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Herschel5631

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.121
Summary:

Omitted a detail concerning observations in his last letter. Further regarding the proposed observations in New Zealand.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5632

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.122
Summary:

Will be happy to abide by JH's judgement. Would like to know if the publication of the instructions in the manual would interfere with their separate publication. Will have to obtain financial assistance if his observations are to be continued.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5633

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 March 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.123
Summary:

Has received his parcel and will pay particular attention to the points raised. Regarding using and corrections for the barometer. Will send manuscript to the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5634

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.124
Summary:

Has forwarded the manuscript, with notes, to the Admiralty and JH should receive it in a few days. Leaves the arrangement to him. Did he receive his letter of 15 Jan. and a copy of his Southampton report?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13745

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0101.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Francis Ronalds stated that observations at Kew Observatory may be discontinued by B.A.A.S. for budget reasons. WB volunteers to supervise observations at no additional cost. Hopes JH has recovered from influenza.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13747

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1848]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0102; Reel 1087
Summary:

Following interview with Edward Sabine, WB compiled reasons for continuing Kew Observatory. Sends copy to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5635

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.125
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's support for his application for a post in the Cape Observatory. Outlines his practical experience in astronomy. Does not mind what post is offered him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5636

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1848]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.126
Summary:

Does not mind being considered for the alternative position at the Cape. Has seen Edward Sabine about the prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5637

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.127
Summary:

Has just heard from Edward Sabine that there is still a vacancy at the Madras Observatory. Would like JH's support if he applies to the East India Company.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5638

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.128
Summary:

Thanks for the letter and his interest in the matter. Has written to W. H. Sykes relative to his astronomical qualifications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5639

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.129
Summary:

Wishes to embody in his reports on atmospheric waves details of JH's work in this field. Would like his comments on his suggested wording. Can E. W. Brayley borrow Karl Kreil's book? Nothing from Madras yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5640

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 February 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.130
Summary:

Has received his letter of the 20th and is anxious to know if E. W. Brayley can borrow Karl Kreil's book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5641

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.131
Summary:

Has received the proof sheets of his contributions to the Admiralty Manual and would like to make a few alterations. Has heard no news of the Madras appointment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5642

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.132
Summary:

Has received the copies of the Admiralty Manual. Discussions of the electrical observations at Kew are almost finished and will be able to forward the manuscript if desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5643

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.133
Summary:

Has received from Edward Sabine the manuscript of his own report on the electrical observations. Is pleased that his labors have been useful.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5644

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.134
Summary:

Has altered the words in accordance with JH's suggestions. Encloses extract dealing with clouds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5645

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.135
Summary:

Charles Wheatstone has offered to apply for an R.S. grant for him to continue his atmospheric wave investigations. His Hurricane Guide will soon be issued by Murray.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5646

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.136
Summary:

Thanks for his letter, and will arrange with John Williams concerning L. A. J. Quetelet's books. Regarding recent barometrical readings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5647

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.137
Summary:

His engagement at Kew will soon terminate. Regarding the grant for Kew and the position he holds there. Can JH inform him of the zodiacal light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5648

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.138
Summary:

Regarding the luminous rings recently observed in the solar system.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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