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Herschel5959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.82 & 21.14
Summary:

Further regarding Richard Taylor the printer. Reports on observations of Mars by William Pearson. JH's new micrometer is aiding his observations of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8638

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
Huntington Library (C: RS:HS 21.15)
Summary:

[Richard] Taylor is very anxious that the Astronomical Society reconsider its decision to discontinue his services as printer of the Society's publications. Suggests presentation of a gift to William Stratford for his services as secretary of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1479

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 July 1828]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.4 (C: RS:HS 21.16)
Summary:

Suggests that phenomenon in observing Jupiter satellite was an optical illusion. Asks WS to observe spots on Mars to confirm observations of William Pearson. Asks WS to contribute to W. S. Stratford memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Ivory
Date:
[12 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.17
Summary:

Assures JI that JH could not, and would not, utter such threats, and has sent Stephen Lee a copy of this letter [see JI's 1828-7-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11577

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[17 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.19
Summary:

JH very upset at the government abolishing the Board of Longitude; has many questions as to what will happen now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0368

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
21 July 1828
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.176
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9774

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.113 (C: RS:HS 21.21)
Summary:

Understands the Board of Longitude has been dissolved. Wonders what the position now is regarding the Optical Glass Committee. Outlines his own views and would welcome DG's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9423

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[21 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.176 & 21.20
Summary:

Hears that the Board of Longitude is to be dissolved; it will therefore be necessary to seek a new source of income for the continuance of the Optical Glass experiments. Will be guided by MF's wish whether to continue the experiments. Charles Anderson has showed him curious experiments with the fusion of Fluor with clay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1278

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Clement
Date:
[24 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.48
Summary:

Is concerned about the rapid rate of expenditure of the money on Charles Babbage's calculating machine. Recommends a reasonable rate of expenditure until Babbage returns home, which should be in about four months.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11346

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Johann Littrow
Date:
[24 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.254 & 21.22
Summary:

Has been overwhelmed with work, which accounts for the delay in writing. Thanks for communications. Both are now printed. Comments on some of the points raised.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1519

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Dionysius Lardner
Date:
[25 July 1828]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.3 (C: RS:HS 11.107 & 21.23)
Summary:

Has been contemplating a larger work on Light, but thinks he may be able to write a shorter, more popular work for the Cabinet Cyclopaedia. Wonders who the other contributors will be.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11219

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Dionysius Lardner
Date:
[1 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.109 & 21.24
Summary:

Is quite prepared to contribute an article on Light by 1830 for DL's Cyclopaedia. Would like William Whewell as the contributor on Sound. Suggests other names. Would not like to use colored plates as they are so poor. Gives him an idea of the style of engraving.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1930

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[1 August 1828]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.6 (C: RS:HS 21.25)
Summary:

Comments on a paper about differential calculus, prepared by Mr. Knight, which JH confesses he does not understand. Adds some astronomical observations JH made at Slough before leaving there, and noting the appearance of J. F. Encke's Berlin Ephemeris concludes with 'England is fated to lag in the rear of all her neighbours—at least in science.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[2 August 1828]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Gives references to good sources on astronomical projections. Discusses this subject and also logarithmic tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5284

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth [Betty] Plumleigh Babbage
Date:
[14 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.229
Summary:

Thanking her for the information on the anonymous letter. Would like a printed copy. Will write an answering letter to the Times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1282

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[15 August 1828]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0229; Reel 1054 (L: RS:HS B27.54b & Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.7)
Summary:

In response to an article in The Record, JH writes to The Times to explain what has happened to date regarding the expenditure of public funds for the calculating devices of Charles Babbage, who was then out of England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1520

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Dionysius Lardner
Date:
[28 August 1828]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.4
Summary:

Is now prepared to write a signed article on light requested by DL [see JH's 1828-7-25]; JH encourages DL to ask William Whewell, W. H. Fitton, and George Peacock to write as well; recommends against use of color printing of pictures as the reproduction is too poor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8079

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Young
Date:
[30 August 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.345 (C: 21.26)
Summary:

Encourages TY to publish 1829 supplement to Nautical Almanac. JH originally proposed supplement to introduce improvements that would bring N. A. to be like Encke's Ephemeris. That is all ended now. English are dropping behind French and Germans in science. JH refuses to accept money from government 'which treats its agents so cavalierly.' Reduction of Parramatta [Australia] observations. Did not see TY's paper in W. T. Brande's [Quarterly Journal of Science and Art], but objects to substitution of true for mean equinox.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9777

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[1 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.27
Summary:

Comments on two business matters in the R.S.L., namely, the work of the Glass Committee and the question of calculation of observations made at Parramatta, Australia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9778

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Davies Gilbert
Date:
[2 September 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.116
Summary:

Giving his own and Michael Faraday's views concerning the continuation of the Glass experiments. Regarding the reduction of the Parramatta Observations. Does not wish to undertake it himself.

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John Herschel Project
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