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Herschel11715

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 September [1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.77
Summary:

Wind prevents the measurement of Encke's comet from the small stars in the neighborhood. Nothing nebulous in Halley's predicted place. Admiral Patrick Campbell is expected to advance the money for the enclosure. Laborer is employed digging a trench round the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10298

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.181
Summary:

Breakfasted today with G. G. Stokes, met Charles Lyell, [W. J.?] Broderip, and [Robert] Brown and had a fine time. Halley's Comet is visible to the naked eye.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10090

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.427
Summary:

Of time spent with Peter Stewart, JH's brother-in-law.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4556

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.258
Summary:

Details sighting of Halley's Comet; sends chart of dates, times, right ascension, and declination. Receives letter from Niccolo Cacciatore, which 'gives hopes of a new planet.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11873

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14?] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.232
Summary:

Only brought two portraits away on Sunday. Will lend JH his own portrait. No slates are available, but a shipload is expected daily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10973

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.317
Summary:

Sending a little volume he has written on Native Standards to show their usefulness. Designed to influence the Indian Commission on Standards. Hopes to see JH at the Cape next February or March.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7423

From:
[Charles Davidson] Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1835-10-25 or later
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 7/3.20; Reel 8
Summary:

Quotes newspaper article from 25 Oct. [1835] describing two tails of Halley's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3420

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1835]
Source of text:
St. Andrews LB II, 233-6 (C: RS:HS 7.289)
Summary:

Unable to assist JH's friend Major [Abraham] Cloete as JF was away from home. Comments on results of JH's table and JF's own papers and scientific occupations. B.A.A.S. would welcome JH's ideas for meteorological work. S. D. Poisson has published a new work on heat, in which he attacks J. B. Fourier.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11737

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.99
Summary:

JH's letter is curious regarding the planetary nebulae. Intended to ride over this morning but the heat was too great. Encloses estimate for printing the observations; comments on this. Would like to send it to Francis Beaufort on Tuesday. Returns some papers and journals. C. P. Smyth will call today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11717

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.79
Summary:

Mr. Stone has informed about the discovery of the comet. This may cause complications. Sends the ledger of Fearon Fallows, where JH will find other comparisons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11852

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.211
Summary:

The figure is 7. Will see [F. W.?] Grey again. Hears from Miss Geard that a Mr. Beck has seen the comet with a long tail. Prepared the 14-feet reflector on Saturday but the evening was unfavorable.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11861

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
29] October [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.220
Summary:

Can JH spare a few minutes on Friday to be present when the errors of the transit instrument are being determined. Outlines the investigations necessary. The comet is a splendid fellow. Is busy measuring the diameter of the ring micrometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10091

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.428
Summary:

JG is ill in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10092

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.429
Summary:

Has completed his revision of his historical work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10150

From:
Olinthus G. Gregory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.37
Summary:

Introducing a friend, Lieut. R. J. Nelson of the Royal Engineers, who is a lover of science. Trusts JH is enjoying good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11874

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] November [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.233
Summary:

Intended to call on Sunday but wind and other interruptions interfered. Saw the Comet, probably for the last time on Thursday. Sends the working sheet of the R.A.'s of the Brisbane catalogue. Comments on various aspects of this catalogue. Has written to Commercial Advertiser requesting information from anyone who experienced the recent earthquake shock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11718

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1835-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.80
Summary:

JH cannot lay on too much of this kind of work, the closer in AR [Right Ascension] the better. Comments on the list of stars. The comet should be preceded by certain stars, some of which he cannot identify. If JH cannot see the comet for the trees come to the Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11845

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] December [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.204
Summary:

Captain [F. W.?] Grey has just been to the Observatory as he wished to ascertain the error of his chronometers. Outlines the signalling devices adopted. Fine definition last evening. Will call on Saturday if convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11716

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.78
Summary:

N. L. Lacaille's quadrant appears to have been shipped to England and landed at Portsmouth Dockyard. Will put the ball on the new flagstaff to be erected. Has spoken to George Eden (1st Earl of Auckland) about the Simon's Bay tide machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2210

From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.454
Summary:

Discusses readings made by his barometer and that sent from the Observatory by Charles Babbage. Sends publications concerning a new fossil and on geology.

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John Herschel Project
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