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From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.275
Summary:

Was pleased to see his signature again and to hear that he is in good spirits. He will turn into a chemist. Will send him a proof of his article and appendices upon Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.296
Summary:

Outlines the arrangements for allocating the pews in the church.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.276
Summary:

Thinks of putting JH's notes at the end of the life [of Francis Baily].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.277
Summary:

JH's handwriting is improving, which shows he is on the mend. Does not propose to show the failure of the scale. Quotes an error in his Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.278
Summary:

Submitting a vote for JH's comment. Quotes various points of Latin grammar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.227 (C: RGO 6.376.358)
Summary:

Is sending his speculations on the attraction of mountains.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.442-3
Summary:

Pleased to hear that JH's daughter is to be her successor. Thinks the Queen is right though AM's letters will not turn out to be so pro-slavery as given out to be. [Postscript gives reasons for her resignation.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.446
Summary:

Has JH received the second or third of AS's Cambridge Paleozoic? Asks about William Whewell's pamphlets regarding the University. Describes trip to Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.216
Summary:

Part I of Howard's Barometrographia will be ready on Thursday. Is pleased to hear his health has improved. A new edition of JH's Prelim. Discourse would be welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
B. Anderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.396
Summary:

Thanking him for his recommendation of BA's son for service at the Stationery Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Amelia Matilda Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.444
Summary:

Regrets to hear that JH has been ill. Gives the title of her book and the reasons for her views on slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.279
Summary:

Is glad to hear his health is improving. Has heard that JH is holding a large reception for all his descendents. Is progressing well with the book [on Francis Baily]. Sends a puzzle in spherical trigonometry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project