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Herschel9553

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.282
Summary:

Sending a copy of his testimonials and one of his reports on meteorology. Was elected to the chair of Natural Philosophy by a majority of 21 to 9. His cousin Leslie Melville hopes to be able to provide JH with letters before JH's departure for the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3592

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[20 February 1833]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 17 (C: RS:HS 21.129)
Summary:

Congratulates JF on obtaining, after some difficulty, the Chair of Natural Philosophy at Edinburgh. Accepts offer to discuss meteorology with JF's relation Leslie Melville[?], and hopes to mention his actinometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9554

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.283
Summary:

Thanks for his last letter. Assures him he has no bitter feelings over the spirit of David Brewster after his disappointment of the election. May make any use he wishes of his actinometer results. Intends going over to France in a month's time, but is very busy at the present time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9555

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.284
Summary:

Has acquired a 7-ft. Newtonian telescope of William Herschel made in 1802. Is well preserved but the speculum appears to be tarnished. Would like to bring it to London to obtain JH's advice on its shortcomings. Is going to France to collect the actinometers and the results of L. F. Kämtz.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3161

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[6 May 1833]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 28
Summary:

Offers JF advice about the telescope mirror [?] and looks forward to seeing JF on his way to France.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9556

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.285
Summary:

Sending the speculum to Slough in order that JH may examine it. Departs for Paris tomorrow. Hopes to see him at the Cambridge meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9557

From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.286
Summary:

Sending a proof of a paper he is now having printed. Wishes him all the best for his forthcoming expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3594

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[16 October 1833]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 48 (C: RS:HS 21.151)
Summary:

Wishes JF well in [Edinburgh] and leaves addresses where JH may be reached [at the Cape].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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