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Herschel6218

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.338
Summary:

Thanks for the packet of letters. Thomas Henderson has been appointed to the Edinburgh Observatory. Richardson has just completed Brisbane's Catalogue of Southern Stars. Has observed a fortnight's tides for William Whewell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.20
Summary:

Describes the departure of an expedition north of the Cape, as well as the pleasures of the country and the beautiful skies for observing. The delivery of mail is, however, so erratic as to be vexatious.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13003

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[17 July 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0416; Reel 1055
Summary:

Settling in. Regrets departure of Duncan Stewart. Ignore James South's increasing attacks; they cannot harm JH. Hunted Cape 'wolf' last night. All observing instruments are up and active. Laments poor local workmanship. Praises John Fairbairn's editorials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Peter Stewart
Date:
19 July [1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0394; Reel 1054
Summary:

Describes enclosed sketches of Cape Flats and mountains, viewed from Feldhausen. Names ships that carry JH's letters, sketches, and bird skins to friends in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2237

From:
John Rennie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.476
Summary:

Introduces Captain James Alexander, who has explored Africa. Will hail JH's return from the Cape with pride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11686

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.51
Summary:

Has received dispatches from Bedford at last; hopes that JH has been equally fortunate. Encloses a letter from Mrs. Smyth, which gives amusing details of the anniversary of the R.A.S. Comments at length on the character of Sir James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11687

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.52
Summary:

Regarding some queries of N. L. Lacaille's Catalogue of Southern Stars. He was severe on Edmund Halley. Can JH inform him if the acorns sent fell off the tree or were beaten off.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11688

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
12] August [1834
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.166
Summary:

Discusses JH's recent observations of Gamma Virginis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11689

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.53
Summary:

Thanks for the acorns; will put them into the ground instantly. Received dispatches from the Admiralty yesterday; also a bag from Bedford. Cannot find the Greenwich Observations for 1830 in the Observatory Library.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5996

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.122
Summary:

R.A.S. has been allocated rooms at Somerset House. The James South affair has been submitted to referees. Has discovered a large collection of John Flamsteed's papers at the Greenwich Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3052

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.207
Summary:

Has JH's memoir on elliptical orbits of Saturn. Asks for JH's indulgence with lack of astronomy in annals. AQ has no big instruments. Has planted thermometers for experiments. Finally received transit instrument from [H. P.] Gambey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3900

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

Predicting poor weather, JH advises TM not to go to the Grove tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11690

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.54
Summary:

Resumed the N. L. Lacaille operation on Saturday. Discusses the position of Lacaille's Observatory. Has obtained an old plan of the area.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12562

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.432
Summary:

In his travels, GP met James Stewart (Margaret Herschel's brother); gives GP's assessment of James Stewart. Comments on JH's intended voyage to the Cape, and wishes him well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4956

From:
Giovanni B. Amici
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.343
Summary:

Concerning Capt. Basil Hall. GA is going to live at Florence as Director of the Florence Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3838

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1834]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks about JH's children. Remarks that JH's discovery of globular clusters in the Scorpion is not what she remembered William Herschel being mystified about; remembers that WH exclaimed that there seemed to be a 'Loch im Himmel' ('hole in heaven') there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11691

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.55
Summary:

Approached Col. R. Thom[p]son on the subject of some rockets, and he advises an official letter to the Officer of Ordnance. Is inclined to use gunpowder instead if JH is agreeable. Hopes Lady Herschel and the new infant are progressing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5340

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.287
Summary:

Regarding his machine. Suggested modifications for it. Recent meeting of the B.A.A.S. Political events.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12515

From:
John Philip
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.381
Summary:

Is greatly exercised over the passing of the Vagrants Act, which JP believes is intended to, and will, discriminate against the blacks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9086

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 September 1834]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20724 (CC: RS:HS 25.3.21)
Summary:

Reports on the meteorological and tidal conditions at the Cape. Praises climate and observing conditions. Comments negatively on James Dunlop's catalogue of southern nebulae.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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