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Herschel9265

From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.22
Summary:

Hopes that JH will visit Ireland and if he does that he will visit them. David Brewster also intends visiting Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3643

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.80
Summary:

JH will be presented with the Gold Medal of the Astronomical Society of London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4950

From:
Giovanni B. Amici
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.337
Summary:

Further regarding parcels of books sent to G. S. G. Santini of Padova. Details and comments on telescopes used for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5810

From:
John Brinkley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.280
Summary:

Thanks for his valuable communications. His theory regarding the method of determining the difference of parallax is ingenious. Regarding the difference in observations of certain stars between Dublin and Greenwich. Returns G. A. A. Plana's letter and comments on this. Has not yet printed his paper on fixed stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1309

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.260
Summary:

Describes observations made as he travelled and people visited on journey from London to Ancona.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11119

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.9
Summary:

Has been waiting for a letter from Basil Hall regarding the availability of his pendulums, but has heard nothing. Surprised at the error in William Lambton's calculations. What does he think of the method of finding the figure of the earth by measuring the parallax of the moon? Is writing in bed. Has been polishing a mirror for T. J. Hussey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2882

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.373
Summary:

Announces a new step to all astronomers toward understanding the solar system due to work of [Thomas] Clausen of the Altona observatory. Clausen recognized that the comet discovered by Biela was the same as that of 1805 and 1772. HS gives details of circumstances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9763

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.109
Summary:

Has been transcribing his paper on suspensions. Comments on this and hopes it will be received by the council. Would like to know if his paper has been received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5941

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.64
Summary:

Is sending his paper on the aberration so that it can be laid before the Board of Longitude. Also sending new table for the measurement of heights by means of the barometer. Regarding the distribution of the Memoirs to Associates.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9764

From:
Davies Gilbert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.110
Summary:

Was favored with his letter. Comments on his paper and revised it. Hopes to be in town on Thursday. Believes [Stephen] Lee has the last number of Annales de chimie.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12362

From:
William Edward Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.219
Summary:

Wishes to print the observations WP presented to the R.S.L. in his forthcoming Journal. Can JH assist him; has obtained permission from Humphry Davy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11546

From:
Charles Louis Largeteau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.463
Summary:

Expressing his gratitude for the kindness received from JH while staying in England. Thanks for the Memoir he has received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9053

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.165
Summary:

Describes plan to carry out pendulum experiments with G. B. Airy. Asks JH for help in borrowing instruments from the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4638

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.22
Summary:

Asking for introductions to certain men of science in Paris. Revision of his views on his figure of the earth, and casting doubt on Edward Sabine's pendulum observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel519

From:
Siméon Denis Poisson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.13
Summary:

Preparing to give a lecture at the R.S.L., and writes seeking some information. Comments on some work of G. A. Plana and P. S. Laplace. [Much of this letter is illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10003

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.338
Summary:

About JG's health, the need for JH to marry, and plans for the summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4639

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.23
Summary:

Sending his paper on the 'Figure of the Earth.' Description of work at Greenwich Observatory. Remarks on projected expedition to Falmouth and Ashbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0288

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
25 April 1826
Source of text:
RS MS DM 3.26
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel3031

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1826]
Source of text:
RS:DM 3.26
Summary:

As MF will be unable to attend the next meeting of the Glass Committee, he sends JH the analysis of the glass produced in one experiment, emphasizing its consistency and high quality.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3338

From:
William Sotheby
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1826-5]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.222a
Summary:

Declines an invitation of JH's, being 'engaged sixteenfold' that day. Invites JH to a party another day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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