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Herschel7889

From:
Élie François Wartmann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.92
Summary:

Has visited scientific institutions in the British Isles, and is writing to make arrangements to see JH. Talks about Halley's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE275

From:
Zanobi Zucchini
To:
John Herschel
Date:
8 Oct 1841
Source of text:
HS 18.364, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel8098

From:
Zanobi Zucchini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.364
Summary:

Charles Babbage will bring ZZ's Italian translation of Madame Somerville's On the Connection of the Physical Sciences to JH. Hopes to translate JH's Treatise Astr. into Italian soon. May ZZ list JH among ZZ's formal associates?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2445

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
9 October [1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.299
Summary:

Sends [James Clark] Ross's journal and revised B.A.A.S. magnetic report. Discusses proposals for observation in Africa. ES will send various instruments to Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6885

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.186
Summary:

Points out an error JH has made concerning J. E. Bode's law. What is the proper notation for the satellites?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2854

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.134
Summary:

Speculation about land masses and climate in Arctic regions. Extols James Ross's talents. Discusses John Dalton's pension and who should be devoting efforts for approving pensions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6092

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.219
Summary:

Regarding the circumstances of Mrs. Gregory (widow of O. G. Gregory) and the possibility of support for a state pension for her.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11457

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.370
Summary:

Placed JH's letter before the Committee of Papers but the Committee did not change its views regarding the publication of W. H. F. Talbot's paper. Is pleased JH is promoting his experiments so successfully.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11029

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.371
Summary:

The Master of Trinity has resigned and there are intrigues on foot to bypass William Whewell. Outlines the people interested in the appointment. Not much they can do but JH might pass a word to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11030

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.372
Summary:

William Whewell is Master of Trinity and he will write to Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2064

From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.306
Summary:

Asks if JH has published maps of Southern Hemisphere. Discusses [C. H.] Paravey's work on the history of constellations and ancient conceptions of the Zodiac in China, India, Egypt, and Greece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2897

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.388
Summary:

Has not received parcels from Royal Society. Wants JH to send notice of proposal to Astronomische Nachrichten. Remarks on JH's requiem for William Herschel's large telescope. Asks JH to thank King of Denmark directly for the order conferred.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9120

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.198
Summary:

[Writing shortly after his marriage (12 Oct. 1841) and acceptance a few days later of the Mastership of Trinity College], WW thanks JH for his expressions of good will. Invites the Herschels to Trinity Lodge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9588

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.329
Summary:

Wrote some three months ago, but heard nothing so presumes he was away. Did he receive the parcel of books? Has taken a house here and would be pleased to see him. Has just recovered from a serious brain fever. Was elected a member of the Association but has not paid his fees; is he still a member?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12358

From:
Charles Hippolyte de Paravey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.215
Summary:

Commenting on ancient star maps, and noting that not all ancient stars can be identified now. Further talks about ancient meanings of heavenly bodies together with much lore including astrology, astronomy, and mythology. [Many parts of this letter illegible.]

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John Herschel Project
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