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From:
Ferdinand von Mueller
To:
Gottfried Häcker
Date:
April 1845
Source of text:
Sh d 216, Schleswig-Holsteinische Landesbibliothek, Kiel
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1845-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.221
Summary:
Regarding pens and suitable ink for various types. Further comments on the inscription for Francis Baily's memorial tablet.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.11; Reel 1093
Summary:
Reply from G. A. Erman to JH's circular is best one yet received. Erman recommends calculating magnetic constants of 1829. ES suggests grant from B.A.A.S. to fund this. Alexander Humboldt will reply soon. Charles Wheatstone should describe new apparatus in letter to JH that can be sent to observatories.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.146 (C: RGO 6.675.387)
Summary:
Regarding magnetic establishments and observations.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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From:
John Phillips
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
1 April 1845
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177:247
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
From:
Joseph Dalton Hooker
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[2–6 Apr 1845]
Source of text:
DAR 104: 219–20
Summary:
A Tasmanian Cyttaria is same species as CD’s Fuegian fungus. Did the species originate on the beeches of Fuegia or of Tasmania?
JDH gives interpretation of Vestiges.
John McCulloch, J. F. Schouw, and Lamarck on the species question.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.164
Summary:
Responds to comments about Robert Hunt [see JH's 1845-4-2]; talks about making an artificial eye.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.699.231
Summary:
Comments on JH's observing a 'falling star.'
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online
From:
Robert Bentley Todd
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
2 April 1845
Source of text:
RI MS Conybeare Album, f.30
Summary:
No summary available.
Contributor:
Faraday Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alfred Smee
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.163
Summary:
About a letter of recommendation JH is preparing for Robert Hunt.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.23
Summary:
Sending the manuscript of James Dunlop's paper.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0028; Reel 1062
Summary:
As trustee of marriage settlement of CB's sister [Mary Anne Hollier], JH is asked to sign enclosed order. Reports distribution of money to sister and to H. J. Hollier.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[3 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.389
Summary:
Wants to know if GA's opinions [see GA's 1845-4-1] are available for public information, or only for JH.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0521.12; Reel 1093
Summary:
Received reply from Karl Kreil in letter from Count Senftenberg, who owns private magnetic and meteorological observatory east of Prague run by Kreil's former assistant. ES asks JH to write letter to Clemens von Metternich, as requested by Senftenberg. High regard for Kreil's work.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.391
Summary:
Last letter to JH was private [see GA's 1845-4-1].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.147 (C: RGO 6.463.324)
Summary:
Wants information on dispersion/separation of light in plate or crown glass.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.310
Summary:
Regarding the deed for CB's brother-in-law. Is reading G. W. Leibniz's metaphysical works.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1845-4-4 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.463.325
Summary:
Provides the best values available for dispersion and separation, which will allow GA to calculate what he needs [see GA's 1845-4-4].
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.382
Summary:
The President was requested to write to the East India Company about the observatories. Continuance of the magnetic observations at Greenwich was referred to the Committee of Physics. Cannot find where Nicolas Clement-Desormes's observations are published. Has been studying the wet bulb problem. Capt. Herbert has denounced the article on hygrometry in Brewster's Encyclopaedia.
Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Murray
Date:
[5 Apr 1845]
Source of text:
National Library of Scotland (John Murray Archive) (Ms.42152 ff.3–7)
Summary:
Thanks for note. Believes agreement with Henry Colburn does not cover 2d ed. of Journal of researches. Regrets Murray’s Colonial Library series will require one-fifth reduction of text; will consult Lyell on how to reduce scientific part. Prefers that JM consult with Colburn, but in case he declines, encloses draft of letter he would send to Colburn. Anticipates co-operation of Colburn, as he has paid CD nothing for 1st ed. of Journal.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project