Organizational matters relating to sending two vessels on an Antarctic expedition.
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The Sir John Herschel Collection
The preparation of the print Calendar of the Correspondence of Sir John Herschel (Michael J. Crowe ed., David R. Dyck and James J. Kevin assoc. eds, Cambridge, England: Cambridge Univ. Press, 1998, viii + 828 pp) which was funded by the National Science Foundation, took ten years. It was accomplished by a team of seventeen professors, visiting scholars, graduate students, advanced undergraduates, and staff working at the University of Notre Dame.
The first online version of Calendar was created in 2009 by Dr Marvin Bolt and Steven Lucy, working at the Webster Institute of the Adler Planetarium, and it is that data that has now been reformatted for incorporation into Ɛpsilon.
Further information about Herschel, his correspondence, and the editorial method is available online here: http://historydb.adlerplanetarium.org/herschel/?p=intro
No texts of Herschel’s letters are currently available through Ɛpsilon.
Organizational matters relating to sending two vessels on an Antarctic expedition.
Has called special meeting of Physical Committee to discuss SC's response to R.S.L.'s proposal to establish permanent observatory. Expresses JH's opinion and recommends temporary observatory instead. Keep this issue separate from funding for publication of present observations.
Encloses letter from Edward Sabine suggesting establishment of magnetic and meteorological observatory in colony of Ceylon.
Comments on SC's suggestions regarding the proposed changes in the projected new charter for the R.S.L.
Suggesting points to be considered for the proposed new charter for the R.S.L. Remarks on the recent meeting of the Trustees of the British Museum.
Concerned about delay in government decision about magnetic observatories.
Has received JH's letter and written to Robert Peel to urge him to come to an early decision. Was not aware an answer had not been given. Will let him know immediately when a reply has been received from Sir Robert.
Has received a letter from Henry Goulburn regarding his own letter to Robert Peel. Delay has been due to contracts with foreign governments. Has referred Goulburn to Edward Sabine for details.
Hopes extracts from Mary Somerville's letters on her experiments with 'Coloration of Light,' specifically, 'action of rays on vegetable juices,' can be read to R.S.L.
Mary Somerville's paper has been given to P. M. Roget and it will be read at an early meeting. Interesting communications from Michael Faraday. Museum has received the head of a mastodon from India. East India Co. has sent to India in conformity with the Cambridge recommendation.
Will place J. F. Encke's request before the Council, but sees no difficulty in copying the letters at Somerset House. Is waiting for the return of George Peacock (Dean of Ely) before summoning council.
Regrets his lateness in writing his request, but would JH write an obituary notice of F. W. Bessel? Does not expect it to be ready before the Anniversary meeting.
Informing SC that U. J. J. Leverrier has asked JH to accept the Copley Medal on his behalf.
JH's opinions regarding agreement between R.S.L. and Hudson Bay Company for survey of northern Canada. Transportation expenses should be paid by Company, officer's salary by Ordnance department, but R.S.L. may choose to bear costs in order to avoid dishonoring science. Reviews magnetic data obtained by survey.
Thanks for [Cape Results].
As Hugh Percy (3rd Duke of Northumberland) has died, it would be very fitting if JH would contribute an obituary notice for the R.S.L.
Is obliged for JH's letter and enclosure. Pleased that he will be at the Anniversary meeting to receive the medal [Copley Medal] recently awarded to him.
Hopes JH will be able to come to town to attend the next Council meeting. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will be the next president.
Regrets unable to dine with SC; explains why he declines to be a candidate for the presidency of R.S.L.
Is sorry to hear that he will be unable to be present next Saturday. Is desired by Council to express their regret that he will not become president of the R.S.L. Hopes William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse) will accept the presidency.