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Herschel6008

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.134
Summary:

Regarding his own observations of the recent solar eclipse. Is sending G. B. Airy's report on Alexander von Humboldt's letter on magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6009

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.135
Summary:

Further regarding the phenomenon of the shooting stars in America in November. Operation on Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Is preparing a paper on the recent solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE50

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
16 Nov 1836
Source of text:
MSB 4 / 299, Dep. c. 369, Bod, MS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel6010

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.136
Summary:

Has received the Royal medal from the R.S.L. on JH's behalf. Shooting star phenomenon seen in France and Scotland. The Americans are preparing an expedition to the South Pole. Has constructed two pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6011

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.137
Summary:

Regarding the gales which swept England at the end of November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1011

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
10 June 1837
Source of text:
RI MS F1 N/3/16
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel6014

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.140
Summary:

Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) has still not visited the R.S.L. Will discuss J. A. Lloyd's case with the Duke at the first opportunity. Home news. Will continue to forward pamphlets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6017

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.142
Summary:

Is on the point of leaving town for a few days. Is preparing reductions of the observations of N. L. Lacaille.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6021

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.146
Summary:

Would he send more details of F. W. Bessel's communication so that it can be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6022

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.147
Summary:

At the recent council meeting of the R.A.S., JH was nominated as president. Is returning the letters of F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6024

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.149
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot change the mind of the council of the R.A.S. over its nomination of JH as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6025

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.150
Summary:

Unable to see him as he has another meeting to attend. Regarding the loan of the R.A.S.'s theodolite to Thomas Maclear. Two foreign members have been proposed for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6027

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.152
Summary:

Will compare the standards later. Has sent the theodolite to the Admiralty and received a letter of thanks. Thomas Maclear's paper on N. L. Lacaille's star positions will be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6029

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.154
Summary:

Regarding the four foot scale standard of Thomas Maclear. Will be pleased to see him on Thursday. R.A.S. has had a letter from the Treasury regarding a grant for Glasgow Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6031

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.156
Summary:

Is sending a packet and several letters. Events at the last council meeting. Will read Ernesto Capocci's letter at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6032

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.157
Summary:

Is sending some drawings of the comet, which had been mislaid. Thomas Maclear's paper is being referred to JH for his corrections. Will discuss which drawings are to be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13656

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0039.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Returns reports on Cape Observatory and reform of star nomenclature. FB was not included in committee to report reduction of stars in N. L. Lacaille's Coelum australe stelliferum, but sends FB's own report on it, which JH may send in.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6036

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.161
Summary:

Thomas Brisbane's application to the government for increase of power at the Parramatta Observatory. Can JH dine with him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6038

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.163
Summary:

Has written to G. B. Airy about the Cavendish experiment and encloses his diagram and letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6039

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.164
Summary:

Encloses a letter to the Admiralty for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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