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Herschel6822

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.137
Summary:

Returned late on Thursday. Is gratified by JH's praise of his drawings of Saturn. Includes some further drawings and comments on JH's queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10990

From:
Manuel John Johnson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.336
Summary:

Pleased to hear that JH was engaged on his old pursuits. Is grateful for pointing out his mistake. Regarding meteorological registration by means of photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6823

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.138
Summary:

Made some observations of Jupiter after his last letter. Thought JH might be interested in seeing them. Would be grateful for any comments, which he will incorporate into his final drawing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11802

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.162
Summary:

Sends some photographs with comments. Pleased to hear JH is in much better health. Received a circular from U. J. J. Leverrier requesting meteorological information. Sends meteorological observations made at the Observatory during the last fourteen years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9582

From:
Peter le Neve Foster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.323
Summary:

Thought that the book presented by JH had come from Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland); regrets the error.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7055

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.291
Summary:

Hopes his health is improving as his own is. Saw Henry Warburton last week. Gives one of his own theorems. Sends a lecture on the decimal coinage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1986

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.19
Summary:

Gives particulars of his vision, which WP characterizes as di-chromic. Recounts experiments with red glass sent by JH to WP. Offers to visit if JH wants personal interview.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7057

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.292
Summary:

Pleased to hear his health is improving, but he should rest in the morning. Thinks it will be a long time before the decimal coinage can be introduced. Comments on cooking in the next century. Has been looking at a 10" bar of aluminum, which [Thomas?] Graham has sent him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3655

From:
William Sharpey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.163
Summary:

Sends photograph of drawing of lunar crater Copernicus made with reflector at Rome, to aid B.A.A.S.'s effort in comparing moon's surface with that of earth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7333

From:
T. Dudgeon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.509
Summary:

Hears that JH is working on the theories of color blindness and encloses some China silks that may prove useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1987

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.20
Summary:

Thanks JH for note explaining colored glasses and 'positive' colors, saying WP only had a chance to do experiments with 'negative' colors thus far. Accepts JH's invitation to visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5722

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.213
Summary:

Sends a few explanations of G. B. Amici's third and sixth series microscopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6329

From:
Hannah M. Bouvier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.91
Summary:

Sent him a few months ago a copy of her book Familiar Astronomy. Wonders if it has miscarried as she has heard nothing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5723

From:
Achille Brachet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30] November 1856
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.214
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his letter. Further concerning G. B. Amici's microscopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11664

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.29
Summary:

Sends another pamphlet on the gold question. On the last page he will find JM has adopted JH's suggestion, though he does not give the source. Thinks that these suggestions should prove useful to France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11176

From:
Francis Charles Knowles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.66
Summary:

Has received news of a cargo of cryolite from Greenland. Outlines the various possibilities of using it for the manufacture of chemicals and glass. Sends his method of manufacturing aluminium.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2121

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.368
Summary:

Needs advice concerning Egyptian money. Proposes coining money there as a solution to some of the problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9469

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.215
Summary:

Congratulations on the success of his son at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12194

From:
Robert M. Morrell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.52
Summary:

Forwards the draft of the words of the Memorial to be presented to Her Majesty. Nonmembers of the League have signed. On receipt of JH's reply will forward the written headings for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9470

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1856]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.216
Summary:

Pleased to hear of his improved health. Has sent some of the substance he requested. Affairs at the Mint not very satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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