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SOMERVILLE58

From:
Jean-Baptiste Biot
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
27 Jun 1817
Source of text:
MSB 8 / 331, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE630

From:
William Wallace
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
12 May 1816
Source of text:
MSW 1 / 160, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

SOMERVILLE631

From:
William Wallace
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
18 May 1816
Source of text:
MSW 1 / 161, Dep. c. 372, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10110

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1819]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.1
Summary:

Unable to come to dinner on Saturday but hopes to see him in the evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10236

From:
Bertie Greatheed
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.123
Summary:

Has seen William Artaud, who will be pleased to paint William Herschel's picture. Will undertake it in the new year as he is rather pressed for time at the moment. Hears that J. C. Ross and W. E. Parry have returned from the North.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10603

From:
Thomas W. Hornbuckle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 May 1815]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.482
Summary:

Offering JH the position of assistant tutor at Michaelmas. [Draft from JH declining.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10865

From:
Thomas Smart Hughes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.215
Summary:

Regrets to hear JH's father is not well and hopes the sea air will be of benefit. Would like to accompany him on the Continent whenever it suits him. Gives all the Cambridge news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11001

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.345
Summary:

Regrets delay in writing as he was uncertain where JH would be. Wishes JH would come and stay with him to relieve his melancholy position. He has accepted a curacy at Ferring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12285

From:
George Henry Noehden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.141
Summary:

Sending a query from Sir Gore Ouseley regarding some Persepolitan writing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12286

From:
George Henry Noehden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.142
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's assistance regarding the Persepolitan writing. G. C. Renouard's communication appears to be conclusive. Hopes he can convey the information to the Royal Society of Göttingen. Would like a copy of the whole inscription if this is not imposing too much.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12290

From:
George Nayler
To:
William Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1818]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.146
Summary:

Encloses two sketches of proposed armorial ensigns, and would be pleased to receive them back with Sir William's preferences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12388

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.245
Summary:

News of his travels in Italy. Has lost their trunks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12389

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.246
Summary:

Regrets not having notified JH of the arrival of the manuscripts. Comments on them and the other papers. An algebra is much wanted. Has been much occupied with college and public business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12390

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1816]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.247
Summary:

Book will be published on 13 Dec. Also printing JH's notes. Will extend to 710 pages. Comments on the errors and gives ideas for future publications. Reform is afoot in the University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12391

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.248
Summary:

Outlines the events at Cambridge and the defeat of the reform GP hoped to introduce in the mathematical examinations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12392

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.249
Summary:

Thanks for the two letters and the interesting matter they contain. Hopes JH will come when [William?] Clark[e]'s election takes place. Has put JH's name on the Syndics. Will not cease to exert himself in the cause of [mathematical] reform. Vice-Chancellor is against change.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12393

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 May 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.250
Summary:

Rejoices at the prospect of seeing JH on 10 June, the day of the election. Many supporters of William Clark may be absent. Has been unwell himself lately. Hears nothing about JH's Algebra. [Richard?] Harraden is difficult to move. Tell Charles Babbage an anonymous donor has given £20,000 to Peterhouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12394

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1817-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.251
Summary:

Has only just returned to the University. Not known at what time the election will take place. Has made inquiries about the bricks; they were given to the College by Sir J. Malcolm. Will get them copied. Just about to write to Charles Babbage who is coming down to take his degree.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12395

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.252
Summary:

Encloses certificate that Charles Babbage sent him, with the amended signatures. Sorry it has given JH so much trouble. All rejoice to see JH on 10 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12396

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1817]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.253
Summary:

Regrets delay in answering letter, but is setting to work and hopes to send part of his manuscript on curves in a few days. Has spoken to Smith (the printer). [Richard?] Harraden is immovable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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