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Herschel9551

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.280
Summary:

Returned suddenly from the continent and found JH's letter to his brother awaiting him. Outlines his reason for applying for the vacant post at the University and would welcome a testimonial from JH. Brewster is his chief rival. Gives a few observations on his recent trip to the continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10659

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.32
Summary:

Sends items by F. W. Bessel and G. A. Plana. Will be dispatching boxes to various European towns next week and will be pleased to include any items from JH. His observations made recently show interesting results. Comments on these results and the influence of the bore.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7263

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.444
Summary:

Is gratified by the way in which JH has spoken of J. W. Lubbock's suitability as a Parliamentary candidate. Sends details of the resolutions passed at Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7265

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.446
Summary:

Hopes that JH will not be absent from the Poll as great harm will be done if he is. Has circulated his letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7266

From:
John Elliot Drinkwater-Bethune
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.447
Summary:

The altered state of events makes his last letter redundant. J. W. Lubbock has retired from the contest.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8263

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Bell
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.67
Summary:

Indebted to CB and friends for their encouragement, but JH declines Provost's invitation to be candidate for professorship at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4975

From:
D. François J. Arago
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.358
Summary:

Has asked L. F. Debure to send to JH the third volume of the Memoirs of the Foreign Correspondents of the Academy of Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4668

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.53
Summary:

Observations on the gravimeter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10340

From:
William Vernon Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 December [1832?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.223
Summary:

Has great hopes for the success of the [B.A.A.S.]. Would like JH's advice on the phenomenon of radiant matter to the laws of common matter, which he is preparing for a future meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1921

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1832]
Source of text:
DMC L.928A.2
Summary:

A circular letter to the electors of the University of Cambridge, asking for their support in the upcoming poll for representative to Parliament [see JH's 1832-11-30].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8584

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Rutter Dawes
Date:
[6 December 1832]
Source of text:
Columbia Univ. Library
Summary:

Sends some autographs requested by WD. Discusses observations of comets, especially Biela's, and of various stars, especially double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[7 December 1832]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 171 (C: RS:HS 21.124)
Summary:

Gives JF permission to use JH's letter to JF's brother in any way JF sees fit to obtain the Chair of Natural Philosophy (at Edinburgh), but still does not wish directly to promote JF's selection. Briefly discusses results of JF's experiments with the actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9834

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.168
Summary:

Regarding J. W. Lubbock's Committee and JH's letter. Will probably meet at the Cambridge election. Unable to vote for Lubbock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3650

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[9 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.348
Summary:

Hopes for conveyance to Cambridge in covered vehicle for meeting of J. W. Lubbock's committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10078

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.415
Summary:

Has just put his son, Robert, into an institution for 'persons of unsound mind.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9579

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John S. Forbes
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.320 (C: RS:HS 21.122)
Summary:

Feels it difficult to supply a formal testimonial but has great admiration for the work of his brother and his prospects.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8677

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Henderson
Date:
[11 December 1832]
Source of text:
National Maritime Museum (draft: RS:HS 9.285 & C: RS:HS 25.13.3)
Summary:

Proposes to come to the Cape in the ensuing season and would be pleased to bring anything TH may require. Enquires about conditions at the Cape and suitable sites for JH's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9552

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.281
Summary:

Is sorry to trouble him again but would like a letter from JH that he can print with his testimonials, as David Brewster has now printed JH's letter, also [William?] Ritchie. Awaits the results before setting out for Europe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5327

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[14 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.274
Summary:

Regarding CB's failure in political matters. Sees cause for congratulation. Would he tell him where he can see the manufacture of springs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5328

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.275
Summary:

Regarding the results of the Finsbury election. Has been invited to a public dinner and would like him to come, together with some of his scientific friends. Part of his machine is ready.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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