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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
17] May [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.1; Reel 9
Summary:

JH's Cape Results is ready for publication. Gratitude for support of late Hugh Percy. Regrets HP did not live to see completion of Cape Results. Trusts that AP will continue support. Asks for interview. Encloses correspondence between HP and JH to show how arrangement originated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.2; Reel 9
Summary:

Suggests JH visit tomorrow at noon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[4 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.3; Reel 9
Summary:

JH's servant died in accident yesterday. Encloses papers addressed to AP but intended for [Count Jarnac?]. Suggests how to obtain help from [H. J. Temple] Lord Palmerston without appearing to violate rules. [G. H. Gordon] Lord Aberdeen shows no interest. Purpose of JH's 'memorial' to Lord John Russell was to obtain pension for Thomas Maclear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
8?] June [1847
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.4; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses proof of Dedication to be inserted in presentation copies [of JH's Cape Results]. Book will be ready soon. Forwarding copies would result in great expense and half would be lost. Let recipients be notified and send for their copies. Sends three lists of individuals and institutions to be so favored. Expects unavoidable omissions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.5; Reel 9
Summary:

Received JH's lists of suggested recipients [of presentation copies of JH's Cape Results]. Wishes to discuss them with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.6; Reel 9
Summary:

James Hayday is recommended as best bookbinder [for Cape Results]. Explanation of how to bind copies for royal patrons. Encloses list of eleven royal recipients and Hayday's address. What shall AP do with JH's correspondence with late Hugh Percy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[13 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.8; Reel 9
Summary:

Will send 13 copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients to bookbinder James Hayday. Appropriate to bind all other presentation copies 'in Boards.' Please return letters from late Hugh Percy. Return incomplete copy of book to Smith, Elder & Co. JH suggests changes in epigraph and preface to express better HP's and AP's contribution to Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.9; Reel 9
Summary:

AP's name should not appear in dedication of JH's Cape Results. Consulted friend; awaiting reply. But will accept whatever JH wishes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[19 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.10; Reel 9
Summary:

Considers it proper that AP's name be associated with [Cape Results]. Explains importance of public support of science by prominent persons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 June 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.11; Reel 9
Summary:

Satisfied with JH's decision [to include AP's name in Cape Results].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[1 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.12; Reel 9
Summary:

Bookbinder James Hayday assured JH that two copies [of JH's Cape Results] for royal recipients would be ready Monday. Proposes presenting these to [Queen Victoria] and Prince Albert during Albert's installation at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.13; Reel 9
Summary:

Was unable to confer with Chancellor about JH's proposal [1847-7-1]. Suggests arrangements JH should make before presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen Victoria and Prince Albert.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[17 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.14.1; Reel 9
Summary:

[First draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors. Encloses system of graphs arranging recipients according to priority of delivery. Best way to package and address copies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[18 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.15; Reel 9
Summary:

[Second draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[19 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.16; Reel 9
Summary:

[Third draft] Just returned from presenting copies [of JH's Cape Results] to Queen and Prince Albert at Cambridge. Sends two copies to AP and 'Duchess Dowager.' Exploring ways to have copies delivered overseas by foreign ambassadors. Kings of Prussia and Denmark were omitted on JH's list. Wilhelm Struve will carry copies to Altona and St. Petersburg. May JH begin distributing copies to recipients in Great Britain?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.17; Reel 9
Summary:

Gratitude for receipt [of JH's Cape Results]. To assure delivery of copies to foreign sovereigns, JH must first write letter to minister of each legation asking for royal acceptance. Lists nine ambassadors with whom AP has already communicated.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.18; Reel 9
Summary:

Encloses answers from three foreign ambassadors. Hopes JH does not have trouble.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.19; Reel 9
Summary:

JH must come to London to supervise distribution [of JH's Cape Results] to foreign sovereigns. Received more replies from ambassadors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
Date:
[30 July 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/6.14; Reel 9
Summary:

Sends form letter to accompany AP's presentation of copies of JH's Cape Results to six foreign sovereigns, with six individualized paragraphs to be inserted as appropriate for each sovereign.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Algernon Percy (4th Duke of Northumberland)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1847]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.20; Reel 9
Summary:

Copy [of JH's Cape Results] sent to French king. Kings of Hanover and Holland have accepted. AP today paid £1000 to Drummonds [for JH's publishing costs].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project