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Herschel5467

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.369
Summary:

Thanks for sending him the requiem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5468

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.370 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sending him the last Comptes rendus that can go by post. Hopes he can arrange some other method. Is always pleased to receive his publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7364

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 June [1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/3.5 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Encloses seven notes from J. C. Ross to Edward Sabine and FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7360

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/1.9; Reel 7 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

No objection to JH publishing soundings of J. C. Ross. FB will send JH detailed records of these. Any letters to Ross must arrive by 18 June for dispatch to Hobart Town. FB has copies of Thomas Maclear's correspondence about magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5503

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 December [1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.403 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

Apologizing for the delay. Sends various map locations. Also extract from Captain F. W. Beechy's letter regarding magnetic operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5469

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.371 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is preparing an estimate for Parliament and would like his views on the usefulness of re-measuring N. L. Lacaille's base, etc., at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5470

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.372
Summary:

Is sending him Thomas Maclear's account of taking the field and of commencing his base operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5471

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.373 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Edward Sabine has asked him to forward J. C. Ross's notes. If JH has finished with Thomas Maclear's letter would he return it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5472

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.374
Summary:

Admiralty wished to present him with another part of the Cape Observations, and will hold it until someone is deputed to call at the office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14815

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 December 1841]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of Thomas Maclear's base measurements, and will transmit JH's letter to Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14816

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 May 1843]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Thanks JH for his letters about the Cape equatorial instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5474

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.375
Summary:

When his packet is ready for the Cape, forward it to him at the Admiralty and he will arrange for it to be sent. Congratulations on the new addition to the family. When next in town perhaps he would be interested in seeing the new object glass for the Cape, which William Simms is preparing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5475

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.376 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Will send his letter to Thomas Maclear with one of his own. Agrees with him regarding the object glass, but feels that English artists should be encouraged.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5476

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.377
Summary:

Encloses a letter of Thomas Maclear. William Mann will be a great loss to the Observatory. Hopes Lady Herschel and new infant are doing well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5477

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.378
Summary:

Will be pleased to dispose of the copies of the Reports when they arrive. Thanks for his own copy. Maria Edgeworth will be pleased with hers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7640

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.7; Reel 9
Summary:

Two unsuccessful trips to Kensington to carry out JH's commission. Unable to meet 'Sir J.' Please write 'Private' on letters addressed to FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13707

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0062; Reel 1087
Summary:

Completion and transfer of telescope for Cape [of Good Hope]. Grateful for receipt of [Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13708

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0063; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Received JH's 12 Nov. letter.] Send bill for Munich telescope to Admiralty. Order parts for dome construction, which [Thomas] Maclear cannot procure at Cape [of Good Hope].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13709

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1847]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0064; Reel 1087
Summary:

[Reply to JH's 19 Nov. note.] FB may be able to get Admiralty to have roof [for telescope at Cape of Good Hope] built at Cranbrook under JH's direction. Submit plan or estimate of time and expenses. Just saw [Thomas] Maclear's letter telling of adventures in 'northern expedition.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14819

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1847]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of sailing tables, and asks JH's opinion as to the value of printing them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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