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Herschel961

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1850]
Source of text:
JHS 6.29
Summary:

Has received an invitation from Algernon Percy and JH has accepted for MH and a few friends; JH has received a letter offering some lost spoons with JH's arms and crest. JH says this must be an attempt at a swindle as he has lost no such spoons, since they never existed. Urges some checking by MH. [Letter contains a note by MH asking someone to investigate on JH's behalf.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel962

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
JHS 6.28
Summary:

Great distress about a letter from Charles Pritchard to the effect that JH's son William may not be ready for the entrance examination to Haileybury [to prepare for the Indian Civil Service]. JH is considering working with William to teach him Greek.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel963

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
JHS 6.27
Summary:

Following another letter from Charles Pritchard [see JH's 1850-6-14], it now appears that son William's Latin is deficient; JH will work with William during William's holidays, but is concerned about interruptions, mentioning an invitation to a ball at Buckingham Palace and 'Mrs. [Julia] Cameron's Artist,' who is coming to paint JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0100; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8338

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.141
Summary:

Attests to W. R. Birt's scientific capabilities and dependability. Regrets Birt's departure from previous position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12956

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[24 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0368; Reel 1054
Summary:

Cannot attend meeting of grant committee tomorrow. Favors grant to print observations made at Armagh Observatory by T. R. Robinson, but with conditions. Protests any grants to public institutions. Mr. Forbes's proposition is too premature to act on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[6 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS RR.2.237
Summary:

Reports on paper by William Thomson on mathematical theory of magnetism. Approves paper, but believes JH lacks expertise to report properly on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[15 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.88
Summary:

Compliments WS on a written address. Describes how to set up a telescope to avoid unnecessary vibration; includes diagram.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 56 & C: TxU:H/L-0146; Reel 1054 inc
Summary:

Calls JF's attention to an article in which an answer is attempted to JF's objection to 'the argument from probability of a physical connection between individuals of a double star.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12731

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Empson
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0146; Reel 1054
Summary:

[A. J.] Ellis was correct; JH used earlier version of proof by [C. F.] Gauss in Theoria Motus Corporum Coelestium [1809] and was not aware of newer proof. But Ellis's objection to JH's proof applies only to properties of space.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.89 (C: TxU:H/M-1031.3; Reel 1083)
Summary:

Offers some information on 'Coal Sacks' in Southern Cross [see AH's 1850-7-31]. Happy to hear that volume 3 of Kosmos is near completion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel280

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1850-8-18 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.190
Summary:

Is just leaving for France, and has time only for a few thoughts in response to GA's 1850-8-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 August 1850]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20779 (C: RS:HS 23.90)
Summary:

Discusses JH's chemical experiences with sulphuret of lead. Leaves for the continent 'on Monday next.' Has conditionally accepted a position on the Royal Commission on the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8567

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[22 August 1850]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.196(1)
Summary:

Declines offer of support. JH does not wish to become involved in politics, representing Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9177

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1850-9]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20780
Summary:

The publisher [John] Murray wants a new edition of JH's Admiralty Manual. Suggests revisions for WW to make in WW's paper in that volume.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9855

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[5 September 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.189 & 23.91
Summary:

Has no intention of standing as MP for Cambridge. Thanks him for his generous offer. Would be pleased to pass on £200 to his cousin Thomas Baldwin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12753

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Graham
Date:
[10 October 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0170; Reel 1054
Summary:

JH is traveling in Europe and unable to attend meeting of Cambridge University Commissioners on 16 or 22 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3939

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[30 October 1850]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Returns from vacation in France. Offers to be a trustee for the Cape Observatory. J. R. Hind has discovered asteroid Victoria.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[31 October 1850]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 93 A/a (C: RS:HS 23.93)
Summary:

Describes travels through a volcanic district in France, highlighting beautiful scenery, various rock and lava formations, analyzing their causes, and comparing JH's observations with JF's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12938

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[17 November 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0349; Reel 1054
Summary:

Accepts position as Master of Mint. Asked Chancellor of Exchequer [Charles Wood] to specify housing arrangements for JH. Will reside with friend [Eneas Mackintosh] at 17 Montague Square until JH hears from JR.

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