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Herschel11770

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.130
Summary:

Measuring work of the base line is virtually completed and levelling of the line will commence forthwith. Has devoted every day to the work except Sundays. Comments on various aspects of the work. F. E. Wilmot wishes he had not returned the rusty dip bar. Obelisk is on board the Romeo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11394

From:
John Gibson Lockhart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.305
Summary:

Is delighted at the prospect of JH's article being included in the next number of the Quarterly Review. Is not surprised it will extend to fifty pages, but hopes he will remember the 'general reader.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6076

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.202
Summary:

Has communicated JH's remarks to John Arrowsmith. Is sorry for the inconvenience caused.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1356

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.306a
Summary:

Reports receipt of a communication, which argues that all elements are merely isomers of one substance. Expresses support for such a view.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14696

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0684; Reel 1084
Summary:

List of papers JH took from CLH on his 'last visit' to [Hanover]. Miscellaneous notes about relatives and acquaintances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13828

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0175; Reel 1087
Summary:

M. F. B. Dausse visited FW several times to study instruments and copy meteorological observations. Dausse urged FW to share these with D. F. J. Arago, who is concerned at delay in publishing survey results. Please notify R.S.L. that Arago's official request will arrive soon. Encloses copy of FW's 15 Apr. 1841 letter to Arago. New rain gauge. Problems with anemometer and dipping needle. Will visit Cape Agulhas with Thomas Maclear to make magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6078

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.204
Summary:

John Arrowsmith has undertaken to make further copies of the star maps on dry paper, free of charge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9114

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.194
Summary:

Will be pleased to be godfather of JH's new daughter. Pleased also that JH is reviewing his [Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences]. Presents an argument to support his a prioristic view of the nature of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2847

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.127
Summary:

Forwards request of the Secretary of the Treasury for justification of public monies for expenses incurred for magnetic and meteorological observations of the Antarctic expedition. Brief note from JH should suffice for House approval. Note should mention G. B. Airy's request concerning the reduction of the Greenwich lunar and planetary observations and Francis Beaufort's concerning navigation. ES promoted to Lieutenant Colonel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2849

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.129
Summary:

Quotes passage from C. E. Trevelyan (Treasury Office) to [Hussey] Vivian concerning the number of copies of published data and the number of magnetic observatories. Requests JH's perusal and advice. Includes letter from [A. T.] Kupffer on latest observations.

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John Herschel Project
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