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Herschel2476

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1857?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.330
Summary:

Returns polar maps. Advises on methods of map projection, favoring polar projection. Working on new maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000194

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Richardson
Date:
15 March 1857
Source of text:
MM/4/40, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2370

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 March 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.191
Summary:

Writing article [for Encyclopaedia Britannica] on meteorology. Asks questions regarding work of [H. W.] Dove and [Thomas?] Taylor regarding cyclone and storm theory. Discusses barometric fluctuation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-2241

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
16 Mar [1857]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (MM4: 39)
Summary:

Would rather not serve on Royal Society committee [for a North American exploring expedition]. Suggests subjects for geological investigation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel2371

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.240
Summary:

Discusses [H. W.] Dove's works regarding rotating storms. New information from Russian observatories gives a more complete understanding of the phenomenon. Has not seen Keith Johnson's new edition of Physical Atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000195

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
21 March 1857
Source of text:
MM/4/41, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000196

From:
Charles Giles Bridle Daubeny
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
23 March 1857
Source of text:
MM/4/42, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel2372

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[3 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.241 (C: RS:HS 23.193)
Summary:

Thanks ES for his paper. Sun spot activity should increase in 1857. Discusses his own earlier ideas concerning relationship between sun spots and Aurora Borealis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2373

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.242
Summary:

Glad to know which of ES's papers JH has. Sends another along with maps from [Keith] Johnson's Physical Atlas. Discusses JH's ideas regarding relationship between solar spots and magnetic disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2374

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.243
Summary:

Mentions [P.] Plantamour's memoir on barometer and a criticism by Mr. Dilams[?]. Comprehending why variations of magnetic disturbances correspond in period with terrestrial year is difficult.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[8 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.195
Summary:

Discusses advantages of different magnetic charts. Grateful for [P.] Plantamour's observations. Satisfied with [J. R.] Wolf's period of 11.11 years for solar spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2376

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[15 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.199
Summary:

Heard ES recommended JH write an article for Edinburgh Review on terrestrial magnetism. Asks what he should read to write this article. Photographs ES sent of sun not promising.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2377

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.244
Summary:

Asks JH to read ES's publications for the R.S.L. proceedings concerning colonial magnetic observations. Wishes JH could see R.S.L.'s recent accomplishments in magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2378

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[9 June 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.203
Summary:

Willing to write article if Quarterly [Review] will publish it, if he may take his time writing, and if ES will provide aid regarding meteorology and magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.245
Summary:

Glad JH is reviewing advancement of science by R.S.L. members. Disappointed that little was accomplished in certain areas where more was expected.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001418

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
William Sharpey
Date:
11 August 1857
Source of text:
MM/19/15, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

RS-MM-000879

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
8 October 1857
Source of text:
MM/14/144, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Tyndall1444

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/15; MS JT/1/TYP/4/1308, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Tyndall1451

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Nov. 6
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/42; MS JT/1/TYP/4/1310, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Tyndall1465

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
John Tyndall
Date:
Undated
Source of text:
MS JT/1/S/16; MS JT/1/TYP/4/1309, RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project
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