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Herschel2306

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.177
Summary:

Discusses magnetic experimentation with regard to naval officers. [A. T.] Kupffer's report is based on proceedings at Cambridge. Discusses scientific conference and foreign governments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1763

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.4 (C: RGO 6.193.211)
Summary:

Provides JH with the latest Royal Observatory values for Gamma Virginis [see JH's 1845-9-30], and advises JH to change his method of measuring double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7379

From:
Peter Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1845-10?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.20 and verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Refused several requests from Lieutenant Sutherland in Elgin to publish 'extraordinary astronomical work.' Judges him to be 'half crack'd.' Forwards to JH Sutherland's latest letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7893

From:
George Robert Waterhouse
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.96
Summary:

Sends to JH's children first part of [GW's?] new book on quadrupeds for young readers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4767

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.157 (C: RGO 6.675.521)
Summary:

Requesting JH to jog Sir Robert [Peel's?] memory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4768

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.158 (C: RGO 6.193.215)
Summary:

Thanking JH for his letter on double star orbits. Observations on angles of position of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10444

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.322
Summary:

Is grateful for details of his method of calculating the orbits of double stars. Comments on some of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1764

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.5 (C: RGO 6.675.523)
Summary:

Still trying to solve the problem of jogging Robert Peel's memory [see JH's 1845-10-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6505

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.267
Summary:

Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2307

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.178
Summary:

Will neither affirm nor deny that he is Foreign Secretary of R.S.L. Discusses importance of Foreign Secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6752

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.70
Summary:

Has received his letter. Gives his recent observations of Alpha Virginis, and other stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2308

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.179
Summary:

Wants JH to write the communication to Sir Robert Peel regarding the science conference. Foreign members are particularly anxious that JH do this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1765

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.6
Summary:

Thanks JH for his report on William Simms's object glass trials [see GA's 1845-9-29], together with some other astronomical matters, including reference to a letter from F. W. Bessel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2309

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.180
Summary:

Received JH's note saying Lord Northampton already wrote to Sir Robert Peel. Wants to explain how R.S.L. was left without a foreign secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2310

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.181
Summary:

Does not think JH should write Sir Robert Peel pending his reply to Lord Northampton. Preparing [John] Lefroy's Canadian Survey for publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10446

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.324
Summary:

Will apply JH's principle at the first opportunity. Has made some successful observations of the star Epsilon Arietes. Intends observing Castor on every fine evening.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2311

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.182
Summary:

Sends communication on meteorology in Bombay for comments. [A. T.] Kupffer's communication makes ES think large scale magnetical surveys are being planned. Discusses possibilities for such experiments in Russia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4223

From:
James [Struthers] Stewart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.11
Summary:

Sends Cape roots and bulbs. Reports that plans for the Cape Botanical Garden progress slowly. Road improvement underway. Minor outbreak of Boer activity dispersed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2246

From:
W. Robarts
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.494
Summary:

Thanks Herschels for allowing his daughter to visit. [William] Penn died suddenly. Will mention JH's sentiments to the family.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7383

From:
William Bateman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.32 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Unable to accept Herschels' invitation for 23 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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