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Herschel780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1832]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.520
Summary:

All is well in the household; JH is to chair the cholera committee for the parish, which includes inoculation for all committee members and an oath to treat the sick if nurses cannot be found; JH is receiving political pamphlets [which he ridicules], after Lord John Russell cited JH as an authority in parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Briarly
Date:
[29 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.5
Summary:

Has received a pamphlet from B about the apportionment of boroughs in a manner to eliminate the 'rotten' boroughs; JH critiques the pamphlet, especially its attempt at mathematical logic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12590

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. McIntyre
Date:
[29 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.4
Summary:

Arguing a statistical principle related to assessed values of several different boroughs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7273

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Drummond
Date:
[29 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.103
Summary:

Comments on comparison of boroughs based on assessed value and on taxation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8260

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[29 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.64
Summary:

Compares 'Products' principle with 'Sums' principle for numerical analysis of taxation in several boroughs. JH's opinion favoring Sums was quoted 'in the Assembly.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9482

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[29 February 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Responds to an unidentified mathematician who had written a critique of ideas put forward by Thomas Drummond, regarding whether to estimate the importance of various boroughs primarily in terms of population or in terms of the wealth of the population.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2095

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.344
Summary:

Thanks JH for paper on micrometrical measurement of double stars. Has already promised to vote for someone else for Boden Professorship [see JH's 1832-2-25].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4466

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Joseph Trumper
Date:
[2 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.104
Summary:

Thanks JT for loan of [John] Bullar's lectures. Stresses the value of good literature, especially by John Milton and Miguel de Cervantes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2128

From:
Thomas Romney Robinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.374
Summary:

Introduces Edward Cooper, who has second largest telescope in the world [after JH]. Asks JH to assist Cooper. Discusses various astronomical issues and instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5326

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.273
Summary:

Regarding the situation on the Cape of Good Hope. Is sending a paper of Dr. [William?] Henry. David Brewster suffered last Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9487

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.232
Summary:

Has not received an invitation from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) for his soiree nor been introduced to him. Charles Babbage has likewise had no invitation. JH's case is different.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14811

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note about procedures for forwarding JH's papers to the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14812

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1832]
Source of text:
Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

A note accompanying a letter about meteorological and atmospheric investigations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11010

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.353
Summary:

His wife is ill and is now at Brighton. Has just received JH's parcel. Is pleased JH likes William Whewell's article. Adam Sedgwick has refused a living.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10114

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.5
Summary:

Regrets to hear of the death of JH's mother. Has lost many friends and relatives during the last eight years. Staying with his two sons and has retired so would welcome a visit from the Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3012

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.122
Summary:

Asks JH to thank Henry Kater for his comparison of WS's scale to that of the standard-yard. Mentions breakout of cholera as reason for delay in responding. Includes many measurements of year's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5980

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.106
Summary:

Is sending a copy of N. L. Lacaille's catalogue of principal stars. New observer in Yorkshire, a Mr. Beaumont. Pendulum theories known in France, and printed, but not apparently generally known. Is working on new paper for the R.S.L. on various kinds of pendulums.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.107-8 (C: RS:HS 21.105)
Summary:

Is to dine with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Regarding pendulums and French theorists. Will be pleased to see his paper on proper motion when ready. Regarding new amateur astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE262

From:
John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
27 Mar 1832
Source of text:
HS 16.400, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2707

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Somerville
Date:
[27 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.400
Summary:

Asks WS to forward enclosed note to Professor Schlegel. Disappointed that his celestial mechanics lecture [review] did not appear in last issue of the Quarterly Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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