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Herschel11026

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.368
Summary:

Sends back the slips. Does not approve of the phrase transcendentalists. Regrets that the subject forms a review; it is worth a treatise. Is working hard on his book. Would like to raise some rose trees for Lady Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9116

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1841-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20748 (C: RS:HS 22.90)
Summary:

Margaret Herschel and JH congratulate WW on his engagement to marry. JH sending WW an imperfect copy of JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8283

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[4 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.90
Summary:

Received WB's report on barometer observations. Admires perfect finish of work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10738

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.90
Summary:

Returns with grateful thanks the example of photographs recently sent him. They open up a new field of curious processes. Will not have much time this summer for photographic experiments as he is carrying out a series of investigations into the air of mines. Has been experimenting with the cyanurets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6081

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.208 (C: RS:HS 25.8.38)
Summary:

Is sending him his chart of the stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3067

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.222
Summary:

Is thrilled about 4 aides to help with meteorological and magnetic observations. Points out that number of stations participating in horary observations increased to 22. Lists them. Hopes to go to Plymouth [B.A.A.S. meeting].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12309

From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.165
Summary:

Will be receiving the official news soon that JH has been nominated Knight Commander of the Order of Dannebrogg. New magnetic observatory to replace the old one. Is grateful for JH's excellent song about the telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6082

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.209
Summary:

JH's paper was read last evening and was well received. Astronomical Council has decided to print it immediately. Would like his opinion on the printing of various parts. Has paid John Arrowsmith's bill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1358

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.308
Summary:

Sends JH sample of chemicals and paper to make calotype himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5603

From:
Jean Baptiste Biot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.93
Summary:

Regarding his recent experiments with light in crystals of alum etc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6083

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[15 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.210 (C: RS:HS 25.8.39)
Summary:

Regarding the printing of the star map. Is pleased to hear that the FBs are coming to spend a few days at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12573

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hans Christian Oersted
Date:
[20 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.88
Summary:

Expresses his great appreciation for informing JH of the honor being conferred by making JH a Knight Commander of the ancient and venerable order of Danneborg.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11593

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[22 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.89
Summary:

Comments on a paper on the calotype by W. H. F. Talbot, adding some experiences of his own on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3672

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.15
Summary:

Reports on Francis Baily's accident and his progress. JH's 'stars' were brought to the R.A.S. and examined by Baily. Mrs. G. B. Airy's health improving. Notes William Whewell's planned marriage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11395

From:
John Gibson Lockhart
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.306
Summary:

Sends check for £100 being payment for JH's article on William Whewell's book. Will always be pleased to receive suggestions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3673

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.16 (C: RS:HS 25.9.7)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the news of Francis Baily; requests an update on his condition. Criticizes 'reduced map' prepared by [James] Basire. Has drawn up a catalogue to go with his paper, as RS requested, arranged in regions. Praises William Whewell's choice of a bride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3674

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.17
Summary:

Updates Francis Baily's medical condition, noting that it is more serious than RS had thought. Thinks [James] Basire missed JH's meaning. Suggests how to improve the engraving, perhaps using pewter. Explains that he wants the catalogue to serve the needs of expeditions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9117

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.195
Summary:

Thanks for JH's review of WW's Philosophy of the Inductive Sciences. Admits that too much of it was written in a 'spirit of needless pugnacity.' Believes that JH's and WW's views are closer than may appear.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8633

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[28 June 1841]
Source of text:
Getty Center
Summary:

[Composite letter written by JH, Margaret Herschel, and their daughter Caroline.] JH sends thanks to JC for gifts for the children and also sends JC some specimens of photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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