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Herschel9734

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.81
Summary:

Sending 3 copies of a paper for his personal use and the Astronomical Society. Is grateful for the interest JH takes in his own work. Outlines recent astronomical activities of himself and M. A. Pictet. Intends visiting England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8235

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Grahame
Date:
[4 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.41 (C: RS:HS B28.17)
Summary:

Despatched JG's 'goods' this week. JH vexed by tenant [Mr. Davenport], who will neither pay rent nor leave farm. Congratulates JG's sister on change in family. Sends £10 for expenses during journey [in Netherlands]. Did Richard Jones return Éphémèrides du citoyen? News of JH's traveling companion Mr. Gibson.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Davenport
Date:
[4 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.42
Summary:

Mary Herschel will not reduce rent. Pay up or leave. Referee shall decide whether D deserves compensation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8238

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Editor of Morning Post
Date:
[11 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.44 (C: RS:HS B28.24)
Summary:

Upset that editor printed William Herschel's will. Falsehood of accompanying editorial. Cancel JH's subscription.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8239

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[11 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.45
Summary:

Instructions for sale and transfer of stocks according to William Herschel's will, and for payment of legacy to Johann Dietrich Herschel. Meet in broker's office at noon tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5780

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.256
Summary:

Has been unable to answer his letters due to the King's visit. Refrained from writing on hearing of the death of W. Herschel. His paper on the absorption of light will appear in the next number of the Transactions of the Royal Society of Edinburgh. Comments on this. Grateful for any astronomical news. Advice welcomed on memoir of W. Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1961

From:
Anne Elise Knipping
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15 October [1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0323; Reel 1087
Summary:

Writes to JH (AK's uncle) for the first time, asking for news. Recalls JH's visit to Hanover. Comments on the respect in the world for JH. Appears to be intending to accompany her husband to England for a business trip.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5233

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[16 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.179 (C: RS:HS 19.46 & 20.152)
Summary:

Caroline and Dietrich Herschel leave for Rotterdam in two days. CB's 'offer of the heretifical Robes' and 'sacrilegious stain.' Thank [Woolrych Whitmore] for agricultural pamphlet sent to JH and [Richard] Jones. Sent CB's letter to Humphry Davy and others.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8240

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herapath
Date:
[17 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.47
Summary:

Heard of Herapath's new powerful geometry methods. No new views of differential calculus on Continent. Refers to those of William Spence annexed to JH's Mathematical Essays...(1819). Explains object of combinatory analysis, popular among Germans. Has not seen M. C. T. de Damoiseau's paper on lunar theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9044

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.162
Summary:

Discusses regions of the Alps and sends sketch of Monte Rosa. Informs JH of a brilliant student, G. B. Airy, who is constructing a calculating machine. Condolences on the death of William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9977

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.312
Summary:

Some news from Amsterdam, and some family news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5234

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[19 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.180 & 20.153
Summary:

Destroy or return the article given him on Thursday. Has found something better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8241

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Davenport
Date:
[20 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.48
Summary:

Will deduct money owed for meat from D's rent, up to William Herschel's death. Rent after 24 Aug. 1822 must be paid in cash to Lady Mary Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8242

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Styles
Date:
[21 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.49
Summary:

Lady Mary Herschel asks that S referee dispute with tenant farmer Mr. Davenport, if latter should leave before lease expires.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5235

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.181
Summary:

Regarding the copying of the painting by William Artaud. Send it by coach if possible. Meeting of the Astronomical Society Council and matters arising from it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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