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Herschel10091

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.428
Summary:

JG is ill in London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3915

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[11 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes that TM can explain the errors in JH's star reductions. Saw Halley's Comet last night; comments that 'its tail was again fine and head very bright.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12109

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[13 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.191
Summary:

Asks TM to measure the position of some stars that are difficult for JH to observe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10092

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.429
Summary:

Has completed his revision of his historical work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10150

From:
Olinthus G. Gregory
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.37
Summary:

Introducing a friend, Lieut. R. J. Nelson of the Royal Engineers, who is a lover of science. Trusts JH is enjoying good health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11874

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
19] November [1835
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.233
Summary:

Intended to call on Sunday but wind and other interruptions interfered. Saw the Comet, probably for the last time on Thursday. Sends the working sheet of the R.A.'s of the Brisbane catalogue. Comments on various aspects of this catalogue. Has written to Commercial Advertiser requesting information from anyone who experienced the recent earthquake shock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3916

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[20 November 1835]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

In some places, Halley's Comet will be seen in or near its perihelion during the solar eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Constantine Adamson]
Date:
[21 November 1835]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.1
Summary:

Sets out JH's views concerning the education that should be offered at the South African College. Stresses, among other points, that preference should be given to positive knowledge rather than to systems. Recommends which languages should be studied. Favors a broad education. Advises on many details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3792

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
21] November [1835
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Actinometer observations during the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13006

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[25 November 1835]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0419; Reel 1055
Summary:

News about Italy, Haileybury College, and JH's family. Describes colds [disease] at Cape. Enjoyed journal of JS's travels in Europe. James Grahame was author of epigrams [in JH's 1834-7-17]. Family finances. Halley's Comet and solar eclipse of 20 Nov. Asks again for meteorology and tide data in Canton, China.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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