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Herschel9869

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.203
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9870

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.204
Summary:

Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9871

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.205
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14790

From:
John Dalton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1187; Reel 1060
Summary:

Answers JH's queries on visual perception. Describes trials conducted by JD. Concludes that many people see as JD sees. Sends colored silks submitted by [Richard] Potter to test color vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John William Lubbock?]
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.349
Summary:

Will leave Slough, if necessary, to vote in Parliamentary election for JL as representative for Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.6
Summary:

Returns manuscript and corrected proofs of one of JH's papers on double stars, with the rest of the paper going to Francis Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1549

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37184.161
Summary:

Is arranging a meeting with CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5794

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.264-5 (C: RS:HS 21.98)
Summary:

Is pleased with Mr. Johnston's reply. Regarding a figure used by JH in his paper and its true significance. Is not certain yet whether to join the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5979

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.104 (draft: RS:HS 3.105; C: RS:HS 21.127)
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks on his own work on double stars. Regarding award of the medals of the R.A.S. Method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9411

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Ann Fallows
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.164 & 21.126
Summary:

Having now decided on going to the Cape would like a few queries answered regarding travel, housing, servants, dress, and medical facilities.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1474

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
APS 509.L56.14
Summary:

Writes to inform RM of the arrival of Mr. Simonoff, director of the astronomical and magnetic observatory of Kasan, and indicates Mr. Simonoff's likely interests.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9021

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

Herschel3298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.350
Summary:

Gives permission to do anything with JH's letter; asks to be excused to J. W. Lubbock for not having written back.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10789

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

Herschel6203

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.325
Summary:

Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1555

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Susan White
Date:
[6 January 1832]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 37951.31
Summary:

Writes to inform SW of the death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10801

From:
Mary Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 January [1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.155
Summary:

Considers his letter a particular favor [possibly giving the news of the death of JH's mother]. May be able to meet Lady Herschel in the Spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5324

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.271 & 21.99
Summary:

Recent loss [death of his mother] has put the controversies temporarily aside. Gives further news of various matters which affect him. Feels angry at David Brewster's manner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1039

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry
Date:
[9 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.3
Summary:

Comments on a letter from WH in which he discussed experiments WH had made on the infection of cowpox, typhoid, and scarlatina.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5325

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.272
Summary:

Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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