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Herschel9308

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.62
Summary:

Has he made a decision regarding writing a review for the second volume of Kosmos? Longmans is contemplating a second edition. George Peacock is much better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9304

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.58
Summary:

Many thanks for his replies to the queries of Francis Jeffrey's (Lord Jeffrey); they will be appreciated. Use of the word 'vindicated' not happy. Mr. Moriarty called yesterday; he is not appreciated in England. Will send copy of JH's review to Alexander von Humboldt. Hopes he will review the 2nd volume. The Joneses are at Pall Mall, and William Whewell in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9305

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
16 January [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.59
Summary:

[George] Peacock asks for more time for his review. Enough science in vol. 2 to tempt JH. JH should be the new editor for Brown. Will send Alexander von Humboldt a copy of the review unless he thinks it should come from the author and not the editors. Returns to Haileybury on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9306

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
11 July [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.60
Summary:

Has not heard of the results of the Rolfe's visit to Hawkhurst. The Sabines are translating Kosmos and all would be pleased if JH would look at the proofs. Intended stopping at York but had to hurry on to Edinburgh when Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) was seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9307

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 July [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.61
Summary:

Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) may be able to go on holiday. Does JH know anything about a Capt. J. T. Smith who has been named as a reviewer for C. R. Weld's History of the R.S.? Sorry to hear he has misgivings about the second part of Kosmos; may change his mind later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9309

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 September [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.63
Summary:

Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) is slowly recovering. He has stated several times that JH is the man to review the 2nd volume of Kosmos. Sends prospectus of the Physical Atlas. Returns to Haileybury on the 18th. Richard Jones is in Argyle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9322

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 August [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.76
Summary:

Expects he has received the proofs by now. Is pleased he will review L. A. J. Quetelet's book on probabilities. Returns to Haileybury next month.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9310

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29 August [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.64
Summary:

Thanks for his letter concerning L. A. J. Quetelet; trusts he will be able to prepare the article for the Christmas number. Cholera is at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9311

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.65
Summary:

Hopes his paper on L. A. J. Quetelet will be ready for the Easter number. Richard Jones has returned from Switzerland, and dined with Quetelet in Brussels. Has been suffering himself with congestion of the brain and consequently unable to write.

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

Herschel9313

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.67
Summary:

His manuscript arrived and has been dispatched to the printers with the necessary instructions. Regrets to hear that JH's labors are impeded by ill health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9314

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.68
Summary:

Would be happy to hear of any improvement in JH's health. Encloses a letter from Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey). J. S. Mill edited Jeremy Bentham's works in two volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9315

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 January [1850?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.69
Summary:

Returns the slips received from Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey); would JH forward them to the printer with his instructions. His mathematical demonstration will be allowed enough room. Pleased to hear his deafness has been relieved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8387

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28] January 1850
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.271
Summary:

Reports death of Francis Jeffrey. JH's letter to Jeffrey arrived too late. Mrs. Jeffrey will return to [Haileybury?] with WE.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9316

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 February [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.70
Summary:

Would JH agree that his review of L. A. J. Quetelet's book on probabilities be allowed to stand until the June number as there is a large paper on observations for the next number [of the Edinburgh Review]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9318

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 March [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.72
Summary:

When JH sends his paper to Mr. Shaw would he inform WE as he wishes to start the next number off with it. Hopes Mrs. [Richard] Jones's health has improved by her visit to the college.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9317

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 April [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.71
Summary:

Would be pleased to receive JH's paper. His own house is still sad and silent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9319

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 June [1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.73
Summary:

Sending proofs. Will see that he has altered a few words here and there. Mrs. Jones's health has improved and she talks of going to Richmond.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9320

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7] June [1850
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.74
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on the layout of his page.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12731

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Empson
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0146; Reel 1054
Summary:

[A. J.] Ellis was correct; JH used earlier version of proof by [C. F.] Gauss in Theoria Motus Corporum Coelestium [1809] and was not aware of newer proof. But Ellis's objection to JH's proof applies only to properties of space.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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