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From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0400; Reel 1087
Summary:

Putting pressure on Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] regarding Antarctic expedition. Asked Melbourne to communicate with J. W. Lubbock, who is in London, instead of with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0401; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] will meet next Wednesday at 4 o'clock with deputation [from R.S.L. regarding Antarctic expedition]. Duke of Sussex is willing to meet with R.S.L. council next Saturday at SC's house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0402; Reel 1087
Summary:

Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] changed meeting [with R.S.L. deputation] to 4:30.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.266
Summary:

Suggesting points to be considered for the proposed new charter for the R.S.L. Remarks on the recent meeting of the Trustees of the British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.267
Summary:

Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.268
Summary:

Has received a letter from Henry Goulburn regarding his own letter to Robert Peel. Delay has been due to contracts with foreign governments. Has referred Goulburn to Edward Sabine for details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.269
Summary:

Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.270
Summary:

Will place J. F. Encke's request before the Council, but sees no difficulty in copying the letters at Somerset House. Is waiting for the return of George Peacock (Dean of Ely) before summoning council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.271
Summary:

Regrets his lateness in writing his request, but would JH write an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel? Does not expect it to be ready before the Anniversary meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.26; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks for [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.272
Summary:

As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.273
Summary:

Is obliged for JH's letter and enclosure. Pleased that he will be at the Anniversary meeting to receive the medal [Copley Medal] recently awarded to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.274
Summary:

Hopes JH will be able to come to town to attend the next Council meeting. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will be the next president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.275
Summary:

Is sorry to hear that he will be unable to be present next Saturday. Is desired by Council to express their regret that he will not become president of the R.S.L. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will accept the presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.276
Summary:

It is now time that they speak to John Russell (1st Earl Russell) concerning [Francis?] Ronald[s]. Would next Friday suit him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.277
Summary:

Has written letter of introduction to J. H. Cust (Viscount Alford) and sent it to [Robert?] Grahame. The Association has voted £250 for Kew Observatory. Had interesting session on nebulae from William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse). Meeting has been successful in all respects except the pecuniary one.

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John Herschel Project