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Herschel9015

From:
[Duncan Stewart]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834].
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.46
Summary:

Recognizing the limitations of DS's medical education and DS's location in India as well as JH's superior learning, DS requests that his brother-in-law (JH) recommend to him a 'course of study' suitable to DS's situation and needs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5549

From:
Catherine Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.39
Summary:

Is sorry they were unable to see the Herschels but would be happy to dine at Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10086

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.423
Summary:

Of family news, health, and an eclipse of the moon [letter completed 1834-1-8].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13865

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0213; Reel 1087
Summary:

Poem in honor of JH's arrival at Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12904

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Prinsep
Date:
[1834 to 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0317; Reel 1054
Summary:

Recent article in Journal of Asiatic Society of Bengal confirms JH's notion about transfer of atmospheric pressure between hemispheres. Meteorological journal from 1828 to 1833 of Captain Barnes, port officer of Cape Town, provided JH with formula for determining annual maxima and minima of pressure.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1166

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1834 to 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.26
Summary:

Comparisons of the functioning of JH's barometer and that of TM.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1840

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1834 to 1838]
Source of text:
WT 65667
Summary:

Describes in detail many of the plants at the Cape, especially flowering and variously scented ones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10972

From:
Thomas Best Jervis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.316
Summary:

Hopes he received his Essay on the Primitive Standard. Arrived at Simon's Town on Tuesday and hopes to call on JH before he departs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10087

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.424
Summary:

Of dreams and illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2236

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Richardson
Date:
[17 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.483 (RS:HS 21.155)
Summary:

Includes temperature readings for waters near the Cape. Sends 'Thomson's Lunar Tables' and [Thomas] 'Lynn's Horary Tables.' Servant's health is failing. May have to send her home immediately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6359

From:
Christian C. J. Bunsen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.124
Summary:

Leaving part of his manuscript on alphabets. Will be a meeting at his house and would be pleased if JH would come and give his views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3760

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0579.1; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports that they are 'safely landed and comfortably housed' in Africa. The Herschels were at sea for nine weeks and two days. Required several days to unload the instruments and luggage from the ship. Has chosen a house, about five miles from town, called 'The Grove.' Excited with the calm, clear nights, which will be excellent for observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14752

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0940 & Maclear; Reel 1083
Summary:

Feels uneasy giving response to members of expedition into interior, who requested government instruments, until TM hears from Admiral [Frederick] Warren and judges expedition's chances for success. Asks JH's opinion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.120 (C: RS:HS 21.154 & 25.8.1)
Summary:

Has arrived safely and unpacked his instruments. Has seen a suitable house for his observatory. Difficulty with the female servant brought from England. Has met Thomas Maclear. Difficulties of the latter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12091

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.156
Summary:

Matters relating to providing observatory instruments to an expedition into Central Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6358

From:
Christian C. J. Bunsen
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.123
Summary:

Would like him to attend a small dinner party on Monday next.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9085

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[28 January 1834]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20723 (CC: RS:HS 25.3.18)
Summary:

Has arrived at Cape Town; finds it an 'Earthly Paradise.' Describes its climate and noteworthy features of the southern heavens. JH's views on geology transformed by having read volume III of Charles Lyell's Principles of Geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3895

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
4] February [1834
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Oppressive heat prevents JH from visiting. Sending a list of furniture from Major John Ross's house, which JH definitely will purchase.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11679

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.44
Summary:

Heat has driven Mrs. Maclear to leave a card with Lady D'Urban. Sends the state of the barometer and thermometer for the last three days. Stars were in capital form for the telescope last night. Has retained the list of furniture of Major Ross.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5339

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[9 February 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.286
Summary:

Is settled near Cape Town. Experiences on the voyage. Details of his telescope arrangements, and observations carried out.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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