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Herschel10316

From:
Marshall Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.198
Summary:

Regarding the attitude of the Council of the R.S.L., particularly that of P. M. Roget, to the publication of his papers, and the award of medals to other persons who have done similar work to his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10319

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Marshall Hall
Date:
[1839-10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.201 & 22.28
Summary:

Pressure of business prevented him from replying earlier. Reserves his advice for matters that fall within his own researches. Thinks it would be advisable to obtain the opinions of several competent Fellows, not on the Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4693

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.82
Summary:

George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9491

From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.236
Summary:

Intends that his second son shall enter business and would like him to study in Hanover. Can JH recommend any person with which he can place him. Went to Boulogne with some members of the Geological Society to meet French geologists. Quite a successful meeting, though the French Geologists are split into two opposing factions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12347

From:
Sir Gore Ouseley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.204
Summary:

As JH likes music invites him to dinner on the 15th, when he should find something to enjoy. Regrets he was out when JH called.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4694

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[9 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.83 & 22.27
Summary:

George Everest-Thomas Jervis affair. Observations on the production of color by chemical rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11447

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.360
Summary:

Has he succeeded in obtaining a Daguerrotype for J. C. Ross? Thinks one or two would be desirable. Has got one himself and obtained good results. Two of his family are ill, which brings him to town. Hears that JH has got colors, which is a great step.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6319

From:
John Theophilus Boileau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.81
Summary:

Has been appointed by the East India company to supervise the instruments at the Bengal Observatory and finds there is no actinometer. Would like details of a good one and JH's views on his suggested modifications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10317

From:
Marshall Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.199
Summary:

Sending a letter and some volumes for his perusal. No need to reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10318

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Marshall Hall
Date:
16] October [1839
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.200 & 22.29
Summary:

Returns his packet of papers together with the letters of M. J. P. Flourens, [J. P.?] Müller, etc. Does not feel competent to judge papers such as MH's, which lie outside his field of knowledge. Should rid his mind of bias on the part of Council. Submit papers as from himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11203

From:
Charles D. E. König
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.92
Summary:

Thanks for the gift of the meteorite to the British Museum; an official letter of thanks will follow later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8120

From:
James Watt, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.386
Summary:

Sends English version of D. F. J. Arago's eulogy of JW's father, James Watt. Calls attention to friendship of JW's father and William Herschel. Missed seeing JH in Paris.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11180

From:
Karl Kreil
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.70
Summary:

Sending magnetic observations. Would like a description of A. F. Osler's Anemometer. Regarding the periodical return of the magnetic disturbances on 18 Oct.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel801

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richarda Airy]
Date:
[22 October 1839]
Source of text:
JHS 2.7
Summary:

Announces the birth of JH's daughter Maria Sophia, and that all are doing well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5347

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth [Betty] Plumleigh Babbage
Date:
[22 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.294
Summary:

Birth of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13016

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart and Rose Stewart
Date:
[22 October 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0429.2; Reel 1055
Summary:

Birth of [Maria Sophia Herschel]. Awaiting JS's news about Bombay. John [Stewart] and Matilda [Grahame] sailed for France yesterday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4579

From:
M. Tunno
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.448
Summary:

Congratulates JH on the birth of a daughter [Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3989

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0584.7; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports the birth of JH's seventh child, Maria Sophia. Met Adolphus Frederick, the Duke of Cambridge, who asked about CH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4463

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[23 October 1839]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Sends meteorite and analysis to British Museum. Refers to work on Alpha Centauri; predicts occultation in fifteen years. Will move to Collingwood in spring. Announces birth of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6528

From:
Edward Joshua Cooper
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 October 1839]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.282
Summary:

Not sure where JH is now residing. Sending the 13 sets of Meteorological Observations he has made. Will shortly be residing at Brighton for a few months and hopes to meet JH then. The Munich circle is a beautiful instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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