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From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.42
Summary:

Informs JH that he has been put onto an R.S.L. committee to consider the continuation of observations in the Southern Hemisphere, and to announce a meeting of that committee and of the Glass Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
1831-6-[27/28]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.5
Summary:

Writes to tell James Hudson where to find tables that will allow comparison between Italian and English measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.32
Summary:

Sends items by F. W. Bessel and G. A. Plana. Will be dispatching boxes to various European towns next week and will be pleased to include any items from JH. His observations made recently show interesting results. Comments on these results and the influence of the bore.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.33
Summary:

Acknowledging the receipt of two boxes of manuscripts to be held at the R.S.L. until the return of JH from the Cape.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 October 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.34
Summary:

Acknowledging receipt of tin box containing the papers of the late Sir William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 November 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.35
Summary:

Has now completed his examination of the mode of reading off the barometer of J. W. G. Bu[t]zengeiger, made under the direction of H. C. Schumacher. Comments on the readings. Has now sent off all the Italian papers. Hopes JH will have a prosperous voyage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.36
Summary:

All his friends are pleased to hear of his safe arrival at the Cape. Sends a cutting from the Athenaeum, which announces the fact. Is anxious to know if he obtained any observations with his barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.37
Summary:

Sends some packages and his Transactions. Sent through [Peter?] Stewart the first volume of Col. Mark Beaufoy's Observations. Sends copies of the Athenaeum, which contains details of the Edinburgh meeting. Will be placed on the list to receive free copies of the Athenaeum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Hudson
Date:
[25 April 1835]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, 391 (April 25, 1835), 320 inc
Summary:

Reports on JH's meteorological observations at the Cape of Good Hope, including observations of barometric fluctuations and of the intensity of the sun's rays.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1839]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.10
Summary:

Thanks JH for the interest JH has taken in him, but declines the offer to teach in the Government Free Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project