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Herschel3486

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[1851-12-1 or later]
Source of text:
RS RR.2.92
Summary:

Reports on a paper by Baden Powell read at the R.S. L. and relating to the wave theory of light and to a paper by Henry Brougham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13421

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Snow Harris]
Date:
[1 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0655; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for WH's book on electricity, including experiments by Henry Cavendish. Wishes that these had been published by R.S.L. Asks for clarification on experiments by C. A. Coulomb. [JH annotation: 'Not Sent. Met Sir WH at R.S. and transmitted verbally.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel197

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[4 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.83
Summary:

Still arranging the next meeting of the Sydney Trust [see GA's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8702

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Arthur Hugh Clough
Date:
[6 December 1851]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:

Acknowledges the safe arrival of AC's testimonials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.112 (C: RS:HS 25.9.72)
Summary:

Agrees to sign certificate for William Simms, but as JH is at present on the Council of the R.S.L., his signature may not be allowed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13422

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[8 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0656; Reel 1089
Summary:

Just received [?]'s letter, but believes it was written before JH visited [?] today. Assumes that all points in letter were answered at meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13423

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
[9 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0657; Reel 1089
Summary:

Death of William Wyon necessitated reorganization of Engraving department, which Treasury commissioners have already sanctioned. Sorry that [BP] finds new title objectionable. Hopes that [BP] will not focus on 'painful recollections over which the grave has closed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel199

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.86
Summary:

Still trying to arrange a meeting of the Sydney Trust [see JH's 1851-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
Date:
[12 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.248
Summary:

Bringing the position of G. R. Waterhouse to his notice and giving list of persons who have testified in his favor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13402

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Benedetto Pistrucci]
Date:
17] December [1851
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0634; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sorry that [BP] refuses to accept new position in reorganized Engraving department. Admires [BP]'s artistic qualities, but will not reinstate distinction between medallist and engraver.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonard Charles Wyon
Date:
[17 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0511; Reel 1055
Summary:

Assures LW that title of 'Modeller and Engraver at the Royal Mint,' conferred on LW, is 'no "inferior appointment."'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel203

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[21 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.94
Summary:

Comments and further material on some candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-21].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13086

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles [Edward Trevelyan]
Date:
[22 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.17; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH and H. D. Harness will meet CT tomorrow as planned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13087

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[24 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0481.18; Reel 1055
Summary:

Encloses draft of letter, resulting from yesterday's meeting, for submission to Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13022

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[25 December 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0435; Reel 1055
Summary:

Lists letters and papers to be sent to JH from Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5498

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[27 December 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.398a (C: RS:HS 23.112)
Summary:

Report for the Lords of the Admiralty on the desirability of supplying Thomas Maclear with a transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel206

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[27 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.98
Summary:

Differences of opinion about the best candidates for the Sydney University professorships [see GA's 1851-12-26].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel207

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[30 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.100
Summary:

About a procedure to make a final decision about two of the Sydney University professorships without having another meeting [see JH's 1851-12-27].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[31 December 1851]
Source of text:
RGO 6.337.104
Summary:

Still not finished with the process [see JH's 1851-12-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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