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Herschel5702

From:
W. Bonsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.192
Summary:

Would like a photograph of JH. Recent and forthcoming events connected with Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4528

From:
Charles Pritchard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.91
Summary:

Forwards letter concerning 'solar bright particles' by W. R. Dawes. Inquires if diagonal solar eyepiece used in JH's solar spectrum observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6679

From:
John Curwen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1864-4]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.383
Summary:

Is about to provide a tuning fork for C and would like JH's permission to call it the 'Herschel C.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6452

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.220
Summary:

Thanks for sending the paper in the Quarterly Journal. Comments on the importance of some of the points raised.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5703

From:
W. Bonsey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.193
Summary:

Regarding a tenant for Herschel House. Family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7738

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.16; Reel 10
Summary:

Forwards paper by Henry Draper of New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9372

From:
Alexander Elder
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.124
Summary:

Would like JH's recommendation to obtain a place in Greenwich School for a foster son of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4210

From:
Isaac Todhunter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.353
Summary:

Printing History of the Mathematical Theory of Probability. Inquires about a probability calculation of Wilhelm Struve's in JH's Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11139

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.27
Summary:

HK has a number of letters from prominent Continental scientists, which he offers to JH for his perusal; adds further comments on translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13751

From:
Bewicke Blackburn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0106; Reel 1087
Summary:

Describes convection phenomenon observed in hot varnish boiler. This may explain sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7810

From:
William Walker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.18
Summary:

WW's engraving [Distinguished Men of Science Living 1807-8] is selling well. Plans another for scientists of 1846-47. Requests that JH sit for photograph.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6799

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.116
Summary:

Is ready to hear that he is to have a visit from Willie Herschel. Regrets he cannot entertain friends as he used to. Has been laid up with ill-health. Would like information on how to prepare a chemical precipitate as that forming the sun's surface. Warren de La Rue has written to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10203

From:
Mrs. Gardiner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.89
Summary:

Hears that Herchell (sic) House is for sale and would like details of the terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12184

From:
William Hallowes Miller
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.42
Summary:

Cases have been ordered by Mr. Graham. Final meeting of the Committee for the Restoration of the Standards is fixed for 29 Apr. Will notify him should it be postponed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4889

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.276
Summary:

Meeting of the Standard Commission on 29 April.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4890

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.277 (C: RGO 6.480.332)
Summary:

Sending him the map of the world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2231

From:
Rycroft Reeve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14. 475
Summary:

Invites JH to become a fellow of the Genealogical and Historical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10639

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.17
Summary:

Hopes the JH's are all well. Would like an eye-piece made by Mr. Cook[e] or any leading optician on the principles of JH as laid down in his paper in R.S.P.T. Shall he refer the optician to this paper?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6662

From:
Henry W. Cookson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.365
Summary:

Will he allow his name to be put forward to receive the honorary degree of L.L.D. in June?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6845

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.153
Summary:

Regarding the solar photographs. They are not magnified originals but taken direct. Comments on these photographs. Has had correspondence with W. R. Dawes regarding the 'willow leaves' of James Nasmyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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