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From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1841-11
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.373
Summary:

The health of Mrs. Jones is slowly improving. Picked up the enclosed medal a little while ago. Believes the reverse depicts the scaffolding of Sir William Herschel's telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Raper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.307
Summary:

Encloses [C. H.] Paravey's letter [see HR's 1841-10-20].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.220
Summary:

Regarding the method of printing the R.A.S.'s Star Catalogue. Which star distances are they to use, North Polar or in declination?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.227
Summary:

System of meteorological observation works well but no English station. AQ is willing to publish results in England if need be. Points out additional observers for September.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.222
Summary:

Finds that JH has not changed his mind on star distance terminology. Progress on the preparation of the star catalogue. Regarding T. G. Taylor's Madras Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.167
Summary:

Glad to inform JH that there are no fees or expenses involved in being made a Knight Commander. Has had little leisure himself for scientific pursuits due to being Rector of the University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.298
Summary:

Regarding the missing picture [RS:HS.2.297].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Roswell Park
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.136
Summary:

Sends his work Pantology, or a Systematic Survey of Human Knowledge for JH's inspection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Theo E. Cantor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.323
Summary:

Has found a Chinese map of the heavens in Chusan, which he forwards. Comments on the flora and fauna of Chusan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Hippolyte de Paravey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.216
Summary:

Comments on the death of a mutual [?] acquaintance. Adds additional information about ancient constellations [see CP's 1841-10-29]. Complains about editors, publishers, and others who do not take CP's work seriously. [Many parts of this letter illegible.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.228
Summary:

Discusses meteorological observations. Stations increased from 26 to 28. Talks about 36 hours versus 24 hours periodical observations and asks for JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
John Herschel
Date:
30 November 1841
Source of text:
MM/16/146, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
John David Roberton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1841]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.146
Summary:

Forwards from Edward Sabine resolution of council regarding JH's appointment to committee considering use of building formerly occupied by Kew Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project