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Herschel9016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Duncan] Stewart
Date:
1834-4
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.47 (C: Univ. of Witwatersrand) South African Libraries, 7 (19
Summary:

After a very candid analysis of his own strengths and limitations in learning, JH surveys mathematics and empirical science, noting the works of highest quality and greatest accessibility. JH then provides an analysis of historical inquiry and the allied area of political philosophy, stressing the importance of statistically based studies. Concludes by a discussion of philosophy, especially logic and methodologies of inquiry.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel3896

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

Saw a 'small round perfectly defined body' last night that looks like a planet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3897

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[4 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.159
Summary:

Found a 'very fine' planetary nebula. Unable to learn anything conclusive from TM's microscope readings. JH's observation tower is erected and is currently being plastered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6523

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.279
Summary:

Should have written earlier to thank him for the useful catalogue of stars. Weather has been fine, but he is still waiting for his eye tube from William Simms. Remarks on Orion's nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11683

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.48
Summary:

Congratulations on his success. With JH's information he soon detected the fellow in the mural circle. Gives readings. As the sky is clear he will have another night at the mural circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10663

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.36
Summary:

All his friends are pleased to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape. Sends a cutting from the Athenaeum, which announces the fact. Is anxious to know if he obtained any observations with his barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13002

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0415; Reel 1055
Summary:

Describes Wynberg's climate, plants, scenery, and social customs. Margaret's collection of flower paintings. 20-ft. telescope became active on 26 Feb. Duncan Stewart departed today aboard Claudine. Thank Peter [Stewart] for papers sent to JH. French Academy awarded medal to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11684

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.49
Summary:

Giving details of his facial paralysis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11844

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 April [1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.203
Summary:

Gives news of his seizure. Gives readings for JH's nebulae. William Meadows will point out the observations in the transit book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3898

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

Happy that TM is handling his facial paralysis so well; JH believes that it is due primarily to anxiety and overwork.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11828

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
15] April [1834
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.187
Summary:

Has taken the liberty of sending James Fayrer with his levers for JH's advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5559

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.49
Summary:

Meteorological Observations and Journal appears to be defunct. Fears that he will be unable to recover any of the papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3554

From:
Feliciano Scarpellini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.170
Summary:

Has heard from Charles Babbage about JH, JH's father, and their telescopes. Describes telescope commission. Hopes to get to know JH better.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4678

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.63
Summary:

Observations on the weather of the past winter. 42 Virginis. Printing of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Has written article for the Penny Cyclopaedia. Refracted light in prisms. Machine for polarization of the sky. Petition to Parliament to abolish religious tests for degrees at Cambridge.

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