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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

Herschel1756

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0630.2 (ACCS: RGO 6.675.363 & C: RGO 6.675.361)
Summary:

Expands on GA's proposed letter writing scheme in place of holding a magnetic congress [see GA's 1844-7-30].

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

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

Herschel14817

From:
Alexander Bridport Becher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 September 1844]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Thomas Maclear, in line with Francis Beaufort's instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6922

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.207
Summary:

Will send the information to Mary Somerville. Death of Francis Baily is most grievous. Hopes JH will write an obituary. Society has to elect a new president. Regarding his own algebraic papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1369

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.317
Summary:

Some comments and questions on mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14379

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.11; Reel 1093
Summary:

Sends copy of ES's memorandum to George Peacock describing progress in publication of magnetic and meteorological observations. Encloses copies of observations from Antarctic survey and Ceylon. Reasons for H.E.I.C.'s hesitation to expand survey by C. M. Elliott. Praises C. J. B. Riddell's book, which described portable magnetic apparatus that is now requested by observers worldwide. Recent changes in other instruments. Reimbursement for instruments provided to observatory in Newfoundland. Recent results of surveys on Continent, in Canada, and by Capt. Blackwood in Torres Straits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5620

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.109
Summary:

Has just examined the area between Dublin, Paris, and Heligoland for waves. Self registering barometers would be useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1642

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844 or later-9-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.128
Summary:

Left prints of Francis Baily for JH, and will send a pamphlet about a long standing controversy in which RS was involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1644

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1844]-9-12 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.130
Summary:

About trying to convert some surveys to a base using RS's standard yard.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1647

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1844-9-12 or earlier
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.133
Summary:

Having difficulty drawing the Great Nebula in Orion using both JH's and [Francesco] De Vico's observations; prints of Francis Baily are almost ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6245

From:
B. Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.6
Summary:

Doubtless JH has heard of the death of the writer's cousin Francis Baily. There is a legacy of £1,000 due from Baily's estate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14380

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.12; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded to George Peacock JH's letter of 11 Sept. Karl Kreil will send self-registering instruments that ES ordered for Kew observatory. Influence of vapor pressure on barometer readings. Introduction of hygrometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10172

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.59
Summary:

Has been unable to return the papers as he has been so busy. Proposes making working drawings as he suggests. Will take the papers to the Dover Railway to ensure their safety.

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
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