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Herschel484

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.8
Summary:

Now believes that at least one specific weight should be acquired [see GA's 1851-9-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel183

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.63
Summary:

Informs JH about the receipt of important papers from the Provost of the new college [Sydney University] at Sydney, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel185

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.65
Summary:

Is trying to organize a meeting of all involved in the new Sydney University project [see JH's 1851-10-14].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel486

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.11
Summary:

Responds with a suggestion of a reasonable price for all the weights [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel52

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.373.171
Summary:

A note to clarify receipt of a letter transmitted by Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel188

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.70
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for a candidate for a Sydney University professorship [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel370

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.291v
Summary:

Still pursuing Julius Caesar's path in Britain [see GA's 1851-3-29]; wants local information from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel371

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.466.294
Summary:

Are there any earthworks in the wood near Hawkhurst [see GA's 1851-11-4]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel487

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.14 (C: RGO 6.341.15)
Summary:

Will send an assistant to bid for the weights at the auction [see JH's 1851-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel488

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.16
Summary:

GA's assistant bought the weights at the auction for less than JH had offered [see GA's 1851-11-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel191

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.75
Summary:

Comments about some candidates for Sydney University professorships [see JH's 1851-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel489

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.17
Summary:

Is sending some papers on standards prepared by Richard Sheepshanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel192

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.77
Summary:

Does not believe the Australian gold rush should affect the selection process for Sydney University professors [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel194

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.80
Summary:

A note accompanying testimonials for candidates for Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-11-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel195

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.81
Summary:

May not be able to attend next Sydney Trust meeting [see GA's 1851-12-1], as GA has family commitments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel196

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.82
Summary:

Indicates a preferred date for a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel198

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.85
Summary:

Agrees to JH's meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel200

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.88
Summary:

Agrees to meeting date [see JH's 1851-12-11] and asks JH to make some additional arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel201

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.91
Summary:

Is working on a short list of candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-11].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4832

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.222
Summary:

Regarding his recent tour around the Kent and Sussex borders.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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