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From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.30
Summary:

Sending a copy of his Essay on the Nile and its tributaries. Has received evidence from Africa, which corroborates his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hayday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.3; Reel 9
Summary:

Before JH's letter of yesterday arrived, [Algernon Percy] Duke of Northumberland returned and selected binding pattern for thirteen copies [of JH's Cape Results]. Two presentation copies will be ready and be sent to Peter Stewart Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.13; Reel 9
Summary:

Was unable to confer with Chancellor about JH's proposal [1847-7-1]. Suggests arrangements JH should make before presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Hymers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.222
Summary:

Has placed Mr. Yorke's room at JH's disposal; gives times of meals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.29
Summary:

Sending a volume of poetry by D. P. Starkey and would like JH's views on its merits. Is recovering slowly from an illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.70
Summary:

People do not consider JH vain. If JH wants to give his [portrait of JH; see JH's 1847-7-1] to people, this would not be considered vanity on his part. Gives impressions of U. J. J. Leverrier after meeting him at the Royal Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0563; Reel 1093
Summary:

Please send papers relating to 'the matter in agitation' between Hudson's Bay Company and R.S.L. CW will forward these to Admiral [Francis] Beaufort.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.228
Summary:

Asks if JH observed Gamma Scorpii as a double star; sends observations of it from W. S. Jacob in India. W. S. Jacob observes Neptune.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt [of JH's Cape Results]. To assure delivery of copies to foreign sovereigns, JH must first write letter to minister of each legation asking for royal acceptance. Lists nine ambassadors with whom AP has already communicated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Wrottesley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.301
Summary:

Invites JH to join royal commission to investigate May [1847] collapse of railway bridge over Dee River by designing experiments to test engineering limits of cast iron. Names other members. All expenses will be paid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.18; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses answers from three foreign ambassadors. Hopes JH does not have trouble.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.380
Summary:

Threatened at Cambridge with [C. E.?] Law and Mr. Fielding. Wishes JH would write a letter of support for [J. G. Shaw-?] Lefevre. Is short of helpers but not overworked. William Empson is anxious for a review of Kosmos. Goes on Thursday to vote for [Henry?] Goul[d]burn and Lefevre.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.19; Reel 9
Summary:

JH must come to London to supervise distribution [of JH's Cape Results] to foreign sovereigns. Received more replies from ambassadors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project