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Herschel6024

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.149
Summary:

Regrets that he cannot change the mind of the council of the R.A.S. over its nomination of JH as president.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6025

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.150
Summary:

Unable to see him as he has another meeting to attend. Regarding the loan of the R.A.S.'s theodolite to Thomas Maclear. Two foreign members have been proposed for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6027

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.152
Summary:

Will compare the standards later. Has sent the theodolite to the Admiralty and received a letter of thanks. Thomas Maclear's paper on N. L. Lacaille's star positions will be read at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6029

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.154
Summary:

Regarding the four foot scale standard of Thomas Maclear. Will be pleased to see him on Thursday. R.A.S. has had a letter from the Treasury regarding a grant for Glasgow Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6031

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.156
Summary:

Is sending a packet and several letters. Events at the last council meeting. Will read Ernesto Capocci's letter at the next meeting of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6032

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.157
Summary:

Is sending some drawings of the comet, which had been mislaid. Thomas Maclear's paper is being referred to JH for his corrections. Will discuss which drawings are to be included.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13656

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0039.1; Reel 1062
Summary:

Returns reports on Cape Observatory and reform of star nomenclature. FB was not included in committee to report reduction of stars in N. L. Lacaille's Coelum australe stelliferum, but sends FB's own report on it, which JH may send in.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6036

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.161
Summary:

Thomas Brisbane's application to the government for increase of power at the Parramatta Observatory. Can JH dine with him?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6038

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.163
Summary:

Has written to G. B. Airy about the Cavendish experiment and encloses his diagram and letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6039

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.164
Summary:

Encloses a letter to the Admiralty for JH's signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6041

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 November 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.167
Summary:

Invitation to spend the night with him after the R.S.L. dinner on the Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6043

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.169
Summary:

Is sorry JH was unable to be with them at the Anniversary meeting. Has had a further letter from the Admiralty regarding a pendulum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6044

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 December 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.170
Summary:

Has had no further tidings of the pendulum so has drafted the enclosed letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6045

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.171
Summary:

Invitation to spend the night with him when he comes to town for the council meetings of the Royal and Astronomical Societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6047

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.173
Summary:

Will be expecting him on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6048

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.174
Summary:

Has had a letter from H. C. Schumacher announcing his discovery of a new comet in Draco. There is to be a R.S.L. Council on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6049

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.175
Summary:

JH did not miss anything by being absent from the council meetings of the R.S.L. and R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6051

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.176
Summary:

They should not refuse H. C. Schumacher's request. Regarding a diploma for the King of Denmark.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6052

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.177
Summary:

Is the R.A.S. to send an address to the Queen? The diploma is ready for the King of Denmark.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6053

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.178
Summary:

Regarding an address to the Queen. Hopes to see him on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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