 1834
Source of text:
MSM 2 / 178, Dep. c. 371, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10663

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.36
Summary:

All his friends are pleased to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape. Sends a cutting from the Athenaeum, which announces the fact. Is anxious to know if he obtained any observations with his barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE383

From:
Henry Kater
To:
William Somerville
Date:
9 Apr 1834
Source of text:
MSK 1 / 40, Dep. c. 371, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

DCP-LETT-243

From:
William Mostyn Owen
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
10 Apr – 1 May 1834
Source of text:
DAR 204: 129
Summary:

Writes a cordial letter with family and local news. Hopes CD will see his two sons in India.

P.S. by Catherine Darwin says no letter was written this month as all is well at home.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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HENSLOW-1214

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
J. C. Dale
Date:
12 April 1834
Source of text:
Oxford University Museum of Natural History Archive Collections, James Charles Dale Collection
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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Faraday0709

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
E. Moran
Date:
12 April 1834
Source of text:
BUL Newell Collection
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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L807

From:
André-Marie Ampère
To:
Thibaud-Landriot
Date:
13 avril 1834
Source of text:
Correspondance du Grand Ampère (Paris: 1936), p. 778-779.
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère

Herschel13002

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0415; Reel 1055
Summary:

Describes Wynberg's climate, plants, scenery, and social customs. Margaret's collection of flower paintings. 20-ft. telescope became active on 26 Feb. Duncan Stewart departed today aboard Claudine. Thank Peter [Stewart] for papers sent to JH. French Academy awarded medal to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11684

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.49
Summary:

Giving details of his facial paralysis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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L1122

From:
Dupré
To:
André-Marie Ampère
Date:
14 avril 1834
Source of text:
Fonds André-Marie Ampère chemise 298, f.156-157, Archives de l'Académie des sciences, Paris
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère

Herschel11844

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 April [1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.203
Summary:

Gives news of his seizure. Gives readings for JH's nebulae. William Meadows will point out the observations in the transit book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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L1105

From:
Adolphe Quételet
To:
André-Marie Ampère
Date:
15 avril 1834
Source of text:
Fonds André-Marie Ampère chemise 351, Archives de l'Académie des sciences, Paris
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
La Correspondance d’André-Marie Ampère

Herschel3898

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[15 April 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Happy that TM is handling his facial paralysis so well; JH believes that it is due primarily to anxiety and overwork.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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