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Herschel10454

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.332
Summary:

Elements of the new comet observed at Regent's Park.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14333

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0495; Reel 1093
Summary:

Encloses copy of 29 July 1846 letter from G. B. Airy, who refuses to act on any further recommendations from Board of Visitors so long as James South is member of Board. Insinuations by South in R. H. Inglis's motion before House of Commons are deemed malevolent by Airy, who no longer considers South competent to guide scientific inquiry.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8115

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John James Waterston
Date:
[3 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.381 (C: 22.278)
Summary:

Not surprised that scientific journals decline simple mechanical explanation of heat based on principle of conservation of vis viva. Admits that it has advocates, but JH has no time to devote to it. [JH's annotation: Not sent. Waterston gave no address but 'London'.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10234

From:
Asa Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.121
Summary:

Has sent to the R.S.L. Vol. 2 of the Memoirs of the American Academy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12974

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[4 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0388; Reel 1054
Summary:

Received WS's note about G. B. Airy's action regarding new warrant for Board of Visitors. Feels that Airy's cooperation is necessary in light of anomalous position of one board member. Recommends referring matter to Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel413

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.193.133 (C: RGO 6.193.134)
Summary:

Cannot find F. W. Bessel's letter [see JH's 1846-7-31]; believes GA returned it to JH a long time ago.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2498

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.359
Summary:

Discusses his explosive matter [see CS's 1846-3-24], which can discharge rifles and cannons. Four ounces of his gun cotton demolished an old tower in town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14460

From:
Richard Taylor and John Edward Taylor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0549; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received £450 today from B.A.A.S. treasurer for printing N. L. Lacaille's catalog of stars and J. J. L. Lalande's Histoire céleste.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2503

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1846-8-8 or later?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.364
Summary:

In London to demonstrate gun cotton. Wants JH to mention his name to influential members of government. Promises JH will be surprised at its 'wonderful effects.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14457

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0545.1; Reel 1093
Summary:

Unable to publish catalogs in time for meeting.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel85

From:
Robert Main
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1846]
Source of text:
RGO 6.368.681
Summary:

Acknowledges, in G. B. Airy's absence, receipt of a letter from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3782

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0545.2; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks for JH's encouragement. Sends three bills for publication expenses [regarding J. J. L. Lalande's Catalogue of Those Stars in the Histoire céleste française. Letter completed 1846-8-16.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8630

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julia Margaret Cameron
Date:
[15 August 1846]
Source of text:
Getty Center
Summary:

Thanks JC for the writing material [?] JC sent. Pleased at the prospect of JH's eldest son [William] serving in the East India Company. Discusses developments in India and some chemical processes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14306

From:
E. Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 August 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0469; Reel 1093
Summary:

Received JH's order for £21.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4575

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.291
Summary:

Discusses magnitude determination. Refers to incident in which one of WS's sons will be removed from his position but not given poor references. W. S. Jacob sends double star measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2499

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.360
Summary:

Thanks JH for kind letter. Asks JH to write letters of introduction to various people. Thinks [Roderick] Murchison will give good advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3285

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[23 August 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/35
Summary:

Wonders how [Christian?] Schönbein, who is in London, could best exhibit explosives. Hopes RM will attend upcoming meeting; [William] Stratford, who is ill, cannot. [Francis] Baily, [Thomas] Henderson, and [R.] Harris have died working on 'fatal' catalogue Stratford is doing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2500

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.361
Summary:

Thanks JH for interest in his gun cotton. Will demonstrate its use next week. Includes list of items he will need to perform experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1556

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles William Pasley
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 41964.271
Summary:

The chemist C. F. Schönbein has invented a form of 'explosive cotton' and is looking for an opportunity to demonstrate it. JH is asking CP to help arrange matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John T. Towson
Date:
[24 August 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.358 (C: RS:HS 22.279)
Summary:

Discusses JT's method for Great Circle sailing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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