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Herschel1428

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Comments on GS's 1865-6-1.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1429

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Returns a paper on Indian meteorology, as he cannot devote time to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13047

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[3] June 1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0460; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reviews 'Hughes Map of the World.' Questions on India [H.E.I.C.] investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11440

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[15 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.353 & 24.114
Summary:

Has been kept informed of the illness of Sir John William Lubbock by JH's daughter [Matilda] Rose. Hears things are now more serious and proposes to bring Rose home to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1538

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.23
Summary:

Comments on the preparation of an article on light by JH for publication in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3472

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[27 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS Sa.674
Summary:

Discusses negotiations between government and R.S.L. regarding Meteorological Departments of Board of Trade.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7179

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[4 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.115
Summary:

On concept formation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4264

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Isaac Todhunter
Date:
[4 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.116
Summary:

Sends copy of paper on 'projection of the sphere in which the problem is to make any infinitely small figure on the projection similar to that on the sphere,' which he has presented to the Royal Geographical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12158

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Malden
Date:
[11 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.16 & 24.117
Summary:

Requesting information as to where he can find details of the principle that regulates the application of the Greek accents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11196

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Bishop of Kingston
Date:
[14 July 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24:118
Summary:

Is pleased that the bishop found nothing religiously objectionable in JH's two papers, censored by the editor of the Fortnightly Review, in which JH suggested the spiritual origination of force, an idea that JH states has repeatedly appeared in JH's publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13358

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
29 [July?] 1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0559; Reel 1053
Summary:

Grateful for letter from WJH's wife Emma. Maria Herschel's engagement to Henry Hardcastle. WJH's report on improvements in British administration of India is good news. News and whereabouts of Herschel family. JH paid WJH's annual taxes, but not dues to Amateur Photographic Association requested by J. Melhuish. Alexander Herschel leaves Tuesday for Pyrenees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Nasmyth]
Date:
1865-8-11.
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.196(1)
Summary:

Declines offer of models of the moon's structure. Does not plan to present a lunar paper to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2976

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[14 August 1865]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #40
Summary:

Assumes JH has not received the volumes sent over a month ago. Mentions international statistics briefly. Wishes to add an article about probability to a French translation of JH's 1850 review of AQ's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[22 August 1865]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #41 (C: #42)
Summary:

Has consulted with publisher of JH's 1850 review of AQ's book. Is flattered and sees no reason why AQ's enlarged work cannot prefix or append a French translation of JH's review. Publisher requests written acknowledgement. Asks AQ to attach a note, correcting his archery example.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13497

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[10 September 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0731; Reel 1089
Summary:

Confirms receipt of journals sent to JH by LQ. Calculations of probabilities for shots to hit targets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1882

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[12 September 1865]
Source of text:
WT 67430.2
Summary:

Explains, according to the laws of probability, how the arrows should have been distributed on the archery target at St. Leonard's, and compares that with the actual distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #43
Summary:

Has received packet mentioned in 1865-8-14. Lists works received. Gives lengthy explanation of the error made in the target example. Asks AQ to append a note, stating that JH is aware of the fallacious answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.119
Summary:

About old friends, alive or dead; comments on a puzzle in probability; returns to JH's old haunts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3551

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lady Helen Bayley Hamilton
Date:
[14?] September 1865
Source of text:
TCD 7762-72:1684
Summary:

Expresses condolences on death of William Hamilton, mentioning his work and character.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7182

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[25 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.120
Summary:

Comments further on probability [see JH's 1865-9-14]; JH's daughter Maria is to be married; fills letter with much nonsense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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