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Herschel2850

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.130
Summary:

Relates discussion with [Hussey] Vivian on magnetic survey of Africa and Treasury support thereof. Discusses administration of various stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12357

From:
Robert Treat Paine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.214
Summary:

Sends pamphlet for JH from Philadelphia. Author [E. P.] Mason died at the early age of 22. Believes he used a Herschelian telescope. Has been a mild winter in Boston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2924

From:
[J. S. C.] Schweigger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.414
Summary:

Sends book on Samothracian mysteries. Mentions article by [C. B.] Hafe. Suggests JH ask [William] Whewell to review the article in Quarterly Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1694

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.180
Summary:

Apologizes for illness preventing him from coming to Collingwood; comments on the South African political picture, and AS's intention to retire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1738

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.7 (C: RGO 6.340.317)
Summary:

Seeks clarification from JH about a number of matters in the draft report of the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-5-12 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10564

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1841-1858]-5-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.441
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner if possible, or later if not at present possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8404

From:
E. Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.290
Summary:

Is in London studying English criminal law. EM was pleased with his visit with JH, and will be telling JH's aunt Caroline about it when he returns to Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1739

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.8 (C: RGO 6.340.319)
Summary:

A summons to a meeting of the Standards Commission, together with some proposals for amending the report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1357

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.307
Summary:

Some details of improvements in the calotype method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6079

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.206
Summary:

Has seen John Arrowsmith, who has sent the maps to JH. There is to be a meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1740

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.9 (C: RGO 6.340.322)
Summary:

A note to accompany a number of papers on the 'toleration of inaccuracy,' a question of concern to JH in relation to the setting up of standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4705

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.94
Summary:

Informing JH of a meeting of the Commission on Standards at Somerset House on 28 May 1841.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3315

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.160
Summary:

Sends paper on 'elimination.' Requests recommendation from JH for professorship of mathematics at University of Virginia.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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