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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 Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.311
Summary:

Is publishing a work on rare atmospheric phenomena. Lists names of persons who have assisted with observations. Would like to inscribe the book to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.312
Summary:

Received yesterday a letter from G. B. Airy informing him that JH also observed the meteor of 24 April; sends an account of it. Would also like JH's account to compare the two. Is obliged to JH for trying to get his printed paper filled.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.313
Summary:

Sends a work for JH; would he also present the other copy to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.314
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the large meteor. Has not heard of its observation from anyone else. Has seen a remarkable solar phenomenon of which he encloses sketch and details. Intends building a larger observatory and taking a partner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.315
Summary:

Sends a description of a large meteor he observed last night. Since his letter he has erected a meteorological observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.316
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the thunderstorm. Comments on the phenomenon of the reversal of wind with a thunderstorm. Has been experimenting with wet and dry bulb thermometers. Also with the effect of electricity on the temperature of jars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.317
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the lunar rainbow. Encloses account of Aurora Borealis. Has been residing at Bath and working with Henry Lawson. Observed a peculiar solar appearance on the 18th.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.318
Summary:

Encloses some sketches to show some remarkable changes in solar spots. Would he place the observations before the R.A.S. when finished with them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.319
Summary:

Has just received JH's letter giving details of an interesting auroral phenomenon. Has been experimenting with wire insulates. Henry Lawson has observed streams of red light resembling aurora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.320
Summary:

Has just published a small work to remove popular superstitions. Presents a copy to JH as a mark of respect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.321
Summary:

Sending printed notice appealing for funds to establish a Midland Observatory. Would like a word of encouragement from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.323
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding the proposed observatory. Points out some provisions he intends making for the observatory. Encloses extracts from letters favoring the scheme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.325
Summary:

Henry Lawson has nominated EL for the R.S.L. and would be grateful if JH would add his name to the certificate. Has just received an 11' refracting telescope from Lawson. Has doubtless heard of the newly formed British Meteorological Society. S. C. Whitbread is president, and they already have one hundred members. Has had several gifts of books for the Midland Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1853]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.326
Summary:

Has heard of a projected attack on the Henry Lawson instruments at the Observatory. Would like a line from JH on the value of the instruments. Has written to W. R. Dawes, [John?] Lee, and W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1854]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.327
Summary:

Comments on zodiacal light. Would like JH's opinion on his theory. Has been experimenting further with the propagation of plants with collodion. Money for the Henry Lawson Observatory has been subscribed and hopes soon to appoint trustees.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.328
Summary:

Henry Lawson has presented all his meteorological instruments and his transit instrument to this Observatory. Hopes to study the relation of the atmosphere to the prevalence of disease. Wonders if the Government or some society would be willing to finance assistant in the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.329
Summary:

Does not quite understand JH's note; can he clarify the reading he requires? Comments on his readings on thunderstorms.

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John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1860]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (42)
Summary:

Sends meteorological observation charts from Highfield House Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.330
Summary:

Has experienced an extraordinary meteorological year and been kept busy observing all the changes. Is to submit another certificate to the R.S.L. and would be pleased if JH would sign it.

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