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Herschel12851

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0257.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Encloses JH's letter to William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks SC, as B.A.A.S. president, to sign 1838 resolutions then forward these and JH's letter to Lord Melbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12850

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lamb
Date:
[27 August 1838]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.9 (ACCS: TxU:H/L-0257.1; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Encloses 1838 B.A.A.S. resolutions. B.A.A.S. committee [for proposed Antarctic expedition] will be in London after 16 Sept. and wants to visit WL [Earl of Melbourne] to explain [purpose of expedition].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3762

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0583.6.b; Reel 1058
Summary:

Copies the inscription on a vase awarded to JH to commemorate his work at Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[2 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.143 (C: RS:HS 25.8.12)
Summary:

Regarding the catalogue of N. L. Lacaille. Has sent the resolution regarding the Polar expedition to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland). Must postpone introducing the business concerning the Cape Town Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9097

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[13 September 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20731 (C: RS:HS 21.258 )
Summary:

William Lamb, Lord Melbourne, will receive 'our committee.' Has heard that the R.S.L. Council expects JH to become the next R.S.L. president. Requests WW to put an 'absolute negative' to any such claim.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[16?] September 1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.8.13
Summary:

Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
17] September [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.144
Summary:

Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[17 September 1838]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20732 (C: RS:HS 21.259)
Summary:

Alerts WW about the upcoming meeting with William Lamb, Lord Melbourne. Asks WW to squelch any reports that JH will be the next R.S.L. president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6525

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[23 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.260
Summary:

Thanks for meteorological records sent by EC, and asks for some additional information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8269

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[23 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.75
Summary:

Checked June observations of Mr. Robertson in Athenaeum. Found WB's statement correct [see WB's 1831-9-11]. Wrote to Meteorological Society for explanation. Thanks for pointing out difference in March observations. JH is honorary member of [Meteorological] Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Jones
Date:
[26 September 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0207; Reel 1054
Summary:

Invites RJ to join Andrew Smith and [Damein?] for dinner at JH's tonight.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8672

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Pringle Nichol
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.3650, f.78
Summary:

Thanks for sending JN's Architecture of the Heavens and Phenomena and Order of the Solar System. Critiques the illustrations of nebulae given in these books.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel800

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.532
Summary:

On the state of decorating at the house, the flowers blooming in the garden, and domestic financial arrangements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1110

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
3 October 1838
Source of text:
RS MS HS 21.261
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9428

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
[3 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.261
Summary:

Asks for copies of some of MF's writings to complete JH's set.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8872

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[9 October 1838]
Source of text:
London Times (Oct. 10, 1838), p. 5, col. 4
Summary:

[Responding to a suggestion for a fund campaign aimed at refurbishing William Herschel's 40-foot reflector], JH suggests that it would not be practical to reestablish this telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12886

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
15 October [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0297; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sends copy of B.A.A.S. resolutions relative to South Polar expedition. Will wait for GP to set date for deputation [to meet government officials].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1491

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[17 October 1838]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.16(C: RS:HS 21.262)
Summary:

Chooses a publisher and printer for Cape Results. Decides against getting portrait painted. Makes suggestions for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
Date:
[20 October 1838]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.12051, f.49 (C: TxU:H/L-0263; Reel 1054)
Summary:

Conveys to GE nine resolutions passed at the B.A.A.S. meeting supporting a southern hemisphere expedition of discovery, especially concerned with magnetism, and also the establishment of a series of magnetic observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[22 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.263
Summary:

Is anxious to hear from HL about his ideas for a major expedition for magnetic observations being considered by the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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