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Herschel14112

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0337; Reel 1087
Summary:

Calls attention to vol. 3 of Toronto observations, where Edward Sabine, [T. R.] Robinson, and HL expressed their views on continuing magnetic observations. Emphasizes importance of discovering physical and mathematical laws that govern magnetic phenomena. Sufficient data already exist for this. Recommends continuing hourly observations for five more years at seven foreign observatories (listed). [JH note: Routing slip to B.A.A.S. committee, instructing each member to read and forward HL's recommendations.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7084

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1858-3
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.227
Summary:

Riddles, Latin nursery rhymes, and an eclipse description.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4347

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.306
Summary:

'Making perhaps my last attack' on Gamma Virginis. Night air is increasingly detrimental to health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4374

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[2 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.225
Summary:

Wishes to put WS's final version of Gamma Virginis orbit in new edition of his catalogue. Asks questions about Mediterranean.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10127

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[3 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.226
Summary:

About possible changes in the second edition of JH's Outlines Astr. due to the writings of another astronomer, Ignatio Porro.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5706

From:
James Booth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.197
Summary:

Requesting JH's support for his application for the position of Professor of Geometry at Gresham College.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4447

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.307
Summary:

Sends JH copy of his work on Mediterranean; answers some of JH's questions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6433

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.201
Summary:

Mr. Grant has just given him JH's note. Regarding Col. Parres's [?] helioscope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4588

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.308
Summary:

Elaborates on JH's questions concerning the Mediterranean. Refers him to Capt. [T. A. B.] Spratt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1807

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0638.2 (C: RGO 6.694.477)
Summary:

Would support the establishment of Colonial magnetic and meteorological observatories if Edward Sabine were to continue to study the observations made [see GA's 1858-1-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2671

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.362
Summary:

Enjoyed visit of Louisa [Herschel Marshall]. Wants copies of JH's new articles. Is witnessing a solar eclipse, in which half the disc was covered, as she writes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10128

From:
Robert Grant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.16
Summary:

Carrington will be communicating with JH regarding Ignatio Porro's instruments. Pleased to hear of the projected new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Is engaged translating D. F. J. Arago's Astronomy. Points out omissions in this work. Comments on the planet Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7083

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.311
Summary:

Regarding the recent eclipse of the sun. Has not been able to guess all his riddles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10129

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Grant
Date:
[21 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.228
Summary:

About viewing the solar eclipse, and the many errors in G. B. Airy's Lectures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9467

From:
Few & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1858]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.213
Summary:

Have looked up the deeds and will make a schedule of them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9196

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0572
Summary:

Expresses his views, generally supportive, on the question of the continuation of magnetic observations at various colonial stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4244

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1858]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Asks JH to sign a petition to allow a parishioner to marry his late wife's sister.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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