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Herschel4563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[20 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.268
Summary:

Suggests trustees of British Museum make an offer for Mme. Witte's lunar model. Cape Results at press. Observed double comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE289

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
23 Feb 1846
Source of text:
HS 16.353, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2662

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.353
Summary:

Delighted that her paper was read at Royal Society. Discusses discovery of new planet [Neptune], and the future. Asks about his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4452

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.287
Summary:

Double star orbits not ready; R.A.S. waiting for JH's new calculating method. Reads accounts of Biela's Comet. Describes Edinburgh Observatory in detail.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11975

From:
John Stuart Mill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.337
Summary:

Thanks for his remarks, which will be attended to. Comments on the various alterations he will make in line with JH's criticisms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1295

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hugh Falconer
Date:
[2 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.71
Summary:

The committee dealing with applying to the government for aid should meet soon, and so JH wants some questions answered from one of the authors of Fauna Antiqua Sivalensis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3235

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[10 March 1846]
Source of text:
EUL:Gen523/4/31
Summary:

Has unsuccessfully tried to get in touch with [Hugh] Falconer and Falconer's publisher about obtaining further government aid for Falconer's research. Hopes RM, JH's fellow B.A.A.S. committee member, can help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12045

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.409
Summary:

Thanks for his congratulations. Gives a resume of the events leading up to the knighthood. Saw Hugh Falconer yesterday. Sister-in-law has just died.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1296

From:
Hugh Falconer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.72 & 73
Summary:

As HF is likely to be immediately ordered back to India, he is in no position to prepare himself to appear before the government seeking funds to publish Fauna Antiqua Sivalensis. Encloses a brief statement to the above effect to be read to the B.A.A.S. committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10451

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.329
Summary:

Has not been able to secure any angles of Gamma Virginis due to poor weather. Perplexed over the difference between J. H. Mädler and W. R. Dawes. George Bishop will be pleased to send any measures he may require.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1842

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
17 March 1846
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.188
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9439

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.188
Summary:

Has a sufficient quantity of heavy glass at his disposal and offers some to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1959

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
1846-[3-18 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0591.3; Reel 1058
Summary:

A collection of birthday greetings from JH, his wife, Margaret, and seven of their children, six of whom wrote their greetings in German. JH refers to Biela's Comet having thrown off a portion of itself, producing what JH calls a 'Double Comet.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12312

From:
Hans Christian Oersted
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.168
Summary:

Printed notice of thanks for memoir presented by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2907

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.397
Summary:

Circular announcing that [Theodor] Brorsen in Kiel has discovered a new comet. HS adds note that F. W. Bessel has died.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6753

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.71
Summary:

Thanks for the Cometen Circular. Observations of comets he has recently carried out. Thanks for the book on the telescope of William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2497

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.358
Summary:

Discovered an agent that renders his paper tough and waterproof. Sends sample for JH's inspection. Treated paper is highly explosive and can discharge a gun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13750

From:
George Bishop
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0105; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received JH's check for £300 for Harris family. Measurements of Gamma Virginis made by W. R. Dawes under GB's direction. Will send future observations to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3703

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[26 March 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.46 (C: RS:HS 25.9.22)
Summary:

Has received the prints of the portrait of Francis Baily. Finds them impressive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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Faraday1854

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
27 March 1846
Source of text:
RS MS HS 7.189
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project
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