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Herschel5968

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[19 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.92 & 21.76
Summary:

Concerning the necessity for two observatories in the Southern Hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1001

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[10 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.19
Summary:

Provides FB, Chairman of the Greenwich Visitation Committee, with detailed recommendations for the preparation of catalogues coming out of the Greenwich observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1003

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[21 February 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.1.22
Summary:

More on the observations and publication of results of the Greenwich Observatory [see JH's 1831-2-10].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1014

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 April 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.3
Summary:

Recommends some changes in committee report being prepared that deals with the use to be made of the Royal Observatory's observational data.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1017

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[13 May 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.2.6
Summary:

Suggests an improvement in measuring techniques for astronomical observations, by making the angular measurement by direct and then reflected vision. JH wonders whether this idea might be appended to a paper currently under consideration by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5973

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.98 (draft: RS:HS 3.97 & C: 21.83)
Summary:

His views on seeing Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex) about rooms for the R.A.S., and the actions of the Duke.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5977

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[19 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.102 & 21.96
Summary:

Sends the orbit of 70 Ophiuchi. Is progressing with the reductions of his sweeps. Justifies the method of printing adopted for [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5979

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[1 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.104 (draft: RS:HS 3.105; C: RS:HS 21.127)
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks on his own work on double stars. Regarding award of the medals of the R.A.S. Method of printing [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[18 March 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.107-8 (C: RS:HS 21.105)
Summary:

Is to dine with Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex). Regarding pendulums and French theorists. Will be pleased to see his paper on proper motion when ready. Regarding new amateur astronomers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5983

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[24 April 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.110 & 21.106
Summary:

Is grateful for the offer of assistance from Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex), but would not care to avail himself of public funds as his intended visit is for his own private reasons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5984

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[17 May 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.111 & 21.108
Summary:

Would he inform him of the date of the next visitation meeting. Will bring his own catalogue of double stars for the next R.A.S. meeting. Thanks for his paper on proper motion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5986

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[21 October 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 21.118
Summary:

Is sending, for communication to the R.A.S., observations on Biela's comet and a speculation on comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5989

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[3 August 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.115 & 21.143
Summary:

Has received a note from J. C. Spencer (Lord Althorp) stating that a grant of £500 is available for them [R.A.S.?]. He has acknowledged it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5990

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.116 (C: RS:HS 21.150)
Summary:

Thanks for the gift of pheasants. Would he receive JH's medal from the R.S.L. for him and keep it until he can collect it. Will call on him next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5992

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[21 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.118 & 21.152
Summary:

Thanks for the pheasants. Has a communication for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5993

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[12 November 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.119 & 21.153
Summary:

Waiting for the ship to be repaired. Has sent him his paper on satellites. Would like 100 offprints. Just about to go on board ship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5994

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23 January 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.120 (C: RS:HS 21.154 & 25.8.1)
Summary:

Has arrived safely and unpacked his instruments. Has seen a suitable house for his observatory. Difficulty with the female servant brought from England. Has met Thomas Maclear. Difficulties of the latter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[11 July 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.3.20
Summary:

Describes the departure of an expedition north of the Cape, as well as the pleasures of the country and the beautiful skies for observing. The delivery of mail is, however, so erratic as to be vexatious.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5997

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[22 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.123 (C: RS:HS 25.4.3 & 25.8.2)
Summary:

Situation at the Cape of Good Hope. JH's astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[10 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.124 (C: RS:HS 25.8.3)
Summary:

This letter is being delivered by a Capt. William Edie of the 98th, recently returned from Andrew Smith's expedition up the Caledon River, in the Orange Free State.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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