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From:
Cyrus West Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-4-22
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.367
Summary:

Accepts his invitation to lunch, but his wife and daughter will be unable to come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.367
Summary:

Has sent a bronze bust of George Cuvier to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
E[neas] MacKintosh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.25
Summary:

There is no stated time for Willie's [JH's son] appearance at India House; any day suitable for him and Charles Pritchard will do. Suggests Wednesday next, the tenth, if suitable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Eduard Heis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-16
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.177
Summary:

Astronomical matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Codrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-1-20
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.355
Summary:

Will take charge of the chronometers for Capt. Richard Copeland. Will convey anything else JH has for the Mediterranean. Too busy to reply to his letter yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-15
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.343
Summary:

Would like to print in his own Treatise on Atmospheric Phenomena JH's account of the Autora Borealis of May 1843. Had a large batch of papers from Sir Thomas Brisbane. Sends one of his weekly accounts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Moore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Discusses work to be finished before the end of the year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.239
Summary:

Regarding sun spots and the phrase 'cloudy stratum.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.240
Summary:

Regarding the site of an ancient battle. Has received an actinometer for his lectures. Regarding the compressibility of liquids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Emma Edge
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-24
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.118
Summary:

Is grateful for the present of leaves. Will try some to see if it effects a cure. Busy working for the relief of the wounded soldiers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.8
Summary:

Will be pleased to come to dinner on Friday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.276
Summary:

Has received 50 copies of the enclosed work [?]. Stresses its value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.277
Summary:

Regarding the observations of JH and Giuseppe Piazzi on 'Comae.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.278
Summary:

Will be happy to accommodate him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.279
Summary:

Meeting with J. C. Spencer (Viscount Althorp) next Wednesday at Downing St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.410
Summary:

Encloses account of an explosion against the side of the Royal George, which he first showed to Gilbert Elliot (2nd Earl of Minto). Presents Mrs. Beaufort's best wishes to Margaret Brodie Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis J. Hughes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.213
Summary:

Has read his article on the Musical Scales. Has been working at a theory regarding the scales based on laws derived from the Bible. Submitted it to Dr. [H. J.?] Gauntlett, who was impressed. Would like JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-15
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.25
Summary:

Has been absent down the Bristol Channel so did not receive his communication until his return to Portishead. Does not wish to delay publication but would like to see the manuscript before it goes to press. Encloses answers to some of JH's queries. Has the chart of currents ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George [Hamilton]-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-9
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.105
Summary:

Would like to see him at dinner tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George A. MacFarren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-8-17
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.15
Summary:

Is flattered by receiving a copy of JH's interesting pamphlet. When he has read it will offer some of his own thoughts on the subject. Would be grateful for JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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