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Herschel726

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Herschel (son)]
Date:
1858-2
Source of text:
JHS 1.122
Summary:

Louisa and her husband have arrived safely at Rome. JH poked his right eye with a stick, so now it is red.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[2 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.221
Summary:

Questions the exact beginning of the year 1857, and offers 'Old King Cole' in Latin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7099

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1858-2-6 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.219
Summary:

Still worrying about where does the day begin?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12958

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[6 February 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0370; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Extract] Learned that JH was appointed by R.S.L. to committee to cooperate with B.A.A.S. to promote continuance of terrestrial magnetism survey. Asks ES to send committee summary of results already obtained and ES's opinion of how best to conduct future observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2380

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[6 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23:222
Summary:

JH's improved health would allow him, if asked, to chair the Chemical Section at the B.A.A.S meeting. Notes that JH, G. B. Airy, William Whewell, and George Peacock have been appointed to a committee to cooperate with the B.A.A.S. committee dealing with the continuation of terrestrial magnetism observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3471

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[25 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS Sa.666
Summary:

Is glad to sign certificate. Complains about tendency of Alexander von Humboldt, whose volume Mrs. Sabine is translating, to ignore other scientists' work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5811

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
President B.A.A.S.
Date:
[25 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.223
Summary:

Requesting clarification of nature of work of joint committee of R.S.L. and B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE309

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
28 Feb 1858
Source of text:
HS 16.361, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2670

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[28 February 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.361 (C: RS:HS 23.224)
Summary:

Lists facts from various astronomical catalogues, such as the number of fixed, double, and binary stars. Discusses parallax. Thanks her for second edition of Physical Geography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12604

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
T. P. Anderson
Date:
[28 February 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0028; Reel 1054
Summary:

Finds no inaccuracies in statement made to TA about Hollier's trust fund. Knows of no incumbrances on reversionary interests of W. H. B. Hollier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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