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DCP-LETT-1270

From:
Johan Georg Forchhammer
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[15 Nov 1849]
Source of text:
University of Copenhagen, Mineralogical Museum Archives
Summary:

Has sent all the fossil pedunculated cirripedes in the Copenhagen collection, together with a letter from Johannes Steenstrup concerning changes he believes are needed in the descriptions.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6387

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.152
Summary:

Has shown his letter to John Taylor and quotes the latter's opinion of JH. Views on the poetry of Taylor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joseph Lowe
Date:
[15 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.324 & 23.77
Summary:

JH is now very supportive of EL's intention of establishing a Midland Observatory following EL's 1849-11-12.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13609

From:
[A. J. F.] Yvon Villarceau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.420
Summary:

Thanks JH for his interest in YV's work on double stars. YV sends a copy of a note on double stars published in the Académie des Sciences for consideration by the R.A.S. Raises a problem of agreement between Newtonian theory and observational data. YV feels astronomical studies in France are slowing down.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9312

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 November [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.66
Summary:

Is much better but has to take care. Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) has taken over the editorial duties of the [Edinburgh] Review. Pleased to hear he is working on his paper. Will inquire about the average Englishman. W. H. Sykes and S. D. Poisson have published papers on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1271

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Charles Lyell, 1st baronet
Date:
[18 Nov 1849]
Source of text:
American Philosophical Society (Mss.B.D25.84)
Summary:

Criticises Élie de Beaumont’s view of a right angle junction of a stream of lava and a dike.

Mentions his misgivings in voting to recommend J. D. Forbes for Royal Medal.

Notes Daniel Sharpe’s work on mica schist.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel11047

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.386
Summary:

Mrs. Jones has lately lost a sister-in-law, which accounts for her laxness in correspondence. Will search his index for an article on the average Englishman. Tour through France and Switzerland was a great success. Feels much better for it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel582

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1849]
Source of text:
RGO 6.418.78
Summary:

Responds to a JH question about the accuracy of the calculations for the figure of the earth in GA's article in the Encyclopaedia Metropolitana.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-1271F

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Thomas Salt
Date:
19 Nov [1849]
Source of text:
Rachel Salt (private collection); sold by Spink’s (dealers), July 2018
Summary:

He is willing to wait until the end of February 1850 for Mr Salt to find him an opportunity to invest up to £30,000.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

RS-MM-000484

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
20 November 1849
Source of text:
MM/9/64, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

DCP-LETT-1272

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Stevens Henslow
Date:
20 Nov [1849]
Source of text:
Princeton University Library (General MSS)
Summary:

Has had his portrait taken;

is anxious about scarlet fever among his children.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel10400

From:
Ebenezer Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.280
Summary:

Thanks for his letter but it does not allude to the calculation he sent. Has seen astronomical clocks previously.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2013

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.45
Summary:

Must consider and enquire before replying to JH's letter of yesterday. Sends volumes of the 'tables of revenue' for 1846 and 1847 to JH, plus a supplement relating to foreign countries. If this is not enough, let GP know.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2014

From:
George R. Porter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1849-11-21 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.46
Summary:

Returns the proofs of [W. J.] Hamilton's paper, and hopes to send his contribution to the Admiralty Manual soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000535

From:
Adolph Theodor Kupffer
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
22 November 1849
Source of text:
MM/10/59, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel9571

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.311
Summary:

B.A.A.S. and Royal Society of Edinburgh have been approached to apply to the government for finance to send an observer and reflector to the Cape Observatory. Does JH think this advisable, with his knowledge of conditions at the Cape?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6778

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.95
Summary:

Sending a copy of the Torquay directory where Edward Vivian's comparison of thermometer readings are given. The climate of Torquay does not suit them; Mrs. Dawes is going north for a few weeks. Would like a comparison of the state of the weather for various parts of the country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9653

From:
William Galbraith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.3
Summary:

Has received his note enclosing G. B. Airy's paper. Regrets any trouble he may have caused. Sends copies of his own paper for measuring heights by the barometer. Took some observations on the tides at Brodick and comments on William Whewell's statements concerning tides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[26] November 1849
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.312 & 23.75
Summary:

Agrees that it would be desirable to make further observations at the Cape, but foresees difficulties, especially liaison with the Astronomer Royal at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9850

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.184
Summary:

Wrote to Francis Russell (10th Duke of Bedford) about Thomas Maclear and encloses his reply. Has just framed JH's prints. Sends a few scraps. Hopes to visit G. G. Waldegrave (2nd Baron Radstock).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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