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Herschel2771

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.51
Summary:

Asks JH whether he presented to the Council of the R.S.L. the resolution of the Meteorological Committee regarding references made by the 'Colonial Office, Trinity[?] Board, etc.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2772

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1839-8]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.52
Summary:

Supports JH's idea of having one simultaneous observation each day. Suggests that there might be two a day. Has suggested to Humphrey Lloyd that hourly observations take place once a fortnight. Says Lloyd wishes to speak about supplies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1526

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Beaufort
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.11
Summary:

Agrees with FB and others about the need for adequately trained men to be sent out to remeasure N. L. Lacaille's arc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel56

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.622
Summary:

Sympathizes with GA in the family sorrow [deaths of GA's sons Arthur and George]; JH complains that house hunting, and other matters, are keeping him from important work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1884

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Louis Daguerre
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
WT 67390.2
Summary:

On behalf of the Council of the R.S.L., JH writes to LD to request a camera and a hundred plates of Daguerre's about to be announced process, so that the R. S. L. may equip the James Ross expedition to the Antarctic with the means of making a photographic record of the voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7394

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Neve
Date:
[1839-8 or later]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/11.35 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

As agent for Sarah Collingwood's property, JH requests receipts for 'tithe and modus' of Moorhouse property, to protect from overpayment to 'Mr. Morrel,' whose past collections were 'irregular.' [JH annotation: Not sent.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Spencer J. A. Compton
Date:
[1 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.22
Summary:

Problem of resolution of R.S.L. Council not transmitted to SC.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9702

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.51
Summary:

Thanks for letter and also for the experiments suggested. Has been working on the tension spark. Would be pleased to show JH or Charles Babbage the battery at any time.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11363

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.271
Summary:

Has just had a letter from C. F. Gauss regarding the hours for observations; comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7681

From:
Lionel Rodwell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1839]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.21 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Sends copy of statutes of Société general des naufragés [General Shipwreck Relief Society] in response to JH's visit yesterday. Which class of members does JH wish to join?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11587

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[4 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.23
Summary:

Asks JL to take on the preparations for the magnetic observations, including the instructing of ships' personnel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3061

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.216
Summary:

Addresses a few last words before departing for Italy with his wife. Sends 3 memoirs just published. Will be in Paris to observe meteors. Proposes to redo terrestrial magnetism observations in Italy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2773

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.53
Summary:

Explains that the purpose of his trip with Humphrey Lloyd is to 'establish the cooperation of the continental magnetic observatories.' Desires that the trip be authorized by the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2774

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.54
Summary:

Encloses a letter from Humphrey Lloyd. Sees no problem in adding an officer to the staff of each observatory, if necessary. Remarks on a cheap but fragile magnetometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3988

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0584.5.a; Reel 1058
Summary:

The 20-ft. reflecting telescope used at Cape Town was delivered safely to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11588

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Humphrey Lloyd
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.25
Summary:

About times at which magnetic observations should be made at each observation station.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9107

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[7 August 1839]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20740 (C: RS:HS 22.24)
Summary:

WW, JH, and George Peacock must prepare a report for the B.A.A.S. on the magnetic expedition and observations; offers to draft it. Laments great loss of time in working on their committee. Is involved in buying a house in Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2775

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.55
Summary:

Is grieved by the R.S.L. report, which supports a 'voyage of Discovery to the Antarctic' rather than 'research in Physical Sciences in the Southern Hemisphere.' Speaks of the discoveries made by expeditions to the Antarctic, including great changes in magnetic variations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14115

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0340; Reel 1087
Summary:

J. T. Boileau and L. E. O. Ludlow were appointed by H.E.I.C. to direct Indian observatories. R.S.L. is concerned that it has no choice in selecting directors. Instruments for H.E.I.C. observatories. Should JL request additional staff for all 16 observatories, or only for nine permanent ones?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2183

From:
James Clark Ross
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.427
Summary:

Saturday the 17th will be convenient because it gives him time to finish his pendulum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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