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Herschel12448

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.305
Summary:

Has arrived in London, ready for the wedding on following day [see GP's 1852-12-4].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12449

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
1854-5
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.306a
Summary:

Writes to ask GP to help publicize the need for candidates for professorships at the University of Melbourne.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14186

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 April [1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0412; Reel 1087
Summary:

Upset by Cambridge Bill now before Parliament. It contains changes contrary to report from [Cambridge University] Commission. W. H. Bateson will write to John Romilly, and GP writes to JH, both seeking letters to Lord Chancellor explaining this problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12450

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Peacock
Date:
[17 April 1855]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.306 & 23.155
Summary:

Comments on the action of the Council of the Senate of Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14195

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0421; Reel 1087
Summary:

JH's views coincide with GP's views about constitution of [Cambridge] University. Adam Sedgwick, GP, and John Romilly will compose joint letter to Lord Palmerston [H. J. Temple], pointing out that present parliamentary bill [to make new statutes for Cambridge] is totally opposed to recommendations [of Cambridge University Commission] and to liberal constitution granted to Oxford University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14187

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 April [1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0413; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will send copies tomorrow to JH and to Bishop of Chester [John Graham] of letter that GP, W. H. Bateson, and Adam Sedgwick wrote to Lord Palmerston [H. J. Temple], after consulting with John Romilly. Please sign and return it quickly, so it can be presented to [House of] Lords before Tuesday. Encloses copy of bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14196

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0422; Reel 1087
Summary:

Told John Romilly that JH cannot attend meeting to review amendments to Cambridge [University] bill. Large protest meeting by university residents yesterday. Believes Lord Chancellor [R. M. Rolfe] will abandon bill. GP's view of how amended bill should distribute authority at university.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14197

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0423; Reel 1087
Summary:

Appeals to Lord Chancellor [R. M. Rolfe] are producing great changes in [parliamentary bill for new statutes at Cambridge University]. But Heads of Houses are angry. William Whewell's responses are 'arbitrary and despotic.' Extreme agitation at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12451

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.307
Summary:

About the state of GP's health, and plans for a vacation

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12452

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.308
Summary:

Is too ill to visit JH as he had intended.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12453

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 May 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.309
Summary:

Thanks JH for a copy of his Essays Q.E.R., and adds some family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12454

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.310
Summary:

Family news and comments on some of JH's writings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14200

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0426; Reel 1093
Summary:

Confer with William Whewell on magnetic observations, then notify GP. Health is improving. Cambridge residents are angry over proposed changes but ignore similar changes at Oxford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14201

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1858]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0427; Reel 1093
Summary:

Forwarded JH's and Humphrey Lloyd's letters to G. B. Airy and William Whewell. Cannot attend B.A.A.S. meeting at Leeds. Does JH concur with Edward Sabine's latest suggestions?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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