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Herschel6070

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.196
Summary:

Latest news of his Cavendish experiments. Will get the star maps printed for him. There is to be a meeting of the Council of the R.A.S. to consider the award of medals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6071

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.197
Summary:

Is sorry to hear of his illness. The R.A.S. has awarded its medal to F. W. Bessel. Robert Main's paper on parallax is being printed. Is to be a meeting of the Standards Committee in February. Has arranged the printing of the star maps. John Wrottesley is to be the next president of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6073

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.199
Summary:

Will be pleased to accommodate him. Star map is being printed. Encloses a paper on Sound by Dr. R. J. Kane, for his comments.

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

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

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

Herschel6082

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.209
Summary:

JH's paper was read last evening and was well received. Astronomical Council has decided to print it immediately. Would like his opinion on the printing of various parts. Has paid John Arrowsmith's bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6084

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.211
Summary:

Is slowly recovering from his accident. Query regarding the reduction of N. L. Lacaille's stars, and the revision of the nomenclature of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6086

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.213
Summary:

Further regarding the printing of the star catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6087

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.214
Summary:

Further regarding the printing of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6090

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.217
Summary:

Is now completely recovered from his accident. Has resumed work on his Cavendish experiments, which he will soon present to the public. Hopes his new residence at Hawkhurst suits his health.

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

Herschel6093

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

Herschel6095

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
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