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Herschel3236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John William Lubbock?]
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.349
Summary:

Will leave Slough, if necessary, to vote in Parliamentary election for JL as representative for Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.6
Summary:

Returns manuscript and corrected proofs of one of JH's papers on double stars, with the rest of the paper going to Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1549

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37184.161
Summary:

Is arranging a meeting with CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5794

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.264-5 (C: RS:HS 21.98)
Summary:

Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by JH in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5979

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.104 (draft: RS:HS 3.105; C: RS:HS 21.127)
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks on his own work on double stars. Regarding award of the medals of the R.A.S. Method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9411

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Ann Fallows
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.164 & 21.126
Summary:

Having now decided on going to the Cape would like a few queries answered regarding travel, housing, servants, dress, and medical facilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
APS 509.L56.14
Summary:

Writes to inform RM of the arrival of Mr. Simonoff, director of the astronomical and magnetic observatory of Kasan, and indicates Mr. Simonoff's likely interests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9021

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Because TH's letter has not reached JH, JH cannot reply. Is taking up residence in Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.350
Summary:

Gives permission to do anything with JH's letter; asks to be excused to J. W. Lubbock for not having written back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Susan White
Date:
[6 January 1832]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37951.31
Summary:

Writes to inform SW of the death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.271 & 21.99
Summary:

Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1039

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.3
Summary:

Comments on a letter from WH in which he discussed experiments WH had made on the infection of cowpox, typhoid, and scarlatina.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6205

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[13 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326bis (C: RS:HS 21.100)
Summary:

Responds to FB's request for advice on a political document prepared by Thomas Drummond analyzing parliamentary representation and taxation in mathematical terms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1891

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Gore
Date:
[17 January 1832]
Source of text:
WT A-299
Summary:

Thanks MF for his kindness and attention to JH's mother in her final illness, and asks JG for his bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12860

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[25 January 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0267; Reel 1054
Summary:

Attempts explanation of curious subterranean acoustic phenomenon at Nakoos. Explains other natural acoustic phenomena and eruptions of geysers in Iceland. P.S.: Do not nominate JH to council of Geological Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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