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Herschel4001

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
1846-[4]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

[Written as a family letter.] JH has corrected the first proof sheet of his Cape Results. Reports that Biela's Comet has been found to be a double comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6754

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.72
Summary:

Returns the account of Lord Rosse's telescope with many thanks. Weather has not been good for observations, but gives some observations on the comets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1086

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[2 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.32
Summary:

Continues JH's defense of Laplace's writings on probabilities [see JH's 1845-12-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1087

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Stuart Mill
Date:
[3 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.6.33
Summary:

A note to accompany a working out in convenient form an example of Laplace's probability ideas. [Enclosure not found.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9150

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.203
Summary:

Planning to edit a volume of hexameter verse translations. Wishes to include JH's translation of Friedrich Schiller's 'The Walk.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10769

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.122
Summary:

Has been pursuing his magnetic experiments with crystals and will be publishing a memoir on them. Comments on these experiment. Is there a difference in the mass of the earth at the poles?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4126

From:
Charles Piazzi Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.226
Summary:

Describes conditions and instruments at Edinburgh Observatory. Observatory assistant Alexander Wallace works on reduction of Thomas Henderson's transit observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12313

From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.169
Summary:

Sending a German translation of an unfinished work of HO. Regrets that so few people can read the Danish language. Is grateful for JH's papers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11977

From:
John Stuart Mill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.339
Summary:

JH's second letter has convinced him. Has now written a new conclusion to the chapter showing the principles of P. S. Laplace in a new light. Does not think Laplace's example is a fair type. Has already rewritten the chapter on the Doctrine of Chances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[8 April 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.4; Reel 1058
Summary:

Reports that Biela's Comet split into two comets; JH has observed it several times. 30-40 pages of JH's Cape Results have been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[11 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.47 (C: RS:HS 25.9.22)
Summary:

Does not possess enough knowledge of F. W. Bessel's writing to compose more than a brief obituary on him. Would like RS to help [A. B.] Orlebar of the Bombay Observatory by providing a corresponding observation of the occultation of alpha Virginis on 19 January.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2964

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[12 April 1846]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #23 (C: Académie belgique: #24)
Summary:

Looks to reap fruits of observations. AQ's treatise on atmospheric waves has not arrived. R.S.L. has refused to 'receive and retain works communicated through them.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1528

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. M.
Date:
[16 April 1846]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.13
Summary:

Compliments of JH and his wife.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4533

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[16 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.269
Summary:

Believes Beta Ursae Minoris to be a slow variable star. Remarks on diminution of the star's brightness between 1840 and 1841.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4559

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.288
Summary:

Receives report on poor state of Paramatta Observatory. Encloses letter from Thomas Brisbane, who believes James Dunlop should be removed from his post of authority there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3960

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[20 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.271
Summary:

Suggests method to check the effectiveness of James Dunlop's work at Paramatta Obsrvatory..

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4583

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
1846-[4-22 or later]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Describes controversy over his father's discovery of two satellites of Saturn in detail. Hopes to publish Cape Results before end of year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4200

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.289
Summary:

Sends copy of James Graham's letter concerning transfer of Paramatta Observatory to government authority. Thanks JH for advice on the matter. Discusses methods of magnitude estimation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7396

From:
William Smith Williams
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 April 1846]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 5/2.1.5 verso; Reel 8
Summary:

Smith, Elder & Co. received JH's revised proofs. Encloses page of 'Reduced Observations' for JH's approval. Details of printing process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12047

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.411
Summary:

Giving days on which the Council could be called. Who shall be president of Section 'A'. Could JH think of suitable persons for Chairmen and Secretaries? Sir J. Richardson is on the spot and will be president of the zoologists.

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John Herschel Project
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