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Herschel14224

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwards copy of the resolution of the General Committee of the B.A.A.S. concerning the continuation of study of magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14225

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February] 1858
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0428.23; Reel 1093
Summary:

Humphrey Lloyd, Thomas Robinson, and Edward Sabine will form a committee to continue studying magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9195

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-5071
Summary:

Approves G. B. Airy's suggestion concerning magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9497

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 February [1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.242
Summary:

Dined yesterday in company with David Livingstone who would like to visit JH at Collingwood. Has been much impressed with Livingstone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7081

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.309
Summary:

Queries on what meridian the year began. Returned a book to the R.S.L., which had been away for many years. Believes the R.S.L. Library was expurgated between 1734 and 1740.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7082

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.310
Summary:

Further regarding the meridian on which the year began and various times throughout the world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11568

From:
David Livingstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.486
Summary:

Regrets he will be unable to visit JH. Had a great desire to see him after the success of JH's suggestions for his last expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9600

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.341
Summary:

Would like a copy of his 'Peep into Other Worlds' as he has written a similar pamphlet. Has a pamphlet for JH about the philosophy of playthings and future life. Has been trying to obtain J. P. Espy's work on circular storms without success; does he know of a copy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4427

From:
David Rawson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1858]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Has read JH's article 'with great pleasure.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10828

From:
Joseph Henry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.180
Summary:

Is grateful for the encouragement he has given L. W. Me[e]ch. This Institution is endeavoring to collect information on the climate of North America and he is entering the field of meteorology for the first time. Sends some papers and would be glad of his comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2381

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.246
Summary:

Discusses ellipticity and results of [G. B.] Airy and [F. W.] Bessel. Also, [Alexander von] Humboldt's magnetic results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4066

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1858]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton
Summary:

Announces that the R.A.S. will print a map showing the path of the 15 Mar. 1858 eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14112

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0337; Reel 1087
Summary:

Calls attention to vol. 3 of Toronto observations, where Edward Sabine, [T. R.] Robinson, and HL expressed their views on continuing magnetic observations. Emphasizes importance of discovering physical and mathematical laws that govern magnetic phenomena. Sufficient data already exist for this. Recommends continuing hourly observations for five more years at seven foreign observatories (listed). [JH note: Routing slip to B.A.A.S. committee, instructing each member to read and forward HL's recommendations.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4347

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.306
Summary:

'Making perhaps my last attack' on Gamma Virginis. Night air is increasingly detrimental to health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5706

From:
James Booth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.197
Summary:

Requesting JH's support for his application for the position of Professor of Geometry at Gresham College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4447

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.307
Summary:

Sends JH copy of his work on Mediterranean; answers some of JH's questions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6433

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.201
Summary:

Mr. Grant has just given him JH's note. Regarding Col. Parres's [?] helioscope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4588

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.308
Summary:

Elaborates on JH's questions concerning the Mediterranean. Refers him to Capt. [T. A. B.] Spratt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1807

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0638.2 (C: RGO 6.694.477)
Summary:

Would support the establishment of Colonial magnetic and meteorological observatories if Edward Sabine were to continue to study the observations made [see GA's 1858-1-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE310

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
15 Mar 1858
Source of text:
HS 16.362, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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