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Herschel7613

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.130; Reel 9
Summary:

Informs JH that JH has been made an honorary member of the Physical and Natural History Society of Geneva; the Society thanks JH for a copy of his Cape Results. Comments on F. V. Mauvais's discovery of a comet and on the illness and death of Caroline Herschel. Will send comments on some of JH's astronomical work later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14140

From:
Alfred Miles
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0367; Reel 1087
Summary:

Paid £5 into JH's account at Drummond's Bank today.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12492

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.358
Summary:

Arrangements for a meeting with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14820

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Financial matters are dealt with relating to the purchase of a telescope [for Royal Observatory, Cape of Good Hope].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9256

From:
George Eden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.13
Summary:

Sends the pamphlet by W. Snow Harris on lightning conductors. May find some extracts useful for the Admiralty Manual. Also extracts from William Reid and Mr. Liddington's work on hurricanes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9441

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.190
Summary:

Leopold Gmelin's Handbuch der Chemie contains all JH requires. If he does not have access to it will send it to the R.S.L. for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10891

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.240
Summary:

JH's letter grieves him, but he will convey his decision to the Trustees. Has just heard of the death of the Archbishop [of Canterbury, William Howley].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4633

From:
Admiralty
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.17
Summary:

Informing JH that J. C. Pritchard [Prichard] has been asked to send him material for chapter on Ethnology for 'Scientific Manual' for naval officers, which JH is preparing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11637

From:
M. Macann
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12] February 1848
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.2
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kind offer to look over his paper. Draws JH's attention to certain points. Thinks that the reasoning will please him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9257

From:
George Eden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.14
Summary:

Suggesting a title for the Admiralty Manual. Thinks it early to commence printing as papers may be delayed. Wording on the circular may do for the preface.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4805

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.195 (C: RGO 6.9.192 & 6.368.691)
Summary:

Regarding the proposed eight-inch object glass. Supplementary estimate for the Admiralty. Extract of a letter from Otto Struve.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8144

From:
Thomas Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.412
Summary:

Requested letters from [Hugh Percy] late Duke of Northumberland to JH offering to pay for publishing [Cape Results]. Hopes to include that debt in late Duke's estate, rather than as obligation upon [Algernon Percy] new Duke. Encloses receipt for £1,000. [JH note (20 Feb 1848): Sent receipt to TW. Expenses came within £50 of Duke's gift.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11780

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.140
Summary:

Gives recent observations with the 46" achromatic. G. B. Airy has sent the elements of the recently discovered planets. Latest news of the Governor of the Cape and his diplomatic missions. Mrs. Maclear's sister has come out to visit them and her health and Mrs. Maclear's is improving. R. J. Jones has decided to keep Feldhausen in the family and not sell it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4806

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.196 (C: RGO 6.701.112)
Summary:

Regarding modifications for the actinometer. Has written to Georg Merz regarding the object-glass. Regarding the eight-inch object-glass. Name of the maker of his actinometer. [JH has written a rough draft of his reply to this letter on the same sheet.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7448

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/3.18; Reel 9
Summary:

Sends statement of JH's account [for publishing Cape Results]. Sales of book are less than anticipated but continually increasing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7952

From:
Charles Wheatstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.153
Summary:

Seriously ill. Will forward manuscripts to JH by next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5632

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.122
Summary:

Will be happy to abide by JH's judgement. Would like to know if the publication of the instructions in the manual would interfere with their separate publication. Will have to obtain financial assistance if his observations are to be continued.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4807

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.197 (C: RGO 6.9.197)
Summary:

Georg Merz's practice regarding the sale of object-glasses. Is preparing a model of a transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5372

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.319
Summary:

Regarding the origins of the R.A.S. Will try and find a substitute trustee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7631

From:
Robert Treat Paine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1848]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.148; Reel 9
Summary:

Acknowledges receipt of JH's Cape Results. Offers map of Massachusetts, constructed from RP's triangulation and astronomical observation. Zeal for astronomy is increasing in America. Reports discoveries by W. C. Bond and total solar eclipse of Nov. 1834.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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