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Herschel6212

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
1833-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.332bis (C: RS:HS 21.138)
Summary:

Answer to FB's queries regarding chronometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel794

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
1833-[6]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.525
Summary:

Is pressed by work, but will come to London if needed; domestic matters brought up to date.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1488

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[3 June 1833]
Source of text:
APS B.Sm98.13 (C: RS:HS 21.137)
Summary:

Intends to visit WS after attending Cambridge B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4326

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.250
Summary:

Will be able to receive JH during Cambridge trip.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9242

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry William Pickersgill
Date:
[8 June 1833]
Source of text:
Yale Univ.
Summary:

Inquires about the time when WP will paint JH's portrait and about the costs involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5335

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.282
Summary:

Outlines possible program for Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6211

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.332
Summary:

Would like his opinion on the enclosed plan regarding chronometers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10115

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.6
Summary:

His son Thomas has set out for France and he himself is in London to see the passage of a bill through Parliament. Would be grateful for letters of introduction to M.P.'s with which JH is acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5336

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.283
Summary:

Regarding Society matters. Small parcel has arrived for JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10617

From:
James Horsburgh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.498
Summary:

Has sent to Francis Baily a copy of his Sailing Directions and a roll of charts. Hopes JH will point out any errors he may note.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5877

From:
Jacques Babinet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.2
Summary:

Introducing A. T. D'Abbadie, one of his scientific friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10082

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.419
Summary:

Sharing some good and some bad news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7275

From:
Thomas Drummond
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.455
Summary:

As he leads a roving life he did not receive JH's letter until a few days ago. Answers JH's problem concerning some method of measurement in his surveying.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10116

From:
Robert Grahame, Sr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.7
Summary:

James's daughter has improved in health and there are hopes for her recovery. Bill passed through the House of Commons successfully. Would be glad to receive letters of introduction to any members of the House of Lords with which JH may be acquainted.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4331

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.251
Summary:

Meets Lord Bute at Oxford. Requests JH observe Gamma Virginis, Castor, and Polaris with WS's 10-ft. achromatic telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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