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Herschel2336

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.207
Summary:

Discusses Mrs. Sabine's translation of [Alexander von] Humboldt's Cosmos, particularly some theological passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6534

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.286
Summary:

Encloses copies of configurations of nebulae clusters and explains his readings. Has he heard of Macedoine Melloni's water eye piece? [Andrew] Graham has invented a new micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5628

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.118
Summary:

Informing JH that he has sent a letter to John Lee [RS:HS.4.117] and that Lee agrees with WB and wonders if it would be possible to obtain JH's support. Encloses drawings and details of Francis Ronalds's self registering barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7532

From:
Francis Hodgson and G. R. Green
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.49; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for library's receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7439

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.9; Reel 9
Summary:

Fifteen copies [of JH's Cape Results] sent as JH directed. Remainder of 112 copies due today from binder. Awaiting JH's instructions for distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7603

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.120; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for gift of JH's Cape Results. Just returned from geological tour of highlands with [Bernhard] Studer from Bern [Switzerland]. Hopes to purchase Madame Witte's 'model of the Moon...for Edinburgh,' if it has not been bought in London. Observed Neptune at Oxford in company with U. J. J. Leverrier, J. C. Adams, and Wilhelm Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7588

From:
Christian C. J. Bunsen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.105; Reel 9
Summary:

Copy of JH's Cape Results was sent to king of Prussia. Other copies will be forwarded to astronomers in Germany. Note on [Alexander von] Humboldt's itinerary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7533

From:
Edward Riddle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.50; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4152

From:
Unidentified
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1847]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton
Summary:

Asks JH about calculations of arcs of meridian.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7604

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.121; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for gift of JH's Cape Results, not yet received. Send copy for [St. Andrews] University through Smith, Elder & Co., booksellers to the university. Concurs with JH on names for asteroids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7440

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Copies [of JH's Cape Results] have been distributed as JH instructed. U.S. government does not permit envoy to carry private parcels on official travel. Ambassador George Bancroft is out of town. Suggests writing to each American recipient and ask directions for delivery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7534

From:
Edward Charlesworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.51; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude on behalf of Yorkshire Philosophical Society for JH's offer to send Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3943

From:
Robert John Kane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.2
Summary:

Only received JH's letter yesterday as he does not visit Cork very often. Is not surprised at JH's findings on platinum. Gives some of the more important memoirs on platinum. Is pleased that JH is interested in chemical research into platinum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7441

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Delivery of copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Munich as directed by JH will result in charge. Does JH want to apply to Bavarian minister to transmit these free?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13707

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0062; Reel 1087
Summary:

Completion and transfer of telescope for Cape [of Good Hope]. Grateful for receipt of [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7535

From:
William Yolland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.52; Reel 9
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results by Ordnance Survey library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7536

From:
[John Henry Griesbach]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.53; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Offers suggestions from painter [John] Martin on how to alter engravings on steel plates, like those with which JH was dissatisfied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4793

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.183 (C: RGO 6.56.271)
Summary:

Wants a copy of his Cape Results for his assistant. Would he continue to observe the duration of annularity in the coming eclipse?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7537

From:
George Fisher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.54; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7442

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Smith, Elder & Co. wrote to all American intended recipients [of JH's Cape Results; see SE's 1847-9-23]. Still trying to get cooperation from American envoy. Asks JH's permission to publish now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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