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Herschel5210

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[4 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.158 & 20.116
Summary:

Please forward the address of H. Meikle, the computer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14634

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 May 1821]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0620.2; Reel 1086
Summary:

William Herschel met with Mr. Gwatkin to discuss JH's proposal of marriage to Miss Gwatkin. MPH sees no impediment. WH wants JH to return soon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5211

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.159
Summary:

Will call on JH tomorrow. Has had a letter from Benjamin Gompertz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1947

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Pigott
Date:
[8 May 1821]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.26
Summary:

Sends EP a copy of the first annual report of [Astronomical Society?] and invites EP to join the 'circle'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8686

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
Date:
[9 May 1821]
Source of text:
NSUB Cod.Ms.Gauss 99 (C: RS:HS 20.117)
Summary:

Sends first annual report of the Astronomical Society and will be sending one of JH's papers ['On the Aberrations of Compound Lenses and Object-glasses,' RSPT (1821), 222-67], which JH summarizes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4106

From:
Edward Pigott
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.162
Summary:

Declines JH's 'polite and kind offer' due to declining health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5676

From:
Johann Elert Bode
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.164
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Will do all in his power to further the cause of the Astronomical Society. Missing parts of Nautical Almanac and R.S.P.T. Would JH look into matter. Unable to send complete set of his Astronomical Yearbook, but can supply some for a suitable sum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12418

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.275
Summary:

Cambridge news, GP's own activities, and comments on the progress of the observatory plans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11326

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.232
Summary:

Welcomes astronomical correspondence. Is grateful for having his name proposed as a member of the Astronomical Society. Comments on the work of the Observatory. Would like the memoir of Edward Troughton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8664

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Rennie
Date:
[16 May 1821]
Source of text:
NatLibScot MS.19830, f.210
Summary:

Wishes JR to secure for the syndics of Cambridge University Observatory a copy of JR's plan for a Cape Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
Date:
[17 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.10h
Summary:

Sends packet by Mr. Sellique containing report of Astronomical Society council and James South's corrections for June to Dec. 1821.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10279

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.162
Summary:

Sending some observations on a comet which appeared last month. Has had the pendulum up for some weeks but has been unable to carry out many observations owing to official duties. Has been working a good deal on occultations. Wishes some had been published as they are of great practical use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5212

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.160
Summary:

Regarding JH's misunderstanding with George Dollond in the latter's quarrel with James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5213

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.161
Summary:

Unable to leave his wife. Has read about JH's purchases at Christie's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5919

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[29 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.42 & 20.118
Summary:

If FB will send him his paper on the eclipse, he will write his report. Regarding the publication of information received from various members. Duties of the Foreign Secretary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7802

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Carl Friedrich Gauss
Date:
[31 May 1821]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.10i & 19.6
Summary:

Sends first report of Astronomical Society council and James South's corrections for June to Dec. 1821.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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