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Herschel4399

From:
K. B. Martin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1857]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (95)
Summary:

Sends data from Harbour Office; discusses observation of the tides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1988

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1857-7
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.21
Summary:

Explains why his paper on color vision took the artist, dyer, etc., point of view rather than that of scientific chromatology. Willing to investigate a more scientific approach and asks permission for another visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14322

From:
Archibald Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0485; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses, for JH's corrections, proofs of JH's reply to Lord Overstone's questions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8412

From:
Rudolf Wolf
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 July 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.298
Summary:

A note of thanks upon receipt of a copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14323

From:
Archibald Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 July 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0486; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses proof of revision of JH's reply to Lord Overstone's questions. Will print 25 to 50 copies. Does JH's report on Canadian currency to House of Commons contain anything new that commissioners should know about?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11418

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.329
Summary:

Does not quite understand JH's note; can he clarify the reading he requires? Comments on his readings on thunderstorms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6487

From:
Michel Chevalier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 July 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.253
Summary:

On gold and other monetary matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5859

From:
John Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.328
Summary:

Hopes that reports he has heard of his health are unfounded. The wing of the infirmary has been completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7067

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.298
Summary:

Hopes his health is improving. Where can he find the article expressing adjectives in algebraic symbols? Went to the R.A.S. in July and found much as usual. Mrs. De M. now at Hythe with the children. Elizabeth Baily appears to be in excellent health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2940

From:
Henri Victor Regnault
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.314
Summary:

Regrets deeply having missed seeing JH. Sends greetings to JH's family. Enjoyed trip around British Isles. Will now continue scientific work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1989

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.22
Summary:

Plans to visit JH next week [to discuss color blindness].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1990

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.23
Summary:

Will bring [M. E.] Chevreul's color diagrams and new spectrum representation when he visits JH; confirms mode and date of arrival.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6172

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.297
Summary:

Thanks for the gift of the book. Regarding some financial affairs of JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1991

From:
Sir William Pole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.24
Summary:

Thanks Herschels for their hospitality and tells about layers of volcanic ash encountered on a walk.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11992

From:
François N. M. Moigno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.354
Summary:

Has received the letter and invitation. Will travel to Etchingham station and walk to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9639

From:
Jean B. L. Foucault
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.377
Summary:

Is honored by his kind invitation to visit him, which he hopes to accept. Has great respect for JH's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3331

From:
J. H. Symons
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.254
Summary:

Will send JS's treatise; wishes could offer something 'more intrinsically valuable' as token of gratitude for everything.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6827

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.140
Summary:

Has not been able to go to Kew Observatory yet. The photoheliograph has to await John Welsh's return from Scotland. A reflector with a diagonal mirror would be suitable for celestial objects. Has now removed to Cranford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel27

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1857]
Source of text:
RGO 6.377.435
Summary:

Offers some thoughts on JH's problem [see JH's 1857-9-29], but needs additional time before commenting more fully.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9815

From:
Alexander Hamilton-Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.150
Summary:

Has been very busy; otherwise he would have acknowledged his cheque before. Is glad to hear better news from India. Bad organization for the arming of the British troops in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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