From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0629.4 (C: RGO 6.368.667)
Summary:
Provides JH with the measurements from a series of observations of Gamma Virginis.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.21
Summary:
Had to leave Calcutta owing to his health and was entrusted with a packet for JH from a Mr. McClelland, and has only now succeeded in tracking down JH's new address. Will remain in England for a few years. Hopes that JH's Cape labors are progressing.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Barlow
Date:
13 July 1843
Source of text:
RI MS F1 C02
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 July [1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0517.6; Reel 1093
Summary:
Will send JH's report to JH in August. J. C. Ross will not be at Cork meeting, but JH may announce there that first year of Ross's observations at sea will appear in R.S.P.T.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Hodgson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.198
Summary:
Is much obliged for letter and pretty specimen of English hexameters. Is sad that there has been no success with the classical hexameter in our language. Comments on its use.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.170
Summary:
If not already invited, he would be very welcome to be their guest at Bristol when the new iron screw ship is named by the Prince Consort. Outlines method of reaching Bristol.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.15; Reel 1093
Summary:
The committee report on simultaneous magnetical and meteorological observations will be read at the B.A.A.S. meeting in Cork on 17 Aug.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
Date:
[17 July 1843]
Source of text:
Rosse Papers K2.1
Summary:
Declines WP's invitation to attend Cork B.A.A.S. meeting and afterwards to visit WP and to see his reflecting telescopes. Informs WP that [C. A. von] Steinheil had written JH about a process of 'Electro-gilding' mirrors for telescopes.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.162
Summary:
Comments on calculation of orbit of Gamma Virginis; requests any observations EC has of that star.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.203
Summary:
Finds GA's measurements of Gamma Virginis far away from JH's own, and instructs GA in the best way to measure double star positions.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.163
Summary:
Devises and suggests mode of micrometric measurement of angles.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[18 July 1843]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.28
Summary:
Refers to a variety of salts and their reaction to light in the production of photographs. JH hopes that [?] still intends to publish his work in this area.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Ernst Dieffenbach
Date:
19 July [1843]
Source of text:
Historical Society of Pennsylvania (Gratz collection, case 12, box 7)
Summary:
Says Colburn will allow German publisher to use copperplate and woodcuts [for Journal of researches]. Has been delayed in corrections owing to death of a relative [Josiah Wedgwood II].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Richard Brinsley Hinds
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 July [1843]
Source of text:
DAR 205.3: 276
Summary:
CD will be gratified to learn that RBH has recognised a species of Cactornis as a native of Bow Island [Hao, Tuamotu Archipelago].
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
James William Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.22
Summary:
Was gratified to receive JH's letter and intends to avail himself of the invitation to visit Hawkhurst. Will be visiting General [Bell]. Gives observations of the comet.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.126 (C: RGO 6.193.205)
Summary:
Regarding the measurement of angles. Observations on a problem set by JH.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Heywood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.188
Summary:
Is pleased JH has such a high opinion of the new work on the English universities; it has hardly been noticed by the public. V. A. Huber belongs to the Conservative party but tries to be impartial as a historian. Hopes that the amount of reading at universities will be reduced.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.103
Summary:
Received copies of barometer observations. Searching for original data (lists stations) that JH sent to WB. Invites additions to JH's report. Please send account of expenses.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.102
Summary:
Since he forwarded the parcel he has changed his address.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hector Tyndale
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
21st July 1854
Source of text:
MS JT/1/T/45; MS JT/1/TYP/5/1589, RI
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Tyndall Project