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Herschel9104

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1839-3]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20737 (C: RS:HS 22.41)
Summary:

Asks WW to approve cost of report forms to be sent to the Breslau Observatory. Has heard that WW's book is nearing completion and contains 'heresy.' Has just submitted a paper on 'photographical matters' to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9105

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
20] March [1839
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20738 (C: RS:HS 22.20)
Summary:

Informs WW about various matters relating to James Ross's expedition. Is considering purchasing a house in Kent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[31 March 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20739 (C: RS:HS 22.6)
Summary:

Thanks WW for some verses. Informs him that James Ross's expedition has been approved. Discusses various aspects of the expedition, e.g., the placing of instruments on Van Diemen's Land [Tasmania].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-506

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
William Whewell
Date:
16 Apr [1839]
Source of text:
Trinity College Library, Cambridge (Add c 88: 6)
Summary:

Thanks WW for wedding gift.

Expresses admiration for his History of the inductive sciences [1837].

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel9107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20740 (C: RS:HS 22.24)
Summary:

WW, JH, and George Peacock must prepare a report for the B.A.A.S. on the magnetic expedition and observations; offers to draft it. Laments great loss of time in working on their committee. Is involved in buying a house in Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8877

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 August 1839]
Source of text:
B.A.A.S. Report for 1839 (1840), pt. 2, 9-11 & Athenaeum, #621 (Sept. 21, 1839)
Summary:

Reports to the B.A.A.S. [through WW as section president] on experiments JH has conducted concerning the photochemical effects of the rays at the far red end of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9108

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[13 January 1840]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20742
Summary:

On 1 Jan. 1840, JH's family laid William Herschel's 40-foot reflector to rest by singing a song (enclosed). Mentions Hammerfest instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9110

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[12 April 1840]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20744 (C: RS:HS 22.48)
Summary:

Sends WW some verses, asks WW's and George Peacock's advice on a request by Edward Sabine for funds, and invites WW to visit Hawkhurst, where the Herschels were then in the process of moving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1279

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
William Whewell
Date:
20 May 1840
Source of text:
TCC MS O.15.49, f.13
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9111

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1840-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20741 (RS:HS 22.47 & 22.36)
Summary:

Gives JH's new address in Hawkhurst. Bring Mr. Bunt's planetarium when WW comes to Hawkhurst. Announces new photographic results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9112

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[6 August 1840]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20745 (C: RS:HS 22.61)
Summary:

Asks WW to write letters of introduction for [James] Innes, an educator from the Cape. Comments on WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences, expressing reservations about its a prioristic approach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-211

From:
J. S. Henslow
To:
William Whewell
Date:
30 October 1840
Source of text:
Trinity College Cambridge Whewell Add.Ms.a.206: 65
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel9113

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
16] April [1841
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20746 (draft: RS:HS 18.193 & C: RS:HS 22.84 & C: TC, Camb
Summary:

Asks WW to be godfather to JH's new daughter, Amelia. In reviewing WW's [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences] has found many of JH's views changing, but cannot accept his dear friend's a prioristic approach.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 April 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20747
Summary:

Is moving the date for christening JH's daughter [Amelia] and WW's goddaughter to 3 May to accommodate the godmother, Maria Edgeworth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20748 (C: RS:HS 22.90)
Summary:

Margaret Herschel and JH congratulate WW on his engagement to marry. JH sending WW an imperfect copy of JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9119

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[30 July 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20749 (draft: RS:HS 18.197)
Summary:

Discusses various items regarding the B.A.A.S., e.g., reduction of meteorological observations, Edward Sabine's proposal for a 'Council of 24,' and areas of science needing funding.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9124

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[19 October 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.5843
Summary:

Congratulates WW on becoming Master of Trinity College, Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9121

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-11]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20750 (C: RS:HS 22.100 inc)
Summary:

Congratulates WW on moving into Master's Lodge at Trinity College. Asks WW to look after a new Trinity student, the son of JH's friend Mr. Hartnell. Is making progress in reducing his Cape observations and is teaching his sons Latin and Greek. Adds some comments on happiness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9125

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[6 January 1842]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20751 (C: RS:HS 22.108)
Summary:

Comments by words and a drawing on WW's statement that WW was trying to 'puff himself out' to fill his new office and house. Also discusses moral philosophy and the theory of causation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1842-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20752 (C: RS:HS 22.120)
Summary:

Alerts WW that F. W. Bessel, in very poor health, will attend the Manchester B.A.A.S. meeting. JH plans to bring Bessel to Collingwood after the meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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