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Herschel7970

From:
John Clarke-Whitfeld
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.237
Summary:

Arrived in Hereford two days before Dean's death. Lost valuable confidant. Sprained wrist and fingers before leaving Cambridge, but must play for Dean's service.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7912

From:
Sir William Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.116
Summary:

Recovering from shoulder injury. After leaving Slough, called on Joseph Banks, who died recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5192

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.140
Summary:

Has been doing lots of chemical experiments. Gives one of his experiments with prisms. Regarding star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5193

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.141
Summary:

Would JH send him the chemical formula for converting rags to sugar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7475

From:
Marquis Pucci
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1820]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 10/4.21 verso; Reel 9
Summary:

Unable to accept JH's invitation. Will call after returning from Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12343

From:
Barnaba Oriani
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
12] August [1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.200
Summary:

Thanks for Regulations of the Astronomical Society. Is honored on being elected a member. Gives details of Theory of the Moon by G. A. Plana; also sends one of his own works, Elementi di trigonometria sferoidica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[12 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.142 (C: RS:HS 20.99)
Summary:

It looks as though their projected Cornish excursion will have to be postponed for a time. Gives the formula for the conversion of rags into sugar. A Finnish astronomer wishes to be elected a member of the Astronomical Society. Observations on the theory of parallax.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9828

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James A. Gordon
Date:
[12?] August 1820
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.162 & 20.100
Summary:

Intended to write earlier but has been delayed by various causes. Their old friend the Dean of Hereford has just died. Comments on political situation in Sicily. New philosophical society started in Cambridge. Plans also for an observatory there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9829

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1820]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.163
Summary:

Has read of Mr. Annesley's death. Will be staying at Stocks until November and would welcome a visit from JH. His parents are quite well and hopes JH's are as well. Is grateful for his comments on Sicily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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