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Herschel14177

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0403; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to review R.S.L.'s reply to Prince Albert regarding extension of B.A.A.S. magnetic and meteorological observations. RO enjoyed photo[micro]graphs of aquatic animalcules; these give clear insight into 'the spontaneous production of the species....'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8035

From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.302
Summary:

Government refuses to 'entertain the Magnetic Proposals' this year, claiming cost overruns. Probably a mistake, but Edward Sabine's illness precludes easy reply. Expect discussion at next R.S.L. Council meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2257

From:
John Daniel Runkle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.511
Summary:

Sends Mathematical Monthly. Asks for a list of JH's publications. Would also like a photograph and biographical sketch.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3259

From:
Balfour Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.236
Summary:

Hopes that JH will express opinion of BS's paper on radiant heat, as recommendation for BS's appointment to the Chair of Natural Philosophy at St. Andrews.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7097

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.320
Summary:

Regarding George Peacock and his mathematical work. Gives some of his own theories, which he intends publishing. Includes a riddle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14178

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0404; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Marked 'Private.'] Treasury replied unfavorably to request for extension of magnetic observations. C. E. Trevelyan suggests that joint letter from JH and presidents of R.S.L. and B.A.A.S. proposing only one observer (no observatory) at Peking would be acceptable, if estimated cost is included. No other locations will be approved. This concession was made possible by influence of Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel149

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.532
Summary:

The Treasury has, with great reluctance, agreed to establish one magnetic observatory at Peking, rather than the extensive plans proposed [see Edward Sabine's 1858-6-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5844

From:
Robert Brown
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.313
Summary:

Is grateful for his comments on his book on harmony. Explains one of his theories more fully.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel151

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1858]
Source of text:
RGO 6.694.533
Summary:

Given the Treasury stance [see Richard Owen's 1858-12-18], GA sees little point in setting up one station [see JH's 1858-12-18].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3588

From:
Balfour Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.237
Summary:

Thanks JH for testimonial toward BS's appointment to Chair of Natural Philosophy at St. Andrews. Encloses other testimonials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7098

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.321
Summary:

Would JH extract the dates from his memoir of George Peacock as AD must write something for the R.A.S. Encloses some meteorological queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9700

From:
Annibal de Gasparis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.49
Summary:

Sending details of his astronomical theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9583

From:
Peter le Neve Foster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 December 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.324
Summary:

Circular letter inviting comments on the proposal of the Council of the Society of Arts to hold another exhibition in 1861.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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