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Herschel487

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.14 (C: RGO 6.341.15)
Summary:

Will send an assistant to bid for the weights at the auction [see JH's 1851-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel488

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.16
Summary:

GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel191

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.75
Summary:

Comments about some candidates for Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel489

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.17
Summary:

Is sending some papers on standards prepared by Richard Sheepshanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel192

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.77
Summary:

Does not believe the Australian gold rush should affect the selection process for Sydney University professors [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel194

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.80
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel195

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.81
Summary:

May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel196

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.82
Summary:

Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel198

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.85
Summary:

Agrees to JH's meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel200

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.88
Summary:

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-11] and asks JH to make some additional arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel201

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.91
Summary:

Is working on a short list of candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4832

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.222
Summary:

Regarding his recent tour around the Kent and Sussex borders.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel202

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.92
Summary:

Sends GA's choices for Sydney University professorships to JH [see GA's 1851-12-13].]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel204

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.96
Summary:

A note about papers sent and received [see GA's 1851-12-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel205

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.97
Summary:

Some business relating to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-23].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday2487

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
29 December 1851
Source of text:
RGO 6/404, f.36
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel211

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.102
Summary:

Has some difficulty with JH's proposal [see JH's 1851-12-30], but accepts it and makes his choices for the Sydney University professorships.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel214

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.107
Summary:

A note accompanying some letters related to the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-31].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel217

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.112
Summary:

Thankful the process is over and pleased with the results; has no testimonials [see JH's 1852-1-3].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel219

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.115
Summary:

Has found the missing testimonials; if the chosen candidate cannot go, send the next one in line [see JH's 1852-1-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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