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DCP-LETT-937

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Reeve Brothers.
Date:
[Aug 1846]
Source of text:
The New York Public Library. Astor, Lenox and Tilden Foundations. The Henry W. and Albert A. Berg Collection of English and American Literature.
Summary:

Discusses printing of a plate [for South America (1846)].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10454

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.332
Summary:

Elements of the new comet observed at Regent's Park.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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WCP347

From:
Alfred Russel Wallace
To:
Henry Walter Bates
Date:
August 1846
Source of text:
Natural History Museum, London: NHM WP1/3/18
Summary:

Lack of response from Bates to insects and letter sent two months earlier; current scarcity of insects near Neath; arrival of Lepidoptera from friend in Georgia, USA, including sketch of Bombyx [a moth]; death of collected Lepidoptera larvae.

Contributor:
Alfred Russel Wallace Correspondence Project

Herschel14333

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0495; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of 29 July 1846 letter from G. B. Airy, who refuses to act on any further recommendations from Board of Visitors so long as James South is member of Board. Insinuations by South in R. H. Inglis's motion before House of Commons are deemed malevolent by Airy, who no longer considers South competent to guide scientific inquiry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John James Waterston
Date:
[3 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.381 (C: 22.278)
Summary:

Not surprised that scientific journals decline simple mechanical explanation of heat based on principle of conservation of vis viva. Admits that it has advocates, but JH has no time to devote to it. [JH's annotation: Not sent. Waterston gave no address but 'London'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10234

From:
Asa Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.121
Summary:

Has sent to the R.S.L. Vol. 2 of the Memoirs of the American Academy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12974

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0388; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received WS's note about G. B. Airy's action regarding new warrant for Board of Visitors. Feels that Airy's cooperation is necessary in light of anomalous position of one board member. Recommends referring matter to Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel413

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.133 (C: RGO 6.193.134)
Summary:

Cannot find F. W. Bessel's letter [see JH's 1846-7-31]; believes GA returned it to JH a long time ago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1894

From:
Henry May
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
6 August 1846
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel2498

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.359
Summary:

Discusses his explosive matter [see CS's 1846-3-24], which can discharge rifles and cannons. Four ounces of his gun cotton demolished an old tower in town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-989

From:
Edward Forbes
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[7 Aug 1846]
Source of text:
DAR 43.1: 49
Summary:

Has completed descriptions of S. American fossil shells [for South America]. Proposes to name a Nautilus after A. D. d’Orbigny.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel14460

From:
Richard Taylor and John Edward Taylor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0549; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received £450 today from B.A.A.S. treasurer for printing N. L. Lacaille's catalog of stars and J. J. L. Lalande's Histoire céleste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1895

From:
William Whewell
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
7 August 1846
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.49, f.56
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel2503

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846-8-8 or later?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.364
Summary:

In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants JH to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises JH will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-990

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[8 Aug 1846]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.49)
Summary:

Comments on forthcoming edition [7th (1847)] of CL’s Principles. Mentions other books relevant to CL’s needs by Hooker, H. G. Bronn, Edward Forbes, and J. G. Kölreuter. Discusses his own books on volcanoes and the geology of S. America.

Mentions expected visit to Down by the Lyells.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel14457

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0545.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1897

From:
Friedrich Wilhelm Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
9 August 1846
Source of text:
IEE MS SC 2
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1896

From:
Margery Ann Reid and Faraday
To:
Caroline Deacon
Date:
9 August 1846
Source of text:
Elizabeth M. Milton
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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Faraday1898

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Whewell
Date:
10 August 1846
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.48, f.30
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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HENSLOW-325

From:
Leonard Jenyns
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 August 1846
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8177: 187
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project
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