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Herschel5627

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.116
Summary:

Does JH think it worthwhile to extend his atmospheric wave investigation? Will be at the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12314

From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.170
Summary:

Sends two of his papers. R. I. Murchison has now received the Order of Dannebrogg. If JH thinks he can utilize the order once conferred on him he should write to the King. P.S. King is now dead, but could pass the letter to the appropriate body.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5897

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.22
Summary:

Regarding his observations of the heavens and its relation to theological matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7463

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2191

From:
W. W. Rundell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.435
Summary:

Has re-examined work on southern deviation. Still cannot see his mistake. Re-presents his ideas for further comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14591

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0562.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends paper for JH to read. Should it be published in R.S.P.T.?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5902

From:
Joanna Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 June [1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.25
Summary:

Thanking him for his letter in answer to hers on theological doctrine and its relation to JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2932

From:
C. A. von Steinheil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.7
Summary:

Tells JH that his invitation to visit came too late. Regrets deeply not having the opportunity to meet, but expects to do so next year. Hopes to present two works to JH at that time. Mentions working with the talented P. L. Seidel, his assistant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2933

From:
C. A. von Steinheil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.8
Summary:

Tells JH of [P. L. von] Seidel's success in comparing luminosity of stars by means of a photometer. The results match those of JH. Sends JH a copy requesting that the form be ignored and it be communicated to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12445

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.302
Summary:

A resolution passed by members of the B.A.A.S. meeting at Oxford urges the publication of William Herschel's papers in one volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6967

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.237
Summary:

Will send his man to C. R. Weld. F. W. Bessel will be in good time for council. Is glad he is on the last chapter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3726

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.69
Summary:

Responds to JH's request [1847-6-28] that RS inquire about Samuel B. Lamb. Has visited [W. R.] Dawes and his telescope; thinks he will be productive. Lefevre [George Shaw-Lefevre?] has started for the university, adding 'what chance he has of success I can't guess.' On JH's contacts with Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7431

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.1; Reel 9
Summary:

As instructed, sent 14 copies of JH's book to James Hayday, bookbinder. Confirms style of binding, lettering, and folding of plates requested by JH. One hundred copies will be finished by end of week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7432

From:
James Hayday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Has not yet received copies [of JH's Cape Results] from Smith, Elder & Co. [Algernon Percy,] Duke of Northumberland called to discuss binding but made no decisions. Awaiting JH's instructions by return post.

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John Herschel Project
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