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Herschel6466

From:
Arthur Cayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.234
Summary:

Sends the mss. and two copies of the proof for JH to check. Queries one point. Please return papers to him when they have been checked.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8739

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.128
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on planned chart; explains method of dealing with unguaged areas. RP has adopted a somewhat different method of charting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10247

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.133
Summary:

Wishes to take up a theatrical position at Aberdeen, and would be grateful for any financial assistance. Has already received £5 from the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12387

From:
W. Paterson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.244
Summary:

Is working on what he hopes will be the true theory of the earth, but would like advice from an astronomer on one point. Believes JH has been asked this question before, according to Charles Lyell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10248

From:
Frances Annie Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.134
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance. Is now residing in Aberdeen but still in financial difficulties so would be pleased with any assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6277

From:
Emily Alston Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.38
Summary:

Relating the dire condition of Dr. C. T. Beke and requesting financial assistance from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10650

From:
Frederick Howlett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.24
Summary:

Intends bringing the subject of sunspots before the B.A.A.S. next September and would therefore like JH's views on whether in his opinion these spots are mechanical or magnetic. Also any other comments would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5044

From:
F. Austen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.423
Summary:

Sends extract from Eduard Fournier's Le Vieux-Neuf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11922

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.284
Summary:

Asks JH if he wants to make any changes in his article on meteorology for a new edition of the Admiralty Manual.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10273

From:
W. K. von Haidinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.156
Summary:

Regrets the delay in sending his paper on Homeric irons, but he has been suffering from ill health. Comments on JH's translation of one of Homer's stanzas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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