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Herschel4257

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.245
Summary:

Will observe transit [of Mercury] hoping it will provide good meridian data. Encloses sketch of telescope in Bedford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6206

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1832-5-10 or 1832-5-
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.327 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Regarding instructions for James Dunlop at Parramatta Observatory. Richard Copeland has been reappointed to the Meteor, now renamed Beacon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9548

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.276
Summary:

Is proposing to visit the continent after the Oxford meeting to make observations and intends taking some meteorological instruments. Would like JH's advice on some points regarding the large thermometer filled with a blue liquid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8489

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.469
Summary:

Has heard that JH is publishing an attack on JS's double star observations made in France. Is this correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3544

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 678-81
Summary:

In preparation for foreign travel, asks JH about instruments and method for measuring radiation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5985

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.112
Summary:

Giving the dates of the visitation day. Also the date of the next meeting of the R.A.S. Has been experimenting with pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6207

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.328
Summary:

Is sending letters from Thomas Henderson, the Cape Astronomer, also observations from St. Helena.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4520

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.246
Summary:

Sends Gamma Virginis observations. Devotes time to nautical astronomy; experiments with formulae for calculating occultations. Takes interest in eclipse of Jovian satellites.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2968

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB I, 684-7 (C: RS:HS 7.277)
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's letter and offer of assistance. Will come to London earlier than expected so that he can call on him and discuss his problems before foreign travel. Would be glad of an introduction to Mario Gemmellaro and other scientists JH thinks would help him in his studies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2235

From:
Rummohun [?] Roy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.505
Summary:

Aware that letter of 3 April did not reach the Herschels' home until after the engagement. Wishes to explain the apparent neglect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2169

From:
Alexander Rogers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.414
Summary:

Discusses the ale he sent. Hopes his hypothesis of the origin of the solar system did not offend JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6732

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.50
Summary:

Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5709

From:
Nathaniel Bowditch [Sr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.200
Summary:

Has received copies of his papers that he communicated to the R.S.L. for which he thanks him. JH's study on Natural Philosophy has been reprinted in the States. Has forwarded the second volume of Mécanique céleste, one for him and one for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5795

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.266
Summary:

His son is shortly traveling to Calcutta and will be able to take any letter or parcel for Mr. Calder.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8030

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.298a
Summary:

Commissioned to ask JH to select painter and to sit for half-length portrait to be placed in Old House at St. John's. Received JH's paper on the measures of double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7274

From:
Thomas Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.454
Summary:

Capt. Beaufort has just put two of JH's letters into his hands. Is conscious of the kindly way in which JH entered into the problem. Would like the chance of a conversation with him on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2883

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.374
Summary:

Sends news of a cholera epidemic to help JH make his summer plans. Mentions a number of new cases from Altona, Hamburg, and Berlin. Asks JH not to spread information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10076

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.413
Summary:

Wants to hear more specifics of JH's travel plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2884

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.375
Summary:

Sends two bottles of Claret and a box to be forwarded for [Francis] Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7352

From:
John Murray [Sr.?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 to 1841]-6-23
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 3/1.5.7; Reel 7
Summary:

Compliments to 'Sir John Hershall.' Sends four copies of next issue of Quarterly Review. Will send twelve copies of JH's article tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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