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Herschel9320

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7] June [1850
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.74
Summary:

Would like JH's opinion on the layout of his page.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12494

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.360
Summary:

Invites JH to come to see the flowering plants in Syon gardens.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13748

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12496

From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.362
Summary:

Note accompanying return of letters [see JH's 1850-6-9 or later].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4250

From:
Charles Pastorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.144
Summary:

Thanks JH for remarks on his father's astronomical contributions. Graciously receives JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13749

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3322

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.154
Summary:

Asks JH's opinion on candidates for Copley Medal to be presented in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3341

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.130
Summary:

Encloses letters pertaining to committee decision, proposed by G. B. Airy and regarding which JH wrote a letter, to grant aid to Armagh Observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6779

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.96
Summary:

Regarding a certain Mr. Ray who applied for the position at Ormskirk. Is thinking about the removal of his observatory. His illness has upset his plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9851

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.185
Summary:

Sending details of a case of mesmerism known to him. Met one of his sons the other day. Pleased to hear JH is to become a Crown Commissioner. Wishes Mr. Naish was accessible to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12568

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.438
Summary:

Asks for some of JH's memoirs to complete GP's collection. Has observed the comet recently discovered. Comments on one of GP's recent memoirs, and asks if JH has a copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4195

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.299
Summary:

Sends JH copy of his address to Royal Geographical Society. Inquires about a means to make astronomical instruments steadier with poles devised by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5575

From:
Friedrich Eduard Beneke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.65
Summary:

Letter to accompany the second part of FB's popular psychology, together with more of FB's constant urging of the need for psychology in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13776

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0127; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received Dr. [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell. Believes six-foot reflector could have been obtained as easily as a three-foot reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1685

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.171
Summary:

Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11789

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1850-7-20 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149
Summary:

Encloses copy of the letter he has written [1850-7-20] to the Secretary of the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11790

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-7-20 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149bis
Summary:

TM's attention has been drawn to the question raised by Joseph Hume in the House of Commons regarding the use of the Cape Observatory. Will forward a copy of the weekly register and later a copy of the general report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3202

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.132
Summary:

Asks JH to send copy of [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell on the southern telescope. Robinson's statement 'is wanted' for upcoming council meeting and has not yet arrived.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9852

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.186
Summary:

Sends a copy of the Globe newspaper with the critique on Karl Reichenbach. Sorry to hear JH will be travelling southwards. The West country is very attractive. Is pleased to hear JH is a Commissioner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14835

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.70
Summary:

Astronomical queries, with particular reference to the Coal Sack. [Probably to JH, but unclear from letter.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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