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Herschel2094

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.343
Summary:

Received packet from JH. Will attend meeting at Greenwich in June. Describes [James] Bradley's observations of stars in Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2139

From:
John Robison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.384
Summary:

Mentions earlier letter [RS:HS 14.383]. Discusses proposed meeting of the Cultivators of Science, which would occur that summer. Asks if JH would be interested in attending.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4972

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.355
Summary:

Thanking him for his publication on the sun, and stating that it will be placed in the library of the Institute.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5314

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.261
Summary:

Encloses a letter sent to his mother in Devonshire St.. Regarding JH's votes. His plan for removal prospers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11126

From:
Henry Kater
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.16
Summary:

Sends details of the measurement of Wilhelm Struve's standard. Is pleased that JH has given an invitation to [E. de?] Beaumont, who is anxious to become an astronomer and is about to spend £1,200 on instruments. Wishes that JH appeared in town more often.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5971

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.95
Summary:

Vacant rooms at Somerset House and possibility of the R.A.S. being allocated some. Suggests a meeting with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) to press their cause.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5972

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.96
Summary:

Further remarks on the possibility of rooms for R.A.S. at Somerset House. Will be pleased to see him at the visitation. Is working on a paper on the proper motion of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9547

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.275
Summary:

When they last met, JH had promised to show him some of the wonders of his 20-ft. reflector. Is in town for a few days and would welcome the chance of visiting him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE247

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
25 May 1831?
Source of text:
HS 16.344, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10068

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.405
Summary:

Of JG's travels in the south of France, fighting in France, and family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Herschel2653

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.344
Summary:

Sends preliminary observations that will be prefixed to her book [Mechanism of the Heavens]. Wants JH to make any criticisms of it before it is published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project, Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10526

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1831-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.403
Summary:

Would like to see him when in town and introduce him to J. J. Lister and his uncle Luke Howard. Thanks for JH's Prelim. Discourse. Baron Etten is dead.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10284

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.167
Summary:

Borrowed JH's book (Prelim. Discourse) but is so valuable that he intends to purchase a copy. Comments on various passages.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9078

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.182
Summary:

Returns the collection of optical writings that JH had sent. Comments on the controversy over the nature of light. Criticizes paper by Richard Potter attacking JH and other wave theorists of light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4022

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Regrets that William Herschel could not see JH finish WH's catalogue of double stars; thrilled that JH has revived WH's name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11542

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
6 June [1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.459
Summary:

Is in financial difficulties, about to quit the farm, and would be grateful for a loan of £300.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14327

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1831]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0490.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Prof. Barlow's paper on 'fluid refractor' leaves WS doubting JH's report of Beta Capricorni.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11543

From:
Joseph Langton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8] June [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.460
Summary:

Is grateful for his help. Encloses note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5974

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.99
Summary:

Has met Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), who would be pleased to receive a deputation. The Council of the R.A.S. have appointed a deputation, including JH. F. W. Bessel's innovation with observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6478

From:
Francis Legatt Chantrey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.246
Summary:

Introducing a friend, Lieut. Lister Shaw, who has traversed the course of the River Amazon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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