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From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.76
Summary:

Offers to make drawings of the moon's surface for illustrating JH's paper on that subject to be presented to the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.76; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.77
Summary:

Had a visit from James Maclaren, who now conveys JN's drawings of the spots on the sun. Comments on the effect of the 'willow leaves.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.78
Summary:

Is pleased that JH is to mention JN's 'willow leaves' on the sun in his new edition of Outlines Astr. Will endeavor to make a more perfect photographic copy of the original drawing. Gives a drawing and description of apparatus he uses for solar observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.79
Summary:

Sends by book post two photographs of the original drawings of the sun's observations, also a photograph of a model of the S.E. portion of the moon; comments on them. Will be pleased to accept JH's invitation to visit Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.80
Summary:

Fine weather is getting rare at this time of year and would therefore like to induce the Herschels to visit him while it lasts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.81
Summary:

Regrets that JH's engagements prevent them visiting Penshurst. JN too is unable to manage the dates quoted. Hopes his own Herschelian helioscope will be in action by the time the Herschels visit Penshurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.83
Summary:

Hopes JH and Lady Herschel will be able to visit them on some days named. Will write respecting trains as soon as they hear the answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.84
Summary:

Regrets Lady Herschel cannot visit them, but is pleased they are to receive JH and his daughter. Mrs. Nasmyth is writing regarding trains and they will be met at Penshurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.85
Summary:

Concerned to hear that JH's health suffered as the result of the visit to JN. Happy that Warren de La Rue and [J.?] Müller are giving their attention to the objects on the sun. Comments on a peculiar sunspot. Appreciates the promise of the new edition of JH's Outlines Astr. Thanks for the cuneiform signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.86
Summary:

Has great pleasure in receiving a visit from W. C. Morland. Will be pleased to visit the Herschels. Has been travelling in Italy; visited Vesuvius and also called on Angelo Secchi, who was engaged in making a model of the sun's disc and using oat corn grains to illustrate the willow leaf effects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Nasmyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1871]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.88
Summary:

Is gratified and encouraged by JH's approval of JN's illustrations of the lunar surface. The improvement in printing processes makes it possible to use such photographic illustrations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project