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Herschel11996

From:
D. C. E. van Monckhoven
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.358
Summary:

Sending an incomplete copy of the fourth edition of his own book [Traité général de photographie] on photography, which he would like to dedicate to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7659

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862-1 to 1862-8]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.13; Reel 10
Summary:

Not surprised that actual costs [of publishing JH's catalogue of nebulae] departed from estimates. Reports vote by [R.S.L.] committee. Does not believe publication will be expensive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6672

From:
Henry C. Criswick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.376
Summary:

Is grateful that he has been allowed to dedicate his book to JH. Will incorporate the suggestions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12825

From:
Henry Michael Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862 to 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Solicitation by Geological Society of contributions for Charles Nichols, 22-year member who has 'fallen into...difficulty.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4532

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses plans for a hot-air balloon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6240

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Receives report from Crystal Palace concerning balloon test.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7679

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.14 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Notes on trapping air at different elevations [during balloon ascent]. G. B. Airy and JH will be absent. W. H. Sykes will arrive this evening. Will make another ascent Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6499

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.265
Summary:

Is glad his article on central forces pleased him. Sends one of his latest solutions. Would like a few lines by way of a testimonial. Has been unfortunate when applying for positions as he has lacked support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14717

From:
Mr. Abinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0917.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Requests donation to hospital.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7667

From:
William Watkiss Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.12 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Brings coincidence to JH's attention. Believes WL's essay was 'worthy of a better fate.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6498

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] January [1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.264
Summary:

Sorry to hear that the almanac did not reach him. Would be glad for any of JH's comments. Has put previous address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3267

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.157
Summary:

Invites JH to meeting of Balloon Committee and updates everything in previous letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2560

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.468
Summary:

Discusses a depression on a heliograph, which he cannot reconcile with [Frederick] Howlett's observations. Conjectures over-exposure in printing may be the culprit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10500

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.377
Summary:

Regarding the apparent disappearance of a nebula. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6589

From:
George F. Chambers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.330
Summary:

Will be pleased to furnish details of instruments used in a future edition. What does JH think of his attempts to copy his originals?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11421

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.332
Summary:

Requesting JH to propose EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. The B.A.A.S. meeting will be in Nottingham in 1863. Has been to Spain to observe the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3511

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.158
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on balloon ascents, to be presented at next Balloon Committee meeting. Explains enclosed letters and diagrams regarding ascents; mentions that new thermometer suggested by JH is under construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10501

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.378
Summary:

Cannot see how there can be two opinions regarding JH's catalogue of nebulae. Suitable work for the R.A.S. to publish. Further regarding the lost nebula in Taurus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7649

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.3; Reel 10 (ACCS: RGO 6.200.3)
Summary:

[Responding to JH's 1862-1-23], states that R.A.S. finances not sufficient to publish JH's 'Catalogue of Nebulae,' but R.S.L. is 'rolling in wealth.' Work could be done at [Greenwich Observatory], where GA is already printing 'Skeleton Forms for Precessions.' Forwarded R.S.L. certificate for [E. J.] Lowe to W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9523

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.258
Summary:

Weather has been so interesting lately that he is emboldened to send the enclosed chart. Department is progressing in spite of U. J. J. Leverrier's protest. Picked up one of JH's pamphlets published at the Cape. Sends one of the Meteorological Manuals issued by the Dept.

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