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Herschel13045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0458; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's India [H.E.I.C.] investments. Looking forward to seeing John [Herschel; son of JH] when he returns on leave.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Benjamin Smith]
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Thanks JS for JS's speech. Discusses in detail JS's views on the introduction of a gold currency into India. Believes that this is a necessity and explains why. Notes problems and advantages involved in the circulation of money based on two standards, silver and gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Capel H. Berger
Date:
[6 September 1864]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1925 (Sept. 17, 1864), 375 & London Times (Sept. 20, 1864), p. 7, co
Summary:

Gives his reasons for declining to join with over two hundred other scientists in signing the 'Declaration' regarding science and scripture [which was at that time being circulated].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1916

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Athenaeum
Date:
[6 September 1864]
Source of text:
WT B.14
Summary:

Sends a circular and JH's response to it for possible publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ohn] B[enjamin] Smith
Date:
[7 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Since writing JH's 1864-9-5 on JS's ideas regarding the introduction of a gold standard for India, JH has learned that 'the Sovereign is to be circulated at 10 Rupees.' JH discusses what he foresees as the results of this action. Offers suggestions for the future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel890

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[11 September 1864]
Source of text:
JHS 5.10
Summary:

Is pleased with the new wife of son William; JH is very supportive of son John's developing interest in language [an interest of JH's]; JH has not heard of any proposed Himalayan observatory; is sending a copy of his nebula catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel892

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
1864-9-12 or later
Source of text:
JHS 5.12
Summary:

Refers son John to JH's Meteorology for help with the mechanics of dynamic wave curves; encourages John to do good whenever he has the opportunity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[15 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.60
Summary:

On algebraic signs, riddles, and the state of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph A. F. Plateau
Date:
[25 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.167 (C: RS:HS 24.61)
Summary:

Apologizes for not having answered earlier. JH's health has been 'indifferent.' Received 'Sur un Problème curieux de Magnetisme' yesterday. Discusses 'alleged free suspension of Mahomet's coffin.' Agrees with JP that 'establishment of a stable equilibrium under the influence of mere magnetic forces is impossible.' Elaborates on an experiment relating to the 'problem.' Lists the works by JP that he has.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 September 1864]
Source of text:
RGO 6.358.288
Summary:

Is very upset that JH's name has been attached to a group that wishes to import the 'French metrical system' into Britain; JH urges petitions or whatever is needed to retain the British system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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