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DCP-LETT-1164

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
John Frederick William Herschel, 1st baronet
Date:
[21 Mar 1848]
Source of text:
The Royal Society (HS6: 14)
Summary:

Sends MS of his chapter on geology for Manual [Collected papers 1: 227–50]. Fears it may be too long. Does not much like it but can do no better. After hesitation, has recommended books. Defends his point that mere collection of rock specimens is "of hardly any use to Geology".

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

Herschel6513

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.274
Summary:

Hopes JH will be able to come to town to attend the next Council meeting. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will be the next president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2347

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.219
Summary:

Will correct his contribution to JH's scientific manual. Discusses [Humphrey] Lloyd's apparatus for measurement of total force.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5482

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.383
Summary:

Encloses W. J. Hamilton's paper to show its extent. Please send proofs for Hamilton to correct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE295

From:
William Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
23 Mar 1848
Source of text:
HS 16.407, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2714

From:
William Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.407
Summary:

Sending a large specimen of rock salt. Wants JH to make a lens for Mrs. Somerville, if possible. Discusses the political transitions that are occurring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11403

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.314
Summary:

Thanks for the account of the large meteor. Has not heard of its observation from anyone else. Has seen a remarkable solar phenomenon of which he encloses sketch and details. Intends building a larger observatory and taking a partner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11396

From:
Elias Loomis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.307
Summary:

Heard from George Bancroft that he was forwarding JH's book on the Southern Nebulae. Has not received it yet so presumes it must have been lost in transit. Sends some of his own astronomical papers for JH. Has made observations of Halley's Comet; gives details as he believes they are from a period for which JH lacks information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2911

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.401
Summary:

The 'psychical epidemic' that is pervading Europe has invaded HS's country, and reason flies to the detriment of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13703

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25 March [1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0058; Reel 1087 (ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book)
Summary:

'Enclosed' will answer JH's question. Will deliver dome [for Cape of Good Hope telescope] to Deptford Dock Yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10429

From:
John Stevens Henslow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.310
Summary:

Sending a paper in which he recommends JH's Prelim. Discourse; it is addressed chiefly to mechanics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6515

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.275
Summary:

Is sorry to hear that he will be unable to be present next Saturday. Is desired by Council to express their regret that he will not become president of the R.S.L. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will accept the presidency.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2348

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.220
Summary:

Sorry JH's family has influenza. Encloses letter from [John] Lefroy regarding actinometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2033

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.64
Summary:

Discusses problems with his paper on ethnology for JH's Admiralty Manual. Asks JH for fuller information on what is needed in JP's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5633

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.123
Summary:

Has received his parcel and will pay particular attention to the points raised. Regarding using and corrections for the barometer. Will send manuscript to the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11171

From:
Anne Elise Knipping
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.61 & 61a
Summary:

Wants to send JH a remembrance which his Aunt Caroline wanted JH to have. The obituaries in some of the papers are inadequate. The astronomical journals need to be provided with suitable information about Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2034

From:
James Cowles Prichard
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.65
Summary:

Glad JH finds CP's paper suitable for Admiralty Manual. JP allows question is physiological but also ethnological; admits problems but sticks to his thesis. Would JH be willing to assume a leading role in a planned new journal somewhat similar to the Athenaeum, but giving more attention to science?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12334

From:
Sir Richard Owen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.191
Summary:

Will resume work on his 'Instructions' for the Admiralty Manual after the conclusions of his lectures. Will be able to forward it before the end of May.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5634

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.124
Summary:

Has forwarded the manuscript, with notes, to the Admiralty and JH should receive it in a few days. Leaves the arrangement to him. Did he receive his letter of 15 Jan. and a copy of his Southampton report?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4982

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.365
Summary:

Has received the Cape of Good Hope observations. Regarding work on the Board of Longitude. Has received the portrait of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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