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Herschel6012

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 March 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.138 (C: RS:HS 25.5.6 & 25.8.9)
Summary:

Has been very busy observing so has had little time to spare for writing letters. Remarks on the recent star catalogues which he has received. Would FB bring Capt. J. A. Lloyd's case to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Sun spots. Meteors in N. America and those at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6013

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[7 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.139 (C: RS:HS 25.8.10)
Summary:

Would FB convey his thanks to the R.S.L. for the award of their medal. Has observed the whole of the southern hemisphere twice. Is pleased to hear of the American support for science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6015

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[16 December 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.141 (C: RS:HS 25.8.11)
Summary:

Observations regarding the nebulous star 1281.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 May 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.245
Summary:

Arrangements about meeting with FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6018

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[2 September 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.143 (C: RS:HS 25.8.12)
Summary:

Regarding the catalogue of N. L. Lacaille. Has sent the resolution regarding the Polar expedition to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland). Must postpone introducing the business concerning the Cape Town Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1094

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[16?] September 1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.8.13
Summary:

Forwards some material from William Lamb [Lord Melbourne]; JH wants to stop any rumors that he is available for the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6019

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
17] September [1838
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.144
Summary:

Has had a letter from William Lamb (2nd Viscount Melbourne) regarding the Polar expedition. Is not interested in becoming president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Has he the case of H. C. Schumacher's snuff box?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6020

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23 October 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.145 (C: RS:HS 25.8.14)
Summary:

Has received a long letter from F. W. Bessel regarding the discovery of the parallax of a fixed star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6157

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1839?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.283
Summary:

Observations of [Kensa?] received. The George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6023

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[14 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.148 (C: RS:HS 25.8.15)
Summary:

Is honored by being nominated as president but would prefer someone else as he is very busy and can ill spare the time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6026

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.151 (C: RS:HS 25.8.16)
Summary:

Approves of the arrangements made by FB regarding the loan of the theodolite.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6028

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[26 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.153 (C: RS:HS 25.8.17)
Summary:

Will come up to town so that they can work on Thomas Maclear's four foot scale standard. News of the Glasgow Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6030

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[9 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.155 (C: RS:HS 25.8.18)
Summary:

Finds that he is unable to attend the Council Meeting so would FB take the chair. Business to be brought before council. Ernesto Capocci has seen a spot on the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6033

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.158 (C: RS:HS 25.8.20)
Summary:

On the variability of the star Alpha Cassiopeia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6034

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[28 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.159 (C: RS:HS 25.8.19)
Summary:

Has marked Thomas Maclear's paper and returned it to Thomas Galloway.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6035

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[12 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.160 (C: RS:HS 25.8.21)
Summary:

Has had a letter from [John?] Phillips regarding star nomenclature revision. The display of meteors on the 10th was very fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6037

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[27 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.162 (C: RS:HS 25.8.22)
Summary:

Regarding the Parramatta Observatory. Has produced some colored photographic images.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.165-6 (C: RS:HS 25.8.23)
Summary:

Further regarding the Cavendish experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6042

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.168 (C: RS:HS 25.8.24)
Summary:

Fears that he will be unable to attend the Anniversary meeting. Has written to G. B. Airy concerning Orionis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6046

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[4 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.172 (C: RS:HS 25.8.25)
Summary:

Will be pleased to avail himself of the offer of a bed when the council meets. Will prepare a paper on Alpha Orionis for the Friday meeting. Can FB give him any ideas for the Anniversary address?

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John Herschel Project
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