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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

Herschel5649

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.139
Summary:

Has received an interesting communication from the Rev. J. B. Reade of Stone, near Aylesbury, on the zodiacal light. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5650

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.140
Summary:

Is sending for his perusal his own observations on the zodiacal light for the first quarter of the year. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5651

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 April 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.141
Summary:

Outlining the influence of the recent aurora on the zodiacal light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13748

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0103; Reel 1087
Summary:

Stunned to learn that WB's letter to Edward Sabine was interpreted by B.A.A.S. committee as WB's resignation from Kew Observatory. Encloses copy of resolution terminating WB. Plans to fight it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12679

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[16 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0100; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sorry about misunderstanding between WB and Edward Sabine at Kew Committee. Suggests WB write statement to clear things up.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13749

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0104; Reel 1087
Summary:

Failed to obtain interview with Edward Sabine. B.A.A.S. committee considers WB finished [see WB's 1850-6-14], yet claims rights to WB's report on luminous meteors, which WB submitted after involuntary termination. WB wants report returned to him. Plans no more work in science. Thanks JH for ten years of assistance and kindness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5652

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.142
Summary:

Would like confirmation of his London address before returning the books. Has borrowed from the Society the barometric observations made at Cracow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5653

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.143
Summary:

Warren de La Rue has suggested that WB apply for a government grant to further his researches on the lunar surface. Would be grateful for his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5654

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[10 February 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.9
Summary:

Is satisfied with WB's work on meteorology. Comments on WB's intention to diagram the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5655

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.144
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S. Hopes he will attend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5656

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.145
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4304

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1866]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (63)
Summary:

Announces meeting of B.A.A.S. Lunar Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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