Offers solutions to some of the problems in BP's Infinitesimal Calculus about which BP asked [see BP's 1865-10-28]. Raises a problem in probability theory regarding archery targets for BP.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Offers solutions to some of the problems in BP's Infinitesimal Calculus about which BP asked [see BP's 1865-10-28]. Raises a problem in probability theory regarding archery targets for BP.
Thanks WW for and comments on his suggestions on JH's translation of Book XXIV of Homer's Iliad.
Is sending the proofs of his recent communication for his correction.
Sends Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Pleased with his translation, but worries whether a publisher will take it. JH's daughter Maria enjoyed visiting WW; daughter Amelia arriving soon.
Delighted by visit from JH's daughter Maria and her new husband. Looks forward to meeting Mr. Prescott [see JH's 1865-10-22].
Thanking him for his note. Relates events while in India.
Asks that AS show JH's son Alexander around Norwich when he arrives there. Reflects on changes in geology. Has finished hexameter Iliad translation.
Thanks for his paper on the Pyrenees. Has he made any calculations on the depth from which thermal springs derive? The observations made with the spectroscope are interesting. Sent JH two memoirs by Count de S. Robert; would like them back and any comments JH has to make on them.
J. S. Parlby's sister receives estate.
Is returning Book XXIV of JH's Iliad translation. Asks him about his plans for publication. Has written letter of introduction for JH's daughter Maria.
A letter of introduction on behalf of the Prescott family.
Wished to quote JH's name in connection with one of his theories.
Comments on George Witt's work on silvering glass mirrors and on JH's Telescope. States problems with his Newtonian telescope. Works on designs for a binocular telescope.
Is trying to procure a church clock. Asks for advice from JH on choosing a clockmaker and a clock.
Requests JH sign certificate to R.S.L. attesting to Indian historian J. W. Kaye. Recalls 1861 visit with JH at Greenwich Observatory. Hopes JH's sons are doing well in India.
Is engaged drawing up a memoir of the late Admiral W. H. Smyth for the R.A.S. Would be glad of any of JH's observations on his work as an astronomer and as a member of the Board of Visitors of Greenwich.
Is grateful for his valuable work on the Coal question. Such a work has been long wanted. Used to have a theory himself that the tides might be utilized, but working it out found it was not economic.
Is greatly obliged for his two letters and postscript containing his criticism of the atmospheric law suggested by Count de S. Robert. Hopes soon to make a careful examination of the subject.
Sending comparison to Almanac of 1866. Concerning meteorites. Now principal librarian and professor at the Institution.
Thanks for referring him to one of his essays.