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Herschel13993

From:
Henry Drury Harness
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0263.5; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's illness. Accounts are not ready for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13692

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.17; Reel 1087
Summary:

Meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners for 6 Apr. is postponed to 20 Apr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14517

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.21; Reel 1093
Summary:

Wants to discuss three topics when JH has time to call on CT. [JH annotation: 'Pistrucci; Superannuation; Deficits in the Exchequer credit accounts.']

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13887

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0234; Reel 1087
Summary:

Asks JH to grant permission for WH's son and friends to tour Mint. Hopes business with Benedetto Pistrucci will be settled soon. [JH annotation: JH also wants Pistrucci business settled, but latest developments lead JH to expect anything but a satisfactory conclusion.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3517

From:
Edward A. Seymour
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.193
Summary:

Thanks for work recently sent and generally for astronomical discoveries. Sends two 'little works' for JH's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1376

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.27
Summary:

Asks JH questions about a paper on the dispersion of light from beyond the visible violet end of spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12899

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Benedetto Pistrucci
Date:
[6 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0311; Reel 1093
Summary:

Informs BP that the Treasury has approved his pension request. JH declines to mention BP's refusal to accept a salary from the Treasury, a statement made in haste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14518

From:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0552.22; Reel 1093
Summary:

Call on CT today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11254

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.145
Summary:

Intends to use JH's names for the satellites of Uranus in a communication unless JH has any objections.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2365

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.236
Summary:

Believes similarity of period of solar spots and that of terrestrial magnetic variation is more than coincidental.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9710

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.58
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply to his request for friend to visit the Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14250

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0430.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Ceases receiving coal supply to his office, an allowance made to BP for 35 years. Mint owes him four months' salary. Makes a reference to plight of G. B. Airy, who might be turned out of his residence at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2366

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.237
Summary:

Discusses magnetic observations from Toronto and Hobarton from the 1840s. Attempting to determine when range of variation was greatest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.86
Summary:

Discusses the political atmosphere in London and some family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8769

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1852]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Thanks JH for JH's review of AH's Cosmos. Recommends E. H. DuBois-Reymond to JH's attention.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1106

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[17 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.2
Summary:

Replies to several queries about papers of JH. JH describes the accidental production of some interesting copper salt crystals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13543

From:
Benedetto Pistrucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19 April [1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Clarifies BP's 24 Jan. request for pension. Prefers to remain active with current salary and title. If required to leave Mint, BP will continue to execute dies for free, if compensated for loss of BP's home and studio. History of BP's contract with Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14825

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends a note to JH that William Lassell [may use as a letter of introduction to the Governor of Malta]. FB hopes that Lassell will determine the longitude of Malta.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10125

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.15
Summary:

Sends a copy of RG's History of Physical Astronomy as a token of his admiration for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13544

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
20] April [1852
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0766.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Sent Treasury's retirement form to Benedetto Pistrucci, who returned it blank. Encloses copy of Pistrucci's reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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