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Herschel1043

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Jacques Babinet
Date:
[12 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.9
Summary:

Responds to JB's 1832-8-25 with comments about the optical properties of tourmaline. JH also talks about his astronomical work, including the collimator on his telescope and his double star work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10289

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[16 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.172 & 21.115
Summary:

Gives a reply to the query on life assurance, but is not clear what the question is really about. Is flattered by the suggestion for a passage to the Cape in a Naval vessel, but has made up his mind to travel privately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8864

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[23 September 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Gives data necessary for astronomers to observe Biela's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1044

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Wilhelm Struve
Date:
[23 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.10
Summary:

Compares in detail observations of several double stars made by several astronomers, and comments on differences; JH also describes a sighting of Biela's comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8865

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[24 September 1832]
Source of text:
London Times (Sept. 27, 1832), p. 2, col. 6
Summary:

Discusses the history, nature, and appearance of Biela's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1487

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[25 September 1832]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.12 (C: RS:HS 21.116)
Summary:

Sends positions of Biela's Comet. Has much success with repolished telescope mirrors and collimator. Designs equatorial revolving roof for Cape observations; sends sketches. Compares WS's, W. R. Dawes's, and JH's observations of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10291

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Basil Hall
Date:
[10 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.174 & 21.117
Summary:

Is grateful for BH's interest over the matter of travel to the Cape. Gives his own views on the intentions of Sir James Graham. Intends to see Graham personally and thank him for his interest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3432

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John George Children
Date:
[20 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS MC.2.51
Summary:

Declines invitation to serve on next R.S.L. Council, being busy with preparations for Cape trip.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5986

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[21 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.118
Summary:

Is sending, for communication to the R.A.S., observations on Biela's comet and a speculation on comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday0622a

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
Early November 1832
Source of text:
RS MS HS 25, folder B7, number 9
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

SOMERVILLE264

From:
John Herschel
To:
John Gibson Lockhart
Date:
1 Nov 1832
Source of text:
HS 19.65, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel5801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1832-11]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.271 (C: RS:HS 25.13.16)
Summary:

Regarding DB's views on support for JH in the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8261

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Gibson Lockhart
Date:
[1 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.65 (C: RS:HS 21.119)
Summary:

Did not expect payment for JH's [review of Mary Somerville's Mechanism of the Heavens] in Quarterly Review. Returns John Murray's remittance. François Arago's 'comet paper' and ensuing panic. Condolences on [death of JL's son].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1879

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 November 1832]
Source of text:
WT 91800.2
Summary:

As no one seemed to be finding Biela's Comet, JH sat up several nights looking for it and now has located it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4514

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Pillans
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.164
Summary:

Expresses shock at death of John Leslie. Declines with thanks offer to be considered for professorship of natural philosophy at University of Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1152

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
1832-11-[9 or earlie
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.9
Summary:

Writes a letter of introduction for a friend [Dr. Robinson] of a friend to MF. Comments favorably on MF's electromagnetic research.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Ritchie
Date:
[9 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.363 (C: 21.120)
Summary:

Supports WR's pursuit of Edinburgh professorship. Will not, however, write to the Lord Provost for WR. Feels public steps should be taken to fill position [see WR's 1832-11-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
Text Online

Faraday0625

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
11 November 1832
Source of text:
RS MS HS 21.121
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9427

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[11 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.121
Summary:

Apologizes for sending a letter of introduction for someone recommended to JH, without first getting to know the third party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3599

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[12 November 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 149
Summary:

Will not publicly recommend JSF's brother, James Forbes, for Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but praises him, his enthusiasm, and his brother's determination that he obtain the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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