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Herschel10406

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.286
Summary:

Has taken some time to consider the climate at the Cape in response to JH's request. Gives details of the climate, suitability of site for observatory, and general conditions at the Cape. There is a reasonable library at Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9554

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.283
Summary:

Thanks for his last letter. Assures him he has no bitter feelings over the spirit of David Brewster after his disappointment of the election. May make any use he wishes of his actinometer results. Intends going over to France in a month's time, but is very busy at the present time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4672

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.57
Summary:

Observations on the work of S. D. Poisson and P. G. le D. Pontecoulant. Is JH's 20-ft. telescope any use for measuring angles and distances? Discussion of solar spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5332

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.279
Summary:

The first evening party is on Saturday, and hopes JH will be able to come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11949

From:
Charles May
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.311
Summary:

Sends some specimens of aloes and calocynth with some remarks on them. Also sends some sugar made by evaporating the cane juice under diminished pressure. Inquired from J. Lister regarding the elasticity of hardened steel wire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10293

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.176
Summary:

Sending his sextant and instructions for its use, which he will doubtless find useful. Also a copy of James Horsburgh's Directions. Has not heard from Captain Hardy regarding the rope. Advises boxes covered in mackintosh. Plans to publish his book on Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10407

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.287
Summary:

Has resolved to leave the Cape and soon after JH receives this letter he hopes to be in England. Will bring the barometer and the exterior thermometer. Saw Dr. Duncan Stewart yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14745

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0936.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Formal note and stamp acknowledging receipt of £50 annuity from estate of William Herschel, sent by executor JH, followed by note to JH on arrangements for sending such payments. Asks for news about Stewart family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9555

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.284
Summary:

Has acquired a 7-ft. Newtonian telescope of William Herschel made in 1802. Is well preserved but the speculum appears to be tarnished. Would like to bring it to London to obtain JH's advice on its shortcomings. Is going to France to collect the actinometers and the results of L. F. Kämtz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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