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From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.276
Summary:

Has received 50 copies of the enclosed work [?]. Stresses its value.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.277
Summary:

Regarding the observations of JH and Giuseppe Piazzi on 'Comae.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.278
Summary:

Will be happy to accommodate him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.279
Summary:

Meeting with J. C. Spencer (Viscount Althorp) next Wednesday at Downing St.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.284 (C: RS:HS 25.8.64)
Summary:

Query regarding positions of stars in the various star catalogues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
1819
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.33 (C: RS:HS 20.62)
Summary:

Acknowledges in JH's father's name FB's notice of the upcoming annular eclipse of 1820. Stresses the importance of observing it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.34
Summary:

Regarding the printing and distribution of JH's Address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.35
Summary:

Is sending copies of the Address and circular, and two copies of his own pamphlets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.36
Summary:

Has sent the Address to the printers for the corrections to be made. Committee meeting on Tuesday next. Hopes JH can come.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 March 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.37
Summary:

Is sending the books. News of the Committee meeting. Relations of the Astronomical Society with Sir Joseph Banks and the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1820-6]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:

Requests FB's paper on the eclipse and the reports on observations of the eclipse that JH has received. Discusses criteria to be used in deciding what to print in the Astronomical Society's journal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.38
Summary:

Is making arrangements for the Committee meeting. Will bring some copies of the Eclipse for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.39
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the report and sanction of council. Details several points on which he requires guidance. New observatories in India. Can JH dine with him on Thursday?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 March 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.40
Summary:

Can he give him the address of Capt. W. E. Parry? Should he send a report to Humphry Davy?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.41
Summary:

Is sorry JH could not manage the Council meeting last Monday. Suggests a date for the next meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.42 & 20.118
Summary:

If FB will send him his paper on the eclipse, he will write his report. Regarding the publication of information received from various members. Duties of the Foreign Secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.43
Summary:

Is forwarding his paper on the eclipse. Publication of information received from members. Regarding the refereeing of Gerard Moll's paper on the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 November 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.44
Summary:

Would like to borrow one of H. C. Schumacher's books from JH. Should they print Giuseppe Piazzi's communication on the eclipse?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 January 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.45
Summary:

Has only had 100 copies of his own tables printed. Difficulties as to whom he should send them. Regarding the observations of the old astronomers. Any news regarding the printing of Giuseppe Piazzi's paper?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.46
Summary:

Regarding a suitable date for the next meeting of Council. Construction of tables. Regulations regarding auditors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project