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Herschel8308

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[1 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.114
Summary:

WB's wave models show that barometer observations will reveal atmospheric dynamics like astronomical observations revealed planetary orbits. Encourages WB to seek simple method of temperature corrections applicable to all barometers. Offers possible mechanism. Send results to B.A.A.S quickly. Will send WB's letter to [Magnetical and Meteorological] Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6933

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1844-[9 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.217
Summary:

JH agrees to write a biographical sketch of Francis Baily, and hopes he can count on others for information.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
1844-[9 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.218
Summary:

Continues to work on biographical sketch of Francis Baily [see JH's 1844]; is working through a lot of material to do it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8369

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
2?] September [1844
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.168
Summary:

Omitted important detail yesterday in JH's description of self-compensating barometer. Columns must be variable, not constant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE280

From:
John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
6 Sep 1844
Source of text:
HS 22.204, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel6921

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[6 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.204
Summary:

Has sent some of AD's algebra papers to Mary Somerville; comments on death of Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8309

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.115
Summary:

Sent WB's paper and models to [B.A.A.S. meeting in] York, to be included in report of [Magnetical and] Meteorological Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6246

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
B. Baily
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.7 & 22.205
Summary:

Is deeply affected by the news of the death of Francis Baily, and also at the news that he is to receive £1,000 under the terms of the will. Hopes to put it to a use of which Baily would have approved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5362

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.309
Summary:

Regarding the health of his aunt and other family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13411

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[B.A.A.S.]
Date:
[27 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0644; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encourages [B.A.A.S.] to accept offer in enclosed letter by W. S. Stratford, volunteering to assume duties of late Francis Baily in publishing star catalogs of N. L. Lacaille and J. J. L. Lalande.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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