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Herschel9886

From:
John Gorham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.220
Summary:

Has been working on the rotation of colored discs. Would be pleased to show him some of the novel effects. Is surgeon to the local Grammar School.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9887

From:
John Gorham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.221
Summary:

Proposes to be at Collingwood on Tuesday next. Intends coming early so as to be able to carry out his experiments by daylight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9888

From:
John Gorham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.222
Summary:

Hopes to be at Collingwood on Saturday at 2 o'clock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4854

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.241 (C: RGO 6.377.442)
Summary:

Relating to his holiday experience in France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4098

From:
Henry Stevens
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Will send a package for JH through a third party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13777

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie [the elder]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0128; Reel 1087
Summary:

Response to JH's article on 'Sensorial Vision' (1858). Notes on physical and metaphysical elements of perception and consciousness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8001

From:
George Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.268
Summary:

Received JH's 'Remarks on Colour-Blindness' [1859]. Describes lack of success in urging Army, Navy surgeons to continue GW's investigations. Comments on statistical distribution of color-blindness, hereditary factors, and safety implications for military and railroads. Reports specific cases among contemporaries. Asks JH's advice on seeking assistance from B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11803

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.163
Summary:

Relates his experiences while visiting the Paris Observatory with G. B. Airy. Later travelled to Brussels to meet L. A. J. Quetelet. Is now preparing for a visit to Ireland and Mrs. Maclear will go to Bedfordshire. The meteorological observations [of the Cape] are to be printed in England under the direction of Robert FitzRoy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14730

From:
[Paul Sinnis?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0921.9; Reel 1083
Summary:

Announces meeting of Council at Marishal College, Aberdeen on 14 Sept.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14729

From:
[Paul Sinnis]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0921.8; Reel 1083
Summary:

Announces meeting of Kew Committee at Observatory on 29 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4855

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.242 (C: RGO 6.377.446)
Summary:

Regarding the geographical position of places in France. Comments on JH's paper on light and colors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6569

From:
William Crookes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.312
Summary:

Regrets that the article was received too late to appear in the current number. Will send a proof in a day or so. Would like to print some illustrations for JH's articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14427

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1859]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0526.8; Reel 1093
Summary:

Notified Richard Owen that Kew observatory is ready to receive trainees for magnetic observations. Stewart Balfour estimates six weeks to train observers, who will then take instruments and leave for British Columbia or Shanghai. New observatory at University of Mississippi in U.S. American Association for the Advancement of Science has expressed interest in magnetic survey. Success in photographing sunspots, which R. C. Carrington and Warren de La Rue will supervise. Recent observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4428

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses a telescope ordered for C. A. von Steinheil of Munich and the design of WR's glass polishing machine. Mentions visit by Thomas Maclear. Kew Telescope produces photos of sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3883

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1859]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (48)
Summary:

Discusses installation of a 4-ft. aperture equatorial telescope. Describes plans for a glass polishing machine in great detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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