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Herschel10736

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.89
Summary:

Is grateful for referring him to Capt. Ludlow. Has now moved himself to Falmouth. What does JH think of the chances of success of a popular book on photography? He is contemplating the idea. Hears that J. B. Biot considers the production of colored drawings impossible, but is not convinced himself. Encloses description and drawing of a very clever instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3066

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.221
Summary:

Says JH's interest in AQ's work has been source of motivation. Notes that on 21 September and 21 December, aurora borealis and magnetic perturbations have been spotted. Asks where to procure an actinometer in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2840

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.120
Summary:

Relates Humphrey Lloyd's complaint that JH sent Mr. Meyerstein's letter by mistake. Asks JH to forward [A. T.] Kupffer's letter along with those enclosed from Charles Riddell on the magnetism survey in America. Asks for JH's advice on the publication of the observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1732

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.1
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

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

Herschel12214

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.70
Summary:

Has dispatched a military force to St. John's River. Outlines recent political events at the Cape. The educational scheme progresses well. Has had an acrimonious letter from Andries Stockenström.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2842

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.122
Summary:

Assures JH that he will publish magnetic observations as JH desires. [Hussey] Vivian awaits the estimate of cost of publication. Encloses circular sent to the British magnetic observatories. Informs JH that the Niger and Guiana magnetometers have arrived safely. They should provide interesting comparisons with other observatories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5470

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.372
Summary:

Is sending him Thomas Maclear's account of taking the field and of commencing his base operations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10624

From:
Luke Howard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.5
Summary:

Has been considering the reasons for the great depression of the barometer in November 1840. Thinks JH may be interested in the enclosed essay. Would be pleased if it could be read to the Royal Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2859

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.139
Summary:

Encloses letter from G. B. Airy. Suggests new method of magnetic observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2843

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.123
Summary:

Has learned of the availability of a house at Kew, which could be used as a magnetic and meteorological observatory. Dr. Robinson has received the instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2860

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.140
Summary:

Presents data on various disturbances. Awaits advice from C. F. Gauss. Discusses determination of intervals between observations. Mentions proposal to continue observations for 3 years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2465

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 February [1841?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.319
Summary:

Will be happy to send particulars from [C. F.] Gauss's information. [Humphrey] Lloyd's instrument records changes in horizontal intensity best. Wants to employ magnetometers in New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1733

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.2
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1734

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.3
Summary:

A note to accompany a draft of the report of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel528

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.298a
Summary:

Sends JH a copy of draft report [see JH's 1841-1-20], and indicates procedure for coming meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6883

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.185
Summary:

Regarding JH's telescope. Includes a rhyme on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1735

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.4
Summary:

A notice of meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1736

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.5 (C: RGO 6.340.298b)
Summary:

Asks JH to put in writing proposals JH had made at a Standards Commission meeting, especially those relating to nomenclature [see GA's 1841-2-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5349

From:
Elizabeth [Betty] Plumleigh Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.296
Summary:

Thanks and appreciation for past and present friendship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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