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Herschel9115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 April 1841]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20747
Summary:

Is moving the date for christening JH's daughter [Amelia] and WW's goddaughter to 3 May to accommodate the godmother, Maria Edgeworth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2848

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[27 April 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.128 (C: RS:HS 22.85)
Summary:

Provides examples to justify governmental support of various magnetic and meteorological observations. States that 'Terrestrial magnetism ... of all sciences of observation holds out the greatest present prospect of decisive reduction under ... exact theory.' Mentions work by N. L. Lacaille and Thomas Maclear at the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 May 1841]
Source of text:
WT B.5
Summary:

Suggests a resolution of a small amount of money having to do with the exchange of some chairs; also asks about a dining room table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3478

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[George Biddell Airy?]
Date:
[11 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS MM.11.155
Summary:

Outlines advantages of placing magnetometers for Hammerfest Observatory at Edward Sabine's disposal, so that he can instruct those going to Toronto and the Cape in their use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel531

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1841-5-12 or earlier
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.315
Summary:

Comments on additional proposals for consideration by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-3-20 or later].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8835

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[14 May 1841]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/32
Summary:

Has been experimenting with paper prepared with light-sensitive vegetable juices. Sends two specimens of JH's results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.320
Summary:

Does not expect to come to the meeting [see GA's 1841-5-18], but sends comments on altered sections of the draft report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.9
Summary:

Is unable to come to London for the Standards Commission meeting and thus will also not be able to come to the dinner party. Encloses some recent photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3807

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
George Eastman House, 7.17 (C: RS:HS 22.87)
Summary:

Thanks RH for his 'extensive and instructive view on the present state of photography.' Found many interesting results in experimenting with vegetable substances. Surprised by RH's discovery that bi-chromate of potash is a photographic substance; JH nearly achieved this result.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6080

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[26 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.207 (C: RS:HS 25.8.37)
Summary:

Has received the maps from John Arrowsmith and sends a blank check for FB to fill in correct amount to pay the bill. Is unable to attend the Standard Commission meeting. Hopes FB can visit him in the summer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel533

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[26 May 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.323
Summary:

Believes no error should be legally tolerated [see GA's 1841-5-24] in selling goods; thus the seller always provides a trifle over the due quantity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6884

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[31 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.86
Summary:

Thanks AD for his theorems; comments on the value of such abstract speculations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20748 (C: RS:HS 22.90)
Summary:

Margaret Herschel and JH congratulate WW on his engagement to marry. JH sending WW an imperfect copy of JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8283

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[4 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.90
Summary:

Received WB's report on barometer observations. Admires perfect finish of work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6081

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.208 (C: RS:HS 25.8.38)
Summary:

Is sending him his chart of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6083

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.210 (C: RS:HS 25.8.39)
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the star map. Is pleased to hear that the FBs are coming to spend a few days at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12573

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hans Christian Oersted
Date:
[20 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.88
Summary:

Expresses his great appreciation for informing JH of the honor being conferred by making JH a Knight Commander of the ancient and venerable order of Danneborg.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11593

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[22 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.89
Summary:

Comments on a paper on the calotype by W. H. F. Talbot, adding some experiences of his own on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3673

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.16 (C: RS:HS 25.9.7)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the news of Francis Baily; requests an update on his condition. Criticizes 'reduced map' prepared by [James] Basire. Has drawn up a catalogue to go with his paper, as RS requested, arranged in regions. Praises William Whewell's choice of a bride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8633

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[28 June 1841]
Source of text:
Getty Center
Summary:

[Composite letter written by JH, Margaret Herschel, and their daughter Caroline.] JH sends thanks to JC for gifts for the children and also sends JC some specimens of photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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