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From:
[J.?] Henry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1002; Reel 1083
Summary:

Compares observed times of rocket bursts at observatory and at Blackman St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.345
Summary:

Can JH deputize for him at the Astronomical Society meeting?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henrik Johan Walbeck
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1821]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Further eclipse observations from around the world [see HW's 1820-7-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0946.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Sends three chronometers set to Blackman St. time. Confirm them by a transit of Arcturus tomorrow, then return them to JS at Blackman St. Gives times for next rocket firings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.4; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel is glad that JH declined offer for WH to become commissioner of longitude. Hopes JH enjoys visit with James South and family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
G[erard] Moll
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.47
Summary:

Thanks for the kind reception afforded him at Slough. Sends a copy of [J. H.?] Schröder's paper on the discoveries of William Herschel. Also sends some observations of the late solar eclipse made in Holland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1821 or 1827]-1-17
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.281
Summary:

Sir Edward Codrington will take charge of chronometer for Captain Copeland if delivered to Codrington at Portsmouth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Brinkley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.274
Summary:

It was too cloudy for any worthwhile observations to be made during the recent eclipse. Looking forward to the publication of JH's work. Outlines his own recent and projected work. Thomas Brisbane observed the eclipse at Cork.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hasledine Pepys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.337
Summary:

Invites JH to the London Institution to meet Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.154
Summary:

Meeting at Dr. George Pearson's on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.152
Summary:

Hopes JH will meet CB and Francis Baily in the near future to discuss arrangements for the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1821]
Source of text:
RAS:WH Archive 1/11.5; Reel 12
Summary:

Gratitude for election to Astronomical Society. Notes on double star Zeta Orionis. Regards to James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1821-2-15 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.302
Summary:

Family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.39
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the report and sanction of council. Details several points on which he requires guidance. New observatories in India. Can JH dine with him on Thursday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.155
Summary:

Regarding W. T. Brande's attack on the Astronomical Society. Joseph Banks and his opposition to CB. Recent happenings in the Astronomical Society. Thanks for the volumes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Miles Bland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.154
Summary:

There is an opening for a Lay fellowship. Is JH interested? News of J. W. Whittaker's appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.118
Summary:

Sorry to hear JH's father and mother are ill and cannot visit Bath. Received account of new Astronomical Society of London. Honored to be listed as member with old friend William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.174
Summary:

Honored on being elected Foreign Member of the Astronomical Society of London. Finds that the comet he observed in January had already been seen by J. N. Nicollet and J. L. Pons. Saw the remarkable appearance on the dark part of the moon noticed by Henry Kater. Thinks Kater's theory is wrong. Will soon be bringing out a paper on the moon's volcanoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.304
Summary:

Family news, JG's reduced circumstances, and public affairs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.134
Summary:

Has received the regulations of the Astronomical Society of London—a great encouragement to astronomers. Has made observations on the orbit of the comet. Has sent two memoirs to T. M. Brisbane.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project