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Herschel6264

From:
Redmond Barry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.25
Summary:

Is grateful for his courteous criticism of his research into Aboriginal dialects. Casts have been made of the heads of several of the aborigines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8157

From:
Joseph Winlock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.425
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt by Harvard College Observatory of JH's 'A Synopsis of all Sir William Herschel's Micrometrical Measurements...' (1867).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6289

From:
William Benson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.50
Summary:

Has sent a copy of his book on color to the R.S.L. library and would be glad of JH's comments on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7789

From:
Thomas Francis Wade
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.5
Summary:

Delayed answering JH's letter. Describes new baby son [Thomas?]. Thanks Margaret Brodie Herschel for note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3347

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.406b (C: RI 562)
Summary:

Thanks for JH's suggestions on JT's outline of comet speculations. [G. B.] Airy, too, has replied. Includes more speculations on 'envelopes' and nucleus of comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4928

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.316 (ACCS: RGO 6.257.359)
Summary:

Gives information on the rotational periods of Mars, Jupiter, and Saturn [see JH's 1869-5-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10686

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.50
Summary:

Has written to Lieut. John Herschel suggesting points on which solar observations might be valuable. Is pleased he has seen the bright lines. Saw some bright lines in the middle of the sun's disk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6291

From:
William Benson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.52
Summary:

Is grateful for the paper and comments. Has referred to JH's papers many times in the lectures he has given. Hopes to produce a cheap book on color.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11148

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1869-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.36
Summary:

Asks JH for copies of both Latin and English translations of Schiller's 'Walk'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10275

From:
James Haig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1869-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.158
Summary:

Thanks for his kind note and his tracts on Atoms and Forces. Thinks J. S. Mill's Logic is dangerous. Hopes he will read his book thoroughly and not be too critical of his astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3442

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.407b (C: RI 565)
Summary:

In response to JH's comments on JT's explanation of comets says faintness of head and nucleus does not indicate non-existence; eye may not see all. Experiments with polarized light produce 'gorgeous' 'residual blue.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9379

From:
Frederick J. O. Evans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.132
Summary:

Will JH be able to attend the forthcoming meeting of the Board of Visitors? If not would he inform the Board of his intentions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10688

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.51
Summary:

Would like his advice on how to publicize Lieut. John Herschel's letter; shall he send it to G. G. Stokes? Comments on the method for viewing the forms of prominences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9381

From:
Frederick J. O. Evans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.134
Summary:

Submitted JH's wishes to the Board, but the Board wishes him to remain a member as they value his advice, even if they cannot count on a personal appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10690

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.53
Summary:

Has sent Lieut. John Herschel's letter to G. G. Stokes. Gives reasons for the discrepancies in the report of his paper and the paper itself. Is wondering whether to set up his large telescope further from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2549

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.458
Summary:

Wilberforce Clarke, the nephew of an old friend, has been appointed to a meteorological observatory. He needs a list of useful books and instruments for his job from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11558

From:
Julie Laurence Levi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.475
Summary:

Outlining the sad financial case of Dr. C. T. Beke. Would JH join with some more well-wishers and subscribe towards the upkeep of Dr. Beke?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10992

From:
Henry Bence Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.338
Summary:

Is to be a public meeting at the Royal Institution regarding a testimonial to Michael Faraday. Will JH oblige by doing the honors?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3337

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27?] June [1869
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.414 (C: RI 566)
Summary:

Encloses reference to one of JH's letters to JT that has already been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7218

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.405
Summary:

Has been suffering with congestion of the brain. Moved house yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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