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Herschel6579

From:
Alphonse Candolle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.321
Summary:

Thanks for his long letter on the climate and vegetation of the Cape. Congratulations on the success of his mission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8406

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1838-8 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.292
Summary:

Urges JH to attend next Geological Society meeting, meet [Carlo Andrea, Conte de] Pozzo di Borgo, and see RM's new ordnance maps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2890

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.381
Summary:

Asks if he can publish the finding that the star in Argo is dimming in Astronomische Nachrichten. Questions whether barometric information should be in feet or yards. Asks JH about a publication that HS and [Alexander von] Humboldt are planning.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2738

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.18
Summary:

Urges JH to present to the B.A.A.S. a proposal regarding research in terrestrial magnetism.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11356

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.264
Summary:

Rejoices that JH is in favor of a South Polar expedition. Three years since a memorandum was presented to the government and thinks the B.A.A.S. should now present a further memo. Hopes JH will give it his support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1841

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Emerson Headlam
Date:
[5 August 1838]
Source of text:
WT 67597
Summary:

Has just returned from Europe and responds to TH's invitation to stay with them while JH is at the Newcastle meeting of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3985

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0583.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports a joyous reunion with family and friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.256
Summary:

JH reiterates his support of a South Polar expedition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John David Roberton
Date:
[6 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.364 (C: RS:HS 21.257)
Summary:

Hesitant to sign application to become general advisor to Court of Directors of the East India Company. Describes concerns.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10933

From:
George Jeans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.279
Summary:

Has been reading JH's volume on astronomy in the Cabinet Cyclopaedia and would like the answers to a few queries that have arisen. Is interested in double stars and would like a suitable telescope in which to observe them successfully. Gives description of his present telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12075

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
8 August [1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.441
Summary:

Charles Babbage believes that RM prevented Babbage from becoming president of B.A.A.S. Denies this. Hopes JH can keep Babbage 'from overloading the cup of misfortune.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13303

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[10] August 1838
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0538.6; Reel 1053
Summary:

Reports on persons and meetings at B.A.A.S. Elected officers for 1839 today. Charles Babbage gave up his office of trustee in disgust. JH dislikes speaking in public.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5344

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[15 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.291
Summary:

Regarding his party. Difficulties and accidents.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel796

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[16 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531a
Summary:

Arrived at Liverpool on the way to Newcastle; some details about the journey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel797

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1838]
Source of text:
JHS.HCEJ.531b
Summary:

Informs MH that JH arrived safely at Newcastle for the B.A.A.S. meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5043

From:
Augustus Frederick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.422
Summary:

Stating his reasons for his resignation from the presidency of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2072

From:
William Reid
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.322
Summary:

Discusses WR's recent work on nature of storms. [Edward] Sabine suggested WR's paper be put into JH's 'Section [at B.A.A.S.] as Meteorology.' Sends copy of work on storms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12344

From:
Abraham Follett Osler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.201
Summary:

Sending copy of a resolution passed by the Birmingham Philosophical Society and requesting JH to let his name be included as an honorary member.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1184

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1838-8-20 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.1
Summary:

Informs JH that he has been appointed member of a B.A.A.S. committee to translate and publish in England foreign scientific memoirs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10365

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.245
Summary:

Sending a copy of a little work on Cape botany for local circulation. Intends to attempt a larger Flora later. Starts on a three months' excursion next month. Sees that JH has arrived in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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