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Herschel10305

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.188
Summary:

Further information about boats in canals. Sends proof sheets of the article in question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11740

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 April 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.102
Summary:

Intended to ride over today, but urgent mail from England claimed his attention. No news from the Admiralty. No news of the tide machine. The tripods are finished. Gathers that the Bonita cannot perform all D. F. J. Arago wished.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[1837-5]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Asks TM to return JH's book of star magnitudes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11831

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1837-5]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.190
Summary:

Returns JH's book of estimated magnitudes and would like it again when preparing his catalogue. Sends letters he received from Francis Beaufort and [Richard?] Jones. Is oppressed with business and an awful cough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12122

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[5 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.220
Summary:

About the observation of sun spots and the second satellite of Saturn.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11741

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.103
Summary:

Received the enclosed communications by the steamer. Can JH send him a list of unobserved comet stars? Work on N. L. Lacaille's Observatory gives satisfaction. Regarding Capt. Mackonochee. Lacaille's angular measurements are not above suspicion. Observed the two rings of Saturn distinctly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3840

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[7 May 1837]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Has decisively mapped Saturn's sixth satellite; doubts, however, that he will ever see the seventh. Asks CH to inform Friedrich Bessel of his observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11387

From:
John Augustus Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.297
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's kindness conveyed in his letter brought to him by Mohammed Ismail Khan. The latter has been attempting to persuade JL to go to Lucknow as an engineer, but has declined pending offer from the King of Oude. Will send his observations to Francis Beaufort after JH has left the Cape. Answers some of JH's queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10095

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.432
Summary:

Family news update.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11742

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.104
Summary:

Will call on JH tomorrow as he intends visiting Simon's Bay. Is taking a proof sheet to Cape Town. There appears to be a great discrepancy between the Captain's statement and N. L. Lacaille's station. The latter's station at Rubeck Castel remains perfect.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11510

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.422 & 450
Summary:

Charles Babbage will publish JH's volcanic theory in Ninth Bridgewater Treatise, together with JH's letter to R. I. Murchison. William Whewell read both at Geological Society. Babbage wants to compare JH's theory with passage from Bishop [Samuel] Butler. Whewell's notion of new species. Charles Darwin's new theory of coral islands is forcing CL to give up CL's volcanic crater theory. [Letter continues 28 May.] Sends copy of Babbage's Treatise with quotes from JH. News of Charles Wheatstone's submarine telegraph and David Brewster's proof that diamond is of vegetable origin.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11743

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.105
Summary:

The examination of the standard deal rod was commenced yesterday. Comments on the procedure and gives readings. The base line was levelled on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday and he is now ready to measure it. Would like JH to be present if possible when he measures it. Had 25 visitors in one morning recently.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10335

From:
William Richard Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 May 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.218
Summary:

Introducing Franklin Lushington who is going to New Holland on a surveying expedition. The ship carrying him will call at the Cape for instructions. Has written to the Governors here to induce them to adopt the Greek style, not the Gothic for the Houses of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2199

From:
J. H. Rutherford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.443
Summary:

Encloses list of subscriptions raised to offset debt incurred by John Fairbairn [Editor of Commercial Advertiser] in law actions brought by [John?] Chase. Desires JH's support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11072

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1837-6 or 7]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.410
Summary:

Relating the events of the last three years. Charles Babbage has published his Bridgewater treatise. Charles Lyell is just off to Norway. Mr. D'Arblay dies of a fever. Hopes JH is not working too hard. Very pleasant garden at Haileybury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1712

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harry George Wakelyn Smith
Date:
1837-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.199 & 21.225
Summary:

Comments on HS's dealings with native tribal groups and returns a volume of related material.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12942

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. H. Rutherford
Date:
[1 June 1837]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0355; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.4)
Summary:

Donates £25 to fund for John Fairbairn, whose editorial enthusiasm led to Fairbairn's court conviction. Advises JR to frame this support on grounds that cannot be interpreted as challenging court's decision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2200

From:
J. H. Rutherford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.444
Summary:

Has JH's letter and check. Wants to avoid improper use of JH's name. Sent list of first names and contributions to John Fairbairn. List will be returned to JR and then sent to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2201

From:
J. H. Rutherford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.445
Summary:

Wants JH's opinion of what to do with the subscription list. Will wait to proceed until he has an answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12029

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1837]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.391
Summary:

JH's letter has appeared in print in Charles Babbage's Bridgewater Treatise. Comments on the books of Babbage and William Whewell. C. R. Darwin has read his paper on Coral Reefs. RM is to be General Secretary of the next B.A.A.S. meeting. [William?] Ayrton was elected F.R.S.

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