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Herschel12561

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.431
Summary:

Excerpts from a letter to the R.S.L. that accompanied copies of GP's work on lunar theory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9835

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.169
Summary:

Congratulations on the birth of a son. J. W. Lubbock had no chance at Cambridge. Is pleased he did not have to make the journey. Mr. Lacy, a curate at Tring, would like an introduction to JH as he has several interesting communications to make.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5988

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.114
Summary:

Must see him on an important matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3854

From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1833]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Rev. Humphrey Lloyd's paper on conical refraction agreed with WH's conclusions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1567

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.400
Summary:

Unsatisfied with H. W. Pickersgill as the person to paint JH's portrait. JH wants to consider further what to do.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9084

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.185
Summary:

Sending JH various publications. Reports that Richard Jones is giving his introductory letter. Congratulates JH on birth of an 'experimental philosopher' [JH's son William James].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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

Herschel8046

From:
Eliza Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 February [1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.313
Summary:

Sends copy of [Hudson Gurney, Memoir of Thomas Young, M.D. (1831)]. Plans larger work. Does JH have any letters fit for publication?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2096

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.345
Summary:

Sends paper for Philosophical Magazine with reference to JH's communication in the last issue. JH may annex comments, unless he will cut SR 'to pieces.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4671

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.56
Summary:

Inviting JH to his house if he attends the meeting of the B.A.A.S. Proposes to visit JH in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12026

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.388
Summary:

Further comments on the painting of H. W. Pickersgill. Hopes that JH will sit for Pickersgill. Also hopes that JH will attend the Geological Society Anniversary on the fifteenth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10081

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.418
Summary:

Of health and reminiscences of the past [letter completed 1833-2-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1522

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D. Robertson
Date:
[15 February 1833]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.6
Summary:

Has sought, and is agreeing with, advice given about JH's involvement with several trusts [?] during JH's time in South Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13602

From:
Siméon Denis Poisson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.15
Summary:

Best wishes to JH on his voyage to the Cape, and comments on what wonders JH may observe there. [Letter largely illegible.]

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

Herschel5717

From:
Sarah Bowdich
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.208
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and offer to show her any G. C. L. D. Cuvier letters. Was pleased to see his letter as she heard he was at the Cape in pursuit of constellations. What shall she do with the forthcoming copies of her book on fishes he ordered?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8265

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.69 (C: RS:HS 21.130)
Summary:

Shocked to read in paper of HK's loss. Offers condolences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13000

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0413; Reel 1055
Summary:

JS is most welcome to visit Slough to see new baby [William James]. [Margaret Herschel note: Invites JS to christening.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11669

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.34
Summary:

Hears that JH is contemplating a rotatory roof for his telescope at the Cape. Sends details of a method he has devised for his own observatory. Will send a drawing of it next week. Will be pleased to show it to JH if he is that way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11012

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
25] February [1833
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.355
Summary:

Exhibits on Wednesday at 2 o'clock. Sends tickets. Hopes to dine at the Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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