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Herschel5455

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.402
Summary:

Will join him on Wednesday morning and go together. Has new result in astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3344

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS Sa.677
Summary:

Thanks for gelatine [?] paper. Hopes to photograph the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3352

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS Sa.682
Summary:

Invites to dinner. Will try to arrange meeting between ES and Danish hydrographer Captain Lahrtman[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6158

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.284 (C: RS:HS 25.8.64)
Summary:

Query regarding positions of stars in the various star catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel15

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RGO 6.381.440
Summary:

About the health of Richarda Airy, JH, and William Parsons [Earl of Rosse].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel57

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.624
Summary:

Is defending himself against attacks for having become involved in the succession for Surveyor-General of India; JH further comments on photographic experiments, using various parts of the spectrum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1838

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
WT 57468
Summary:

Thanks HK for a chronometer, and sends some polishing papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12985

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0397 verso; Reel 1055
Summary:

Opinions on proper representation of 'majority' in Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12987

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0399; Reel 1055
Summary:

Details for paying tuition of John Herschel (son) at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12988

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0400; Reel 1055
Summary:

Will arrive in Portsmouth tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12990

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0402; Reel 1055
Summary:

Please read JH's enclosed response to 'J.G.'s [James Grahame's?] unjust, harsh...letter;' then show it to Mr. Whalley, before JH sends it. JS's exposé was excellent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12991

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0403; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends deposit to be put into JH's account at Drummonds [Bank] as executor of Thomas Baldwin's estate. Margaret will send longer letter soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11536

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Johann Lamont
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.453
Summary:

Has been waiting for an opportunity to thank him for his communication. This letter will be delivered by Mr. H. Bell, son of an eminent chemical manufacturer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel941

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 6.65
Summary:

About changes in metals due to frequent expansions and contractions, and about the health of JH's son William.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.340 & 22.270
Summary:

Two problems verifying a theory of P. S. Laplace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.3
Summary:

Commenting on aspects of family life, obviously raised in an earlier letter by MH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel614

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.6
Summary:

Instructions about ordering wine, etc., for a [Christmas?] party.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel619

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.11
Summary:

Writes to commiserate with MH during a difficult time for her; is coming home on the weekend and bringing daughter Isabella with him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel620

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.12
Summary:

Mostly about bonnets, and letters to be directed to the family at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel621

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
JHS 1.13
Summary:

Concerned about son Willy, who seems very lonely in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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