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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[31 December 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.137 & 20.227
Summary:

Sending by the bearer mirror No. 3 of which he spoke. Will exchange it for Troughton's if TH can make use of JH's. Do not attempt to clean Edward Troughton's mirror with acid. Hopes he does not feel obliged to carry out any particular series of observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[11 October 1827]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1) (draft: RS:HS 10.138 & C: 20.264)
Summary:

Has been able to destroy a large portion of the color of brown sugar by the use of chlorine. If these hints are of use to TH's friend, TH may convey them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.139
Summary:

Did not pass near JH's place when he came home; otherwise he would have returned JH's mirror. Returns next Monday and will be pleased to call if JH can offer him a bed. The storm did no great damage here, but at Chislehurst it turned a house inside out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[2 August 1828]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Gives references to good sources on astronomical projections. Discusses this subject and also logarithmic tables.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1829?]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Wants to know when he can visit JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1829]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.140
Summary:

Felicitations on JH's marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.141
Summary:

Dawson and TH think it would be a good idea to republish William Herschel's papers together with a biographical memoir. Has JH thought of doing this; if not would he allow Dawson to do it? Has not heard if the foreigners engaged on the Berlin maps have relinquished their portions. The Munich instrument is a most vicious instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[6 October 1830]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1) (ACCS: RS:HS 25.1.7)
Summary:

[Responding to TH's 1830-9-10], JH notes that John Murray declined to publish an edition of William Herschel's papers. Believes if republished his father's writings should be corrected and annotated, which JH could not at present undertake.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[2 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.11
Summary:

Responds to TH's complaint that the government and the R.A.S. are not liberal enough with grants for science. JH rejects both complaints and explains why.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[7 August 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.13
Summary:

TH has been hurt by the tone of JH's letter [see JH's 1831-8-2] and felt he was writing to JH in confidence. JH assures TH that he has spoken to no one about any private details in TH's letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Because TH's letter has not reached JH, JH cannot reply. Is taking up residence in Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.144
Summary:

Came with the intention of paying JH money, but finds he is out; what shall he do? Can he also advise him about the map for the R.A.S.?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.142
Summary:

Queries regarding a corroded clock face, and description of harvest bugs. Has an intermittent river in their district. Has now set up the Munich telescope and would be pleased to show it to JH. Does he want Amici's mirrors?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.143
Summary:

The black broth that the Spartans liked must have been mushroom ketchup. Suggests way of obtaining a portable dome. Sends drawing and description of the harvest bug. Is pleased to hear of his projected Cape expedition. Is carrying out observations of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[15 May 1833]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Will check to see whether JH has a spare telescopic mirror JH can give TH. Comments on observing Gamma Virginis and other double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1847-11]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/5.73; Reel 9
Summary:

Grateful for receipt of JH's Cape Results. Describes TH's observations of thread-like 'bridges' among solar spots and questions their cause. Describes 'velocipede' constructed by local mechanic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project