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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

Herschel11446

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.359
Summary:

Will JH be able to dine with the other visitors at Greenwich on Saturday? JH has been awarded a Royal Medal. Thinks JH is wrong in not desiring a passage to the Cape in a Man of War.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9020

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas John Hussey
Date:
[15 May 1833]
Source of text:
Univ.Coll.London MS Graves 23(1)
Summary:

Will check to see whether JH has a spare telescopic mirror JH can give TH. Comments on observing Gamma Virginis and other double stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3404

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[16 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS LUB.H.351 (C: RS:HS 21.136)
Summary:

About observing binary stars. JH has decided not to accept the offer of passage on a war ship to the Cape of Good Hope, as he wishes to be beholden to no one for the results of the expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1048

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Dalton
Date:
[20 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.15
Summary:

Having been provided with answers by JD to some questions by JH about color-blindness, JH now comments on them and offers some theoretical considerations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel784

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[20 May 1833]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.523
Summary:

It appears that Peter Stewart, MH's brother, is fighting some kind of battle, the outcome of which will affect the whole family. JH wants to help and offers £5000 through MH to Peter. JH has just completed writing his Treatise Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9743

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
22 May [1833?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.90
Summary:

Recounts details of his visit to England. Gives his own recent astronomical observations. Is sending this via G. B. Airy in case JH has left.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1320

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.271
Summary:

Has performed some Newton's rings interference experiments. Asks whether such experiments have already been communicated to the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel785

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[30] May 1833
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.524
Summary:

JH is 'immersed in my nebulae . . .working day and night for dear life'; also found another double star. Urges MH to come to Slough with her mother and brothers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1321

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 May 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.272
Summary:

Trying to understand David Brewster's results on absorption of light in gaseous state, and the dark lines in solar spectrum, the cause of which he misunderstands.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

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
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