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Herschel6001

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.127
Summary:

Regarding meteorology. John Pond has resigned as Astronomer Royal and G. B. Airy been appointed in his place. Has finished his own account of John Flamsteed and sent it to the press. Is drawing up a report for the new standard scale.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6223

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.343
Summary:

The Series of Brisbane catalogues has been interrupted. Regarding the appointment of a new Astronomer Royal. Reprint of one of JH's papers. Various scientific news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5563

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.53
Summary:

Further queries regarding the new water supply for Cape Town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3660

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.3
Summary:

On JH's portrait, which RS is trying to send to JH at the Cape. Asks JH to forgive the 'liberty' he has taken with JH's 'physiognomy,' but RS wants to show off JH as an 'ornament' of Cambridge. Updates JH on Francis Baily's progress and the status of the St. Helena Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11709

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.72
Summary:

Only made two copies of the Tide Observations, one for the Observatory and one to be forwarded to the Admiralty. Is engaged instrumentally with the transit instrument. Has engaged a new carpenter for the observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10412

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.292
Summary:

Received his February letter and is pleased to hear that things are progressing. No one has seen Halley's Comet yet. His work on the reduction of the Cape observations is proceeding slowly. Had no idea he gave such a poor impression of the Cape climate. David Brewster and J. D. Forbes have not visited Edinburgh recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11383

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.293
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his flattering letter. Now two years since he sent copies of his observations to London and so far has had no reply. Would like to see them printed. Outlines some of the work he has been able to do with his very limited means. Hopes to be transferred soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11907

From:
Johann Heinrich Mädler and Wilhelm Beer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.269
Summary:

The departure of two young missionaries for Africa provide the occasion for JM and WB to comment on the present status of work in preparing for printing the Mappa Selenographica, and they ask JH's opinion on some suggestions for printing. Have heard from F. W. Bessel of JH's sighting of the two inner moons of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11710

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.73
Summary:

Sorry to have forgotten the curves; now encloses them. A. Walter has been here and brought the scrap he now encloses. Walter's tidal observations have been useless so far.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9390

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.143
Summary:

Would like a complete report of last evening's proceedings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11851

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] August [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.210
Summary:

Will long remember the triumphant meeting last night. Has heard nothing from England. Hopes C. P. Smyth may have come in the Romney, which arrived in Simon's Bay last evening. The traversing floor for the reflector will be finished tomorrow. Has been told that JH foretells that Halley's Comet will not be visible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11712

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.74
Summary:

Has been observing since 3 a.m. and his fingers are powerless with the cold. Observed a star group, which may be Halley's Comet. Comments on the working of his telescope. Has JH placed his 20-ft. telescope in position for the Blueberg Mountains?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12483

From:
Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.349
Summary:

Accepts JH's suggestion about using the offered money for publication costs [see JH's 1835-6-12]; is concerned about the telescope at Cambridge, as G. B. Airy has left for Greenwich; final comments on the comet's effects and the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11713

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.75
Summary:

Sorry to hear he had such wretched weather for their jaunt. The violent winds overturned his 14-ft. reflector and split the tube. Has obtained a capital tent for the Cape. No news from England. Commences the solar observations tomorrow, if fine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6738

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.56
Summary:

Has been unable to do any observations owing to ill-health and lack of an observatory owing to change of residence. Sends his paper on double stars. Pleased to hear everything progresses at the Cape. Will be happy to hear from him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11859

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.218
Summary:

Received a newspaper from England, which gave news of a comet. A ship entered Table Bay in the night; she may be from England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11857

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.216
Summary:

Is grateful for J. F. Encke's letter. JH's suggestion of the 14-ft. reflector was anticipated for Halley's Comet. Wishes that JH's aunt could visit the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11858

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
13?] September [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.217
Summary:

Sending a copy of the memorandum he made of the first mirage he has ever seen. Describes various points. Much obliged for J. F. Encke's Ephemeris; his writing reminds TM of Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9754

From:
Mario Gemmellaro
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.101
Summary:

Has received the printed copy of JH's observations on nebulae from Naples. Hopes JH will return to England via Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11714

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.76
Summary:

On the evening on which JH was at the Observatory, he believes he observed Encke's Comet; gives details. Searched this morning for Halley's Comet, without success. Rejoices to hear that G. B. Airy has been secured for the public service. No news from England.

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