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Herschel7982

From:
David Wilkie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.249
Summary:

Per JH's request, DW wrote to Alfred Chalon inquiring about miniature portraits. Quotes prices. Lists names of satisfied patrons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3378

From:
Schenck & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.174
Summary:

Apologizes for late reply. Includes news. Hopes to see JH in Berne in summer. Has forgotten price agreed on for object.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3813

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 April 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

The Germans are printing many of William Herschel's papers; comments that 'there does not pass a month but something appears in print.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11213

From:
Pierre Simon Laplace
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.102
Summary:

Sending Part XI of his own Mécanique céleste. Comments on this work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11574

From:
Wilson Lowry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.492
Summary:

JH's geological specimen is a piece of granular quartz, found in great quantities in Berks, Wilts, and Herts. JH promised to show him some of the garnets found by [J. S.?] Henslow in Anglesea.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9979

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.314
Summary:

About books JG has read including some poems by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10253

From:
W. Herschel Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.139
Summary:

Hoping that JH's goodness will help WG out of difficulty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14712

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1829]-5-22
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0912; Reel 1083
Summary:

Left 'proof plate' of William Herschel at JH's residence last week. Kept it in cottage for long time. Hopes it will find 'a better place' with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9802

From:
Benjamin Gompertz
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.137
Summary:

Is applying for the position of actuary at the Law Life Assurance Society and would be glad of a letter of recommendation from JH; please direct a letter to Messrs. Peace as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8009

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.277
Summary:

Invites JH to meet H. C. Oersted, Henry Warburton, and Henry Kater at dinner next Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6160

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.286
Summary:

Is sending him the second edition of his book on magnetic attractions. Comments on the views put forth in this work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3812

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Worries that Johann Pfaff is unqualified to translate William Herschel's papers into German; hopes that JH will be the primary authority for commenting on WH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5238

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.184
Summary:

Has had a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer concerning his calculating machine. Is to get financial assistance from the government. Hopes to see JH on Monday night.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8437

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.418
Summary:

Discusses various apparent errors JS has been detecting in observing double stars with two different telescopes. Assures JH that no serious problems exist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5239

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.185
Summary:

Is sending the agreement between the government and CB regarding payment for work on the calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5241

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.187
Summary:

Regarding the paper on the machine for the Treasury. Will postpone his visit to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14116

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1825]-7-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0341.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will follow JH's instructions. Expects to find inst[rument?] at home of Mr. Mowman or at Leicester Square.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3814

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes to receive more correspondence from JH. Often wishes that she could be with JH in order to ensure that he will not overwork himself like William Herschel did.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2992

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.104
Summary:

With the departure of [Otto von] Kotzebue, WS takes the opportunity to send JH volumes of Dorpat observations. Requests notification if volumes do not arrive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5242

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.188
Summary:

There is to be a sale of pictures, including one of JH; would he like it? Has not heard anything from the Treasury yet regarding payment of his money. Plans for projected holiday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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