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Herschel1770

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.11
Summary:

Has requested Admiralty funding for the proposed telescope [see GA's 1845-11-2]; GA does not like the mounting the telescope is to be given; has gathered, from Otto Struve, that it does not work well at Pulkowa Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1771

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.12
Summary:

Is returning JH's report on William Simms's object glass [see GA's 1845-10-14]; GA reiterates Otto Struve's statement about the mounting at Pulkowa Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5624

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.113
Summary:

The great atmospheric wave has returned; observations on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2317

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.188
Summary:

Elected Foreign Secretary of R.S.L. Discusses a shipment of books from Russia and a shipment of releases for fellows, the public, and the R.S.L. library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4772

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.162 (C: RGO 6.193.233)
Summary:

Passing on information received from a O. M. Mitchel[l] of Cincinnati regarding Antares, and the surface of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4773

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.162a
Summary:

A note enclosing a copy of a letter from the Admiralty, on which JH is requested to comment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4774

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.163
Summary:

Regarding estimates and payment for a parallectical mounting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7386

From:
Charles Richard Weld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1845]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/9.41 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Announces 18 Dec. meeting of Committee of Mathematics, Astronomy, and Physics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2318

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.189
Summary:

Discusses shipping charges for books sent by [Adolphe] Quetelet from Russia. Discusses position of Admiralty regarding observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14456

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0544.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Requests advance payment by B.A.A.S. to Mr. Harris, assistant secretary to Nautical Almanac.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11933

From:
James Ranald Martin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.295
Summary:

Regrets to learn that JH is still suffering. Advises him to come to London for examination.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5364

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.311
Summary:

Has just seen Lady Herschel and heard the news of his health. Urges him to come to town for treatment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11972

From:
John Stuart Mill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.334
Summary:

Hears from his publisher that a second edition of JM's System of Logic is being prepared for the press, so would welcome any suggestions from JH regarding alterations or amendments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13901

From:
Mrs. C. Harris
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0247; Reel 1087
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of JH's order from B.A.A.S. for £30. Mr. Harris is much worse and cannot respond personally.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1772

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0631.13
Summary:

The Admiralty has approved the purchase of the telescope for the Cape Observatory [see GA's 1845-12-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5625

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.114
Summary:

Is sorry to hear of his indisposition. Regarding movements connected with the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2319

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.190
Summary:

Wants JH to sign certificate for [Joseph] Kay. Mrs. Sabine will resume her translation of [Alexander von Humboldt's] Cosmos. Mr. Gyde has not received list of presentation copies of the B.A.A.S. catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9436

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.186 & 22.262
Summary:

Has received his letter and suggestions for the experiment. Has ordered the glass from Newman. Is very busy so may not be able to carry out the experiment for a week or more. JH must keep the results secret for the time being.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1200

From:
George Bellas Greenough
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.17
Summary:

Has collected information about coal deposits, but GG is very troubled that the committee [coal map committee of the B.A.A.S] has not yet met and has established no procedures. Describes some of the information GG has at hand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2906

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.396
Summary:

Announces the discovery of a new 'planet' by [K. L.] Hencke of Prussia, of the class of 'the 4 small ones' [the asteroids].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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