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Herschel2771

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.51
Summary:

Asks JH whether he presented to the Council of the R.S.L. the resolution of the Meteorological Committee regarding references made by the 'Colonial Office, Trinity[?] Board, etc.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2772

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-8]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.52
Summary:

Supports JH's idea of having one simultaneous observation each day. Suggests that there might be two a day. Has suggested to Humphrey Lloyd that hourly observations take place once a fortnight. Says Lloyd wishes to speak about supplies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9702

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.51
Summary:

Thanks for letter and also for the experiments suggested. Has been working on the tension spark. Would be pleased to show JH or Charles Babbage the battery at any time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11363

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.271
Summary:

Has just had a letter from C. F. Gauss regarding the hours for observations; comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7681

From:
Lionel Rodwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.21 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Sends copy of statutes of Société general des naufragés [General Shipwreck Relief Society] in response to JH's visit yesterday. Which class of members does JH wish to join?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3061

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.216
Summary:

Addresses a few last words before departing for Italy with his wife. Sends 3 memoirs just published. Will be in Paris to observe meteors. Proposes to redo terrestrial magnetism observations in Italy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2773

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.53
Summary:

Explains that the purpose of his trip with Humphrey Lloyd is to 'establish the cooperation of the continental magnetic observatories.' Desires that the trip be authorized by the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2774

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.54
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Sees no problem in adding an officer to the staff of each observatory, if necessary. Remarks on a cheap but fragile magnetometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2775

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.55
Summary:

Is grieved by the R.S.L. report, which supports a 'voyage of Discovery to the Antarctic' rather than 'research in Physical Sciences in the Southern Hemisphere.' Speaks of the discoveries made by expeditions to the Antarctic, including great changes in magnetic variations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14115

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0340; Reel 1087
Summary:

J. T. Boileau and L. E. O. Ludlow were appointed by H.E.I.C. to direct Indian observatories. R.S.L. is concerned that it has no choice in selecting directors. Instruments for H.E.I.C. observatories. Should JL request additional staff for all 16 observatories, or only for nine permanent ones?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2183

From:
James Clark Ross
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.427
Summary:

Saturday the 17th will be convenient because it gives him time to finish his pendulum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14349

From:
John George Charles Fox Strangeways
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0510; Reel 1093
Summary:

Asks about letter that Lord Northampton requested Lord Palmerston to give to Mr. Stewart, who leaves for Egypt soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2776

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.56
Summary:

Admiralty is dissatisfied at still being responsible for the Van Diemen's Land Observatory. Suggests responsibility be shifted to the Ordinance. Treasury will no longer finance the building of observatories when other buildings are available. Describes new procedures whereby officers observing in the colonies must present colonial governors with proper letters upon request.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11364

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.272
Summary:

Finds that he misunderstood Edward Sabine's statement and may have misled JH. Comments on the observations desired from the Antarctic Expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11321

From:
John Lindley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.226
Summary:

Is working on horticultural considerations of Cape plants and would welcome information on the temperature just below the surface of the soil in relation to the temperature of the air.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11762

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.121
Summary:

Encloses letters concerning [William] Reid's Laws of Storms. Discusses problems obtaining money for Meteorology Society from government. Reports mural circle working well. Receives another meteorite specimen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11763

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12 August [1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.122
Summary:

J. M. Craig requests TM to send meteorite to British Museum. TM asks JH to transfer the specimen sent earlier to the Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12365

From:
William Edward Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.222
Summary:

Requesting letters of introduction for Lieut. F. M. Eardley Wilmot, who is to undertake magnetic observations at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4692

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.81
Summary:

Regarding C. F. Gauss's magnetical observations. Domestic happenings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13761

From:
Richard Bourke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0114; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will visit C. R. Fox at Ordnance to speed up official letter to Treasury requesting additional officer on magnetic expeditions. Will inform JH when letter reaches [S. H.] Christie [at Royal Military Academy, Woolwich].

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