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Herschel9309

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 September [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.63
Summary:

Francis Jeffrey (Lord Jeffrey) is slowly recovering. He has stated several times that JH is the man to review the 2nd volume of Kosmos. Sends prospectus of the Physical Atlas. Returns to Haileybury on the 18th. Richard Jones is in Argyle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11173

From:
Anne Elise Knipping
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 September [1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.63 & 11.63 bis
Summary:

Concerned about the sending and receiving of some of Caroline Herschel's bequests to JH. AK also talks about arrangements for some other people following Caroline Herschel's death.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11781

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.141
Summary:

Pleased to receive JH's letter of 12 June. Has to visit Agulhas to view the erection of the lighthouse. Gives details of the history of this new lighthouse. Pity François Arago does not continue his experiments with gas. Governor is in the North of the Country visiting the emigrant Boers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9168

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.212
Summary:

Discusses WW's essay on tides for JH's Admiralty Manual, aspects of JH's Outlines Astr., and planetary astronomy in general.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6774

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.91
Summary:

Returning JH's proof sheet with errors noted in pencil. Gives some of his recent observations on the satellites of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10464

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.342
Summary:

Sending notices of several variable stars he has observed recently. Observed Encke's comet twice. Newly discovered variable stars will be discussed in his forthcoming notes to the Ecliptic charts. Sends a small pamphlet on the expected comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2355

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.227
Summary:

[Charles?] Brooke received £500 for his photographic apparatus. Thinks [Francis] Ronalds should receive similar compensation for his device. Discusses apparatus and award.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10199

From:
Johann Galle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.85
Summary:

Thanks for the diploma of the R.A.S. and for JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12177

From:
W. Leslie Melville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.35
Summary:

Delayed replying to JH's letter until he had more leisure. Will be pleased to nominate JH's son for a cadetship at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5531

From:
Frederick W. Beechey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.21
Summary:

Francis Beaufort thinks that FB's essay in the Admiralty Manual should include a few lines on the height of the waves of the ocean. FB has asked Beaufort to write these lines.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8396

From:
Augusta Ada King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.281
Summary:

Lord Lovelace [William King] is collecting all works on moon's influence on weather. Asks for JH's suggestions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4814

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.204 (C: RGO 6.230.453)
Summary:

Asks JH for his opinion of F. W. A. Argelander's letter concerning the publication of his work by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10830

From:
John Herapath
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.182
Summary:

Sends JH a mathematical theorem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11296

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.200
Summary:

Can expect a visit from Jacques Babinet. Regarding the planet Neptune and its discovery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel236

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.245.120
Summary:

Wants more information about a Venus parallax expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11042

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.382
Summary:

Louisa and Johnny [Herschel] are well. Called at India House to see Mr. Hooper. Gives requirements of the various examinations and thinks Willy [Herschel] would do well to stay with [Charles] Pritchard, while Johnny can remain and study at home.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9274

From:
Maria Edgeworth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.30
Summary:

Was pleased to receive his note and to hear that he is in good health and spirits. Urges him to come to Ireland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5490

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.391
Summary:

Is sending on the proofs as he does not know the printer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel124

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.579
Summary:

Explains how the money from the Admiralty came to be awarded as it was [see JH's 1848-9-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel238

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1848]
Source of text:
RGO 6.245.122
Summary:

Comments about the proposed Venus parallax expedition and their method of measurement [see JH's 1848-9-24].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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