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Herschel9191

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[12 April 1857]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20792 (C: RS:HS 23.196)
Summary:

Looking forward to a visit from WW. Glad to hear that WW is editing Richard Jones's unpublished works. Sad to hear that George Peacock is seriously ill. Comments negatively on a book by Herbert Spencer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9192

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[5 May 1857]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20793
Summary:

Invites WW to Collingwood, informing him of other visitors coming and new rail schedule.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9193

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 September 1857]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20799 (C: RS:HS 23.205)
Summary:

Thanks WW for letters. Has been visited by [ [J. B. L.] Foucault; impressed by Foucault's instruments. Notes large number of sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 January 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20795 (C: RS:HS 23.218)
Summary:

Discusses B.A.A.S. business and asks for WW's views on some magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9200

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 June 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20794 (C: RS:HS 23.233)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on his planned marriage to Lady Affleck. Forwards some letters from Edward Sabine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9202

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[20 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-5077
Summary:

Forwards magnetic materials written by George Peacock. Hopes to meet with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1889

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[15 September 1858]
Source of text:
WT 66602
Summary:

Is trying to arrange a magnetic conference during the first few days of other meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20796 (C: RS:HS 23.244)
Summary:

Discusses various arrangements of the chemical elements, including those of [J. P.] Cooke and [John] Mercer. Asks WW about capillary action.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 December 1858]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20797 (C: RS:HS 23.250)
Summary:

Thanks for WW's views on capillary action. Asks for facts about George Peacock on whom JH was writing an obituary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-288

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
30 April 1859
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 73
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel9205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[4 September 1859]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20798 (C: RS:HS 23.275)
Summary:

Asks WW to check JH's draft report for the Meteorological and Magnetic Committee. Illness will keep him from attending the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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