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From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.49
Summary:

Has been from home. Hopes to restore his instruments when he moves to a new house. Would welcome an exchange of information between the members of the R.A.S. Is much obliged for his hints and comments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.50
Summary:

Regrets belated reply to JH's pamphlet on double stars. Comments on the readings and compares them with some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 November 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.51
Summary:

His astronomical work has been delayed by ill health and he is behind with Wilhelm Struve's list of stars. Gives some errors he has noticed. A friend of his, Dr. Thomas Raffles, would like autographs of any famous men; can JH oblige?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.52
Summary:

Is grateful for the autographs and Dr. Thomas Raffles sends him thanks. Regarding various star readings. Has a problem connected with the satellites of Saturn. Hears that JH is contemplating a visit to the Cape to make observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.53
Summary:

Business matters calls him to London and would be happy to make his acquaintance. Will visit Slough if necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.54
Summary:

Has just arrived in London and will proceed to Slough tomorrow in the company of William Lassell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.55
Summary:

Hopes JH is still in England as the barometer indicates a gale. Gives some of his recent star observations. Was disappointed with the state of James South's instruments at Kensington. Met W. S. Stratford and Thomas Henderson there. William Lassell is an ingenious man.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.56
Summary:

Has been unable to do any observations owing to ill-health and lack of an observatory owing to change of residence. Sends his paper on double stars. Pleased to hear everything progresses at the Cape. Will be happy to hear from him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.57
Summary:

Ill health has prevented him from working in astronomy. Talk of a Liverpool Observatory. Details of the large display of meteors seen on 12 November. Faults in his instruments. Queries regarding Saturn. Hopes to see him at the B.A.A.S. meeting in Liverpool next year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.58
Summary:

Has been unable to carry out many observations so has not written. Hears Kew Observatory is vacant with the death of S. P. Rigaud, and would like JH's support for his application for this appointment. Has been approached about taking charge of the projected Manchester Observatory. Has written to G. B. Airy for support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.59
Summary:

JH's letter has gone a long way to destroying his hopes for success at Kew. A great pity that the Observatory could not be put to good use. Must soon obtain employment more congenial to his tastes and this would seem an ideal position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.60
Summary:

Has received from William Lassell some of the new observations he carried out with his new 9" speculum. Comments on these and various clusters of stars changing their position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.61
Summary:

Sends all his observations of Alpha Virginis. Has not done much to this recently. Regarding JH's observations of the fifth and sixth stars in Trapizio. Has informed James Challis of William Lassell's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.62
Summary:

Enclosing his observations of Alpha Virginis for the past year. Has been attempting some improvements in the double refracting crystal micrometer. Comments on this and his findings. Would like JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0157; Reel 1087
Summary:

WD's 1843 measurements for Gamma Virginis. Used crystal micrometer for all observations, to compare with parallel wire micrometer used in past.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.63
Summary:

Intends moving into the country after midsummer and would like JH's advice on a suitable spot for an observatory. Regrets that the atmosphere of London is not suitable for astronomical work now.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.64
Summary:

Is extremely obliged for his prompt reply to his query regarding a suitable site for his observatory. Outlines the kind of residence he would like.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.65
Summary:

Has had to terminate his appointment at George Bishop's Observatory and is determined to leave London and settle in the country. Has heard of a residence near Hawkhurst and would like to visit JH this coming Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.66
Summary:

Has taken Camden Lodge and is making preparations for moving there. Has adapted his Amician micrometer to an excellent telescope. Comments on its faults and virtues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.67
Summary:

Has traced the comet notified in J. F. Encke's circular. Gives his readings for its position. Has compared the stars near it. Hopes JH's family are all well.

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John Herschel Project