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From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.8
Summary:

Has received [Temple?] Cheval[l]ier's paper and JH's letter informing him of his valuable gift. G. B. Airy is anxious to have Thomas Maclear's paper printed in the Memoirs as soon as possible without waiting for the government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.9
Summary:

When the case containing the stand of the telescope was opened it was found to contain a number of books. Were these intended for the R.A.S. or should they be returned to JH?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.10
Summary:

Sending officially the thanks of the Council of the R.A.S. to JH and Caroline Herschel for their gift of the telescope. Hopes JH will convey these thanks to Miss Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.11
Summary:

Council of the R.A.S. will have to consider claims for the medal award at its next meeting. Has JH anyone in mind so that his claims may be considered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.12
Summary:

Sending a notice, which JH may be pleased to see, though he suspects the subject did not fall into able hands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.13
Summary:

Would be grateful if JH would look at the translation of F. W. Bessel's letter and make any comments. Expresses thanks for his kind remarks concerning [William] Wallace.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.14
Summary:

Sending back a note, which JH had included by mistake with the proof of F. W. Bessel's letter. Thanks for his corrections to the proof.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.15
Summary:

Advice on how to obtain admission to Christ's Hospital for one of JH's sons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.16
Summary:

Name of Prince Albert's private secretary is G. E. Anson. He is abroad at the present but sees he will be soon returning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.17
Summary:

Has received the Memoir of Francis Baily and JH's note. Will instruct the printer to follow JH's wishes. Query regarding the printing of the catalogue of Baily's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.18
Summary:

Sending manuscript and slips received today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.19
Summary:

Informing him of the death of Thomas Henderson at Edinburgh. Robert Main is anxious to obtain the post. Outlines facts concerning Main and the great benefit it would be if he were appointed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.20
Summary:

Querying two statements of JH in his memoir of Francis Baily. Gives details of Thomas Henderson's position at Edinburgh.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.21
Summary:

Council of the R.A.S. have decided to print 250 extra copies of the Memoir of Francis Baily. How many would JH like and how shall he send them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.22
Summary:

Enclosing catalogue of Thomas Henderson's library. Printers have not yet delivered the separate copies of Francis Baily's Memoir. Points out two small errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.23
Summary:

Sending the manuscript of James Dunlop's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.24
Summary:

Has written an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel for the R.S.L. Has arranged for the printers to send JH a proof and would be glad to receive any comments as it was hurriedly written.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 December 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.25
Summary:

Is obliged for his encouraging note. G. B. Airy has sent him two useful pamphlets on F. W. Bessel, which JH may care to see. Duties of the President of the R.A.S. should not prove too difficult as W. H. Smyth can do most of the duties.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.26
Summary:

Sending a revised copy of his own memoir on F. W. Bessel. Council of the R.A.S. have not awarded a medal this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas Galloway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt of 'splendid volume' [JH's Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project