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Herschel1053

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Prinsep
Date:
[2 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.4
Summary:

Comparing meteorological records from Bengal with those at the Cape, JH is led to some theoretical considerations about air movements, supporting his ideas with reference to other meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3902

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

Wants to learn more about JH's book-keeping system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13004

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[6 December 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0417; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS's visit with G. A. A. Plana. Ship Mercury was found safe but weather beaten. New baby [Margaret Louisa] is healthy. Stars are very clear. Commercial panic in Cape colony.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3903

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

Thanks JH for reading Andrew Smith's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5341

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[23 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.288 & 25.4.5
Summary:

Regarding CB's machine. Edward Ryan's visit. Events at the Cape. Failure of his astronomical observations due to cloud conditions. Has been trying to stir up the South African Philosophical Society. Recent South African expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1054

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[24 December 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.4.6
Summary:

Provides an account of JH's observatory arrangements, some interesting observations, and the effect of the weather on observing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[26 December 1834]
Source of text:
South African Library
Summary:

Discusses contribution of WS's son, C. P. Smyth, as Thomas Maclear's assistant. Discusses observations of Halley's Comet, Gamma Virginis, other celestial objects, and the use of a double image micrometer.

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John Herschel Project
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