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Herschel8867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Astronomische Nachrichten
Date:
1832-11-20 to 1832-1
Source of text:
Astronomische Nachrichten, 10 (1833), 317-20
Summary:

Reports observations of Delta Cygni, 4 Aquarii, Alpha 2 Capricorni, and Biela's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12848

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles May
Date:
[1832-11-23 or earli
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0254 & -0255; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sends set of experimental spectacles for CM to use in testing persons for color-blindness, or 'Dichromic Vision.' Proposes several tests to be conducted with these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.66 (C: RS LUB.H.347 & RS:HS 21.123 & LCC: DMC.L.928A.1)
Summary:

Responds favorably to JD's request that JH vote for J. W. Lubbock in a forthcoming election [to represent the University of Cambridge in Parliament].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Bell
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.67
Summary:

Indebted to CB and friends for their encouragement, but JH declines Provost's invitation to be candidate for professorship at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[6 December 1832]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library
Summary:

Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[7 December 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 171 (C: RS:HS 21.124)
Summary:

Gives JF permission to use JH's letter to JF's brother in any way JF sees fit to obtain the Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but still does not wish directly to promote JF's selection. Briefly discusses results of JF's experiments with the actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3650

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[9 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.348
Summary:

Hopes for conveyance to Cambridge in covered vehicle for meeting of J. W. Lubbock's committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.320 (C: RS:HS 21.122)
Summary:

Feels it difficult to supply a formal testimonial but has great admiration for the work of his brother and his prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8677

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
National Maritime Museum (draft: RS:HS 9.285 & C: RS:HS 25.13.3)
Summary:

Proposes to come to the Cape in the ensuing season and would be pleased to bring anything TH may require. Enquires about conditions at the Cape and suitable sites for JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.274
Summary:

Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5329

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.276
Summary:

Will attend CB's dinner on Wednesday. Can JH bring his brother-in-law? Will call at CB's house before the dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3190

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[17 December 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 183 (C: RS:HS 21.125)
Summary:

Is drawing up a new actinometer and comments on JF's ideas about it. Encloses a letter to JF's brother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9580

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[17 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.321 (C: RS:HS 21.125)
Summary:

Further letter regarding the qualifications of James D. Forbes for the position at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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