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Herschel2850

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.130
Summary:

Relates discussion with [Hussey] Vivian on magnetic survey of Africa and Treasury support thereof. Discusses administration of various stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12357

From:
Robert Treat Paine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.214
Summary:

Sends pamphlet for JH from Philadelphia. Author [E. P.] Mason died at the early age of 22. Believes he used a Herschelian telescope. Has been a mild winter in Boston.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1907

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[4 May 1841]
Source of text:
WT B.5
Summary:

Suggests a resolution of a small amount of money having to do with the exchange of some chairs; also asks about a dining room table.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-000648

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
11 May 1841
Source of text:
MM/11/155, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel3478

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[George Biddell Airy?]
Date:
[11 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS MM.11.155
Summary:

Outlines advantages of placing magnetometers for Hammerfest Observatory at Edward Sabine's disposal, so that he can instruct those going to Toronto and the Cape in their use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2924

From:
[J. S. C.] Schweigger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.414
Summary:

Sends book on Samothracian mysteries. Mentions article by [C. B.] Hafe. Suggests JH ask [William] Whewell to review the article in Quarterly Review.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1694

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.180
Summary:

Apologizes for illness preventing him from coming to Collingwood; comments on the South African political picture, and AS's intention to retire.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1738

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.7 (C: RGO 6.340.317)
Summary:

Seeks clarification from JH about a number of matters in the draft report of the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-5-12 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10564

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1841-1858]-5-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.441
Summary:

Invites JH to dinner if possible, or later if not at present possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel531

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1841-5-12 or earlier
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.315
Summary:

Comments on additional proposals for consideration by the Standards Commission [see JH's 1841-3-20 or later].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8404

From:
E. Mühry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.290
Summary:

Is in London studying English criminal law. EM was pleased with his visit with JH, and will be telling JH's aunt Caroline about it when he returns to Hanover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8835

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Fox Talbot
Date:
[14 May 1841]
Source of text:
Science Museum Talbt 1/32
Summary:

Has been experimenting with paper prepared with light-sensitive vegetable juices. Sends two specimens of JH's results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1739

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.8 (C: RGO 6.340.319)
Summary:

A summons to a meeting of the Standards Commission, together with some proposals for amending the report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1357

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.307
Summary:

Some details of improvements in the calotype method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel532

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
RGO 6.340.320
Summary:

Does not expect to come to the meeting [see GA's 1841-5-18], but sends comments on altered sections of the draft report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1922

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
DMC 695A.885.9
Summary:

Is unable to come to London for the Standards Commission meeting and thus will also not be able to come to the dinner party. Encloses some recent photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3807

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert Hunt
Date:
[21 May 1841]
Source of text:
George Eastman House, 7.17 (C: RS:HS 22.87)
Summary:

Thanks RH for his 'extensive and instructive view on the present state of photography.' Found many interesting results in experimenting with vegetable substances. Surprised by RH's discovery that bi-chromate of potash is a photographic substance; JH nearly achieved this result.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6079

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.206
Summary:

Has seen John Arrowsmith, who has sent the maps to JH. There is to be a meeting of the Standards Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1740

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 May 1841]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0627.9 (C: RGO 6.340.322)
Summary:

A note to accompany a number of papers on the 'toleration of inaccuracy,' a question of concern to JH in relation to the setting up of standards.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4705

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 May 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.94
Summary:

Informing JH of a meeting of the Commission on Standards at Somerset House on 28 May 1841.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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