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Herschel1509

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[25 April 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.13 (C: RS:HS 24.105)
Summary:

Comments on a table of U. J. J. Leverrier on the eccentricities of the earth's orbit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6631

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[26 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.107
Summary:

Comments on the unevenness of generations; speculations about life on Uranus; expects to finish translation of the Iliad by the end of the year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel980

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander Herschel from Henry Bence Jones
Date:
[30 April 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.56b
Summary:

HJ writes to AH to inform him that HJ has nominated AH for the vacancy left by Robert FitzRoy's death [see Henry Holland's 1865-5-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1568

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[30 April 1865]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.402
Summary:

Criticizes the manuscript of Mr. Hickson [?] about meteorology, the diameter of the sun, and conditions at the North Pole. JH recommends against publishing the work without considerable editing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Holland
Date:
[2 May 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.56c
Summary:

Writes to thank HH for his kindness in nominating son Alexander for the meteorological post [see HH's 1865-5-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Rudolf Wolf
Date:
[5 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.155
Summary:

Has sent RW a copy of JH's catalog of nebulae and also a biographical sketch of JH's father. Thanks RW for and praises RW's works on sun spots and on the aurora borealis. Notes that G. B. Airy is now disposed to accepting the existence of solar 'willow leaves.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[6 May 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.14 (C: RS:HS 24.108)
Summary:

Further comments on the theory of glacier formation, urging causes beyond merely astronomical ones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[6 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.109
Summary:

Signing himself 'A.B.C.D.,' asks whether a priest is guilty of perjury for having refused to testify regarding a murder on the grounds that this would violate the seal of the confessional.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2540

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[7 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.449 (C: RS:HS 23.170)
Summary:

Is glad that J. C. Maxwell has received the Aberdeen Professorship. Has forwarded 'your last' to the Principal. Is feeling better, but still needs crutches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[7 May 1865]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.404
Summary:

Thanks RM for his interest in a possible position for JH's son Alexander. It now appears that the position will likely go to someone else, but there is so much work to be done in the meteorological office that another person, such as Alexander, would be ideal. Perhaps RM could put in a word for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1865-5-7 or later
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.406
Summary:

JH's son Alexander is up for membership in the R.A.S., and JH would appreciate RM speaking in favor if the occasion arises. Introduces JH's son John to RM and his wife. Comments on the possibility of still finding [David] Livingstone alive in Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11438

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[14 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.350-1 & 24.110-11
Summary:

John Lubbock shall have JH's vote. Comments on the duties of an M.P. Cannot promise to canvas but will speak to anyone with influence he meets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10813

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. Park Harrison
Date:
1865-5-16 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.165 verso
Summary:

Replies to JH's 1865-5-16, expressing thanks for materials sent. Comments on temperature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4431

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Mathews, Jr.
Date:
[21 May 1865]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (101)
Summary:

Results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4306

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Mathews, Jr.
Date:
[25 May 1865]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (102)
Summary:

Sends results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11442

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Lubbock
Date:
[26 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.355 & 24.112
Summary:

Cannot make up his mind to support either one or other of the two great political divisions at the moment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13501

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Daily News]
Date:
27] May [1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0735; Reel 1089
Summary:

Responds to article by Mr. Yates in Daily News of the 18 May that misrepresented JH's views on standard units of measure.

Contributor:
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Herschel12796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry James
Date:
[27 May 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0201; Reel 1054
Summary:

Concurs with HJ's proposal to assign Sinai survey party to H. S. Palmer. Cost of survey will be £1220. Encloses letter printed in Daily News in reply to Mr. Yates on British standards of measure, with calculations based on Capt. Clarke's results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1537

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[31 May 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.22 (C: RS:HS 24.113)
Summary:

Writes to ask for clarification of HL's views on the dispersion of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 June 1865]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Eng.334 (C: TxU:H/L-0459; Reel 1055)
Summary:

Thanks for the memorandum about the lion. Recounts tale about Emperor Hadrian; mentions Joseph Butler, Samuel Butler, and family health problems. Glad that JS recovered from 'ugly accident.'

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