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From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.477
Summary:

Has been ill. Should we publish our observations of 340 double stars or extend the number to 400?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[early 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.7
Summary:

Sends paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.285
Summary:

Previous engagement prevents WW 'joining the early party.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.287
Summary:

Unsure whether WW will be in town to dine with JH Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.290
Summary:

Most correct mode of proceeding will be to suppress incorrect corrections and not to give credit to [T. I. M.?] Forster for inferences of [Peter?] Barlow or calculations of WW.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.240
Summary:

Has requested the government to forward payment for the clock. Regarding variations in the observations of F. W. Bessel, John Pond, etc. Has high opinion of Bessel's work. Has been sending books for Thomas Catton, but he never replies. How is Greenwich Observatory heated? Some observatories have troubles with dampness. Recommends book by K. W. Feuerbach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 January [1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.352
Summary:

Sends papers for R.A.S. and A. J. Fresnel's papers. Modifies analogy of infinite pipes to clarify TY's hypothesis of three principal colors. Charles Babbage sent survey of Mont Cenis. Can JH find its barometrical observations?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Goodall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 January 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.144
Summary:

Has been very busy and has only now had a chance to work on the inscription. Suggests various forms. Would like his comments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.313
Summary:

About meeting Walter Scott, lawsuits and family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.4; Reel 1083
Summary:

Asks JH to pay CH's debt to his mother and deduct that amount from next annuity payment to CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.1; Reel 1086
Summary:

Hopes that letter from Mr. Langton does not mean more trouble. Flood has made 'Complete Prisoners' of residents at Slough. Glad that JH bought good horse. Advice on JH's laundry. Caroline Herschel's finances. Concern for Georg Griesbach's health. Regards from Susan White.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.241
Summary:

Has received parcel from N. M. Rothschild. Hopes money for the Robert Molyneux clock will soon arrive. Encloses some items for him in Thomas Catton's parcel. Please accept Analytical Geometry. Hopes JL's two volumes on astronomy will be translated into English, and encloses copy of additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Legatt Chantrey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 February [1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.243
Summary:

If either of the designs please him, he will be pleased to advise; otherwise explain in detail what he requires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.55
Summary:

Regarding errors and discrepancies in the tables of F. W. Bessel. Difficulty of dispatching books to foreign members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Gratified that JH appreciates the astronomical legacy that she left at Slough. Explains that she returned to Hanover because she felt that 'it would be in vain to struggle any longer against age and infirmity.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0622.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

Birthday greetings to JH. Severe wind damage at Slough, but telescopes are safe. News of acquaintances. Condition of JH's horse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Legatt Chantrey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10 March [1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.244
Summary:

Bearer must show the inscription which must be corrected by JH. Regarding a price for the work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Hasledine Pepys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.338
Summary:

Invites JH to London Institution to observe an experiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Fearon Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.161
Summary:

Was pleased to receive JH's letter. Regrets to hear of the death of Sir William Herschel. Grateful to the Board of Longitude for their assistance. Regarding the deficiencies of one of the clocks. Work carried out. Site has been approved for the new observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.285
Summary:

About matters relating to the building of the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project