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Herschel5638

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.128
Summary:

Thanks for the letter and his interest in the matter. Has written to W. H. Sykes relative to his astronomical qualifications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12371

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.228
Summary:

Has never seen the great nebula of Andromeda satisfactorily resolved; comments on this and gives some of his observations. Will be going to Brighton and then take his family to London for Easter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7600

From:
[Adolph Theodor Kupffer?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1849]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.117; Reel 9
Summary:

Thanks to JH for the copy of JH's Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6989

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.248
Summary:

Would he trouble himself about the address only; all the rest will be arranged for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5904

From:
Edward Hodges Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.27
Summary:

Will be pleased to supply the casts [of the bust of Francis Baily; see M. Grantham's [1849]-1-15]; charge is five guineas each.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11783

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.143
Summary:

Sends details of the progress of erecting the equatorial. William Mann is engaged on the Simon's Bay tide observations. The Madras Observatory post was offered to Mann but he declined it for health reasons. Comments on the affairs of [George Smalley], who is in financial difficulties. Not much news from the Cape. Comments on some of the educational news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11297

From:
Urbain J. J. Leverrier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.201
Summary:

Regarding the work of Yvon Villarceau on double stars. Would like a reference from Sir William Herschel's paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5639

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.129
Summary:

Wishes to embody in his reports on atmospheric waves details of JH's work in this field. Would like his comments on his suggested wording. Can E. W. Brayley borrow Karl Kreil's book? Nothing from Madras yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12172

From:
John Edwin Mayall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.30
Summary:

Sends the proof of the lithograph from the Daguerreotype for JH's comments and additions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12372

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.229
Summary:

Examined the nebula of Andromeda the night before last with his three-foot instrument. Comments on his observations and the sketch made by [W. C.?] Bond. Would require several good nights to make a sketch of value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5640

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.130
Summary:

Has received his letter of the 20th and is anxious to know if E. W. Brayley can borrow Karl Kreil's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11407

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.318
Summary:

Encloses some sketches to show some remarkable changes in solar spots. Would he place the observations before the R.A.S. when finished with them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8855

From:
William Cranch Bond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1849]
Source of text:
Univ. of London Library
Summary:

Expresses appreciation for being elected an associate of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6991

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.250
Summary:

Finds that some of the pages from the paper JH recently sent him are missing. Please send if he still has them. H. P. Brougham (Baron Brougham and Vaux) does not mean to attack the undulating theory. Regarding solar spots and the surface of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1611

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.96
Summary:

Shall send a catalogue of double stars observed by [W. S.] Jacob. Gives some information about several measurements to establish standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11408

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.319
Summary:

Has just received JH's letter giving details of an interesting auroral phenomenon. Has been experimenting with wire insulates. Henry Lawson has observed streams of red light resembling aurora.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4826

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.215 (C: RGO 6.160.77)
Summary:

Regarding the 'chilled' casting of a telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14085

From:
John Johnstone
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1849]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0304; Reel 1087
Summary:

Sends sample of photographic lenses ground by JJ. Asks JH for formula of curvature to admit more light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6517

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.276
Summary:

It is now time that they speak to John Russell (1st Earl Russell) concerning [Francis?] Ronald[s]. Would next Friday suit him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6993

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.251
Summary:

Regarding the early history of the calendar. Comments on the various versions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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