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From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.370 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Sending him the last Comptes rendus that can go by post. Hopes he can arrange some other method. Is always pleased to receive his publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Hayler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 2/1.2; Reel 5
Summary:

Long-time servant at Collingwood, first of Jesse Gregson, then to G. N. Collingwood. Able to care for poultry, dairy, or gardens. Received 'orders to leave Elpick' in March but begs permission to remain as JH's servant.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Vernon Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.18
Summary:

Writing on behalf of Lord John Russell, asks JH to notify the persons JH has selected to teach at the Cape of Good Hope to visit RS at the Colonial Office.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Philip Melvill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.33
Summary:

Sending a list of the principal instruments possessed by Lt. Col. George Everest. Also the last report made by Everest of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.436
Summary:

Comments on JH's laying to rest of William Herschel's 40-foot telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.361
Summary:

Has read over all JH's report. Makes suggestions for alterations and omissions to bring it into line with the wishes of Council.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.80
Summary:

Discusses corrections and title page of a report. Discusses the damage to Charles Riddell's instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
[Edward Joshua Cooper]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 5/4.8 verso; Reel 8
Summary:

Recalls earlier letter in which [EC] made suggestions to JH for improving Daguerreotype.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Michael Faraday
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.182
Summary:

As JH has tried many varnishes he wonders if he has ever tried shellac. Has tried it on specimens of brass. Many thanks for his invitation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Rowan Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1840]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Confides that the past year has been 'a sombre one ... but not unhappy.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Robert Vernon Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.37
Summary:

Writing on behalf of John Russell, asks that JH inquire about the suitability of T. J. Paterson for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Mentions Thomas McBean.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.22
Summary:

Thanks JH for offer of financial assistance which he declines. Expresses concern over the impending decision concerning his pension. Discusses arrangements for his family's voyage to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.437
Summary:

On the effect of JH's visit to Nantes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.200
Summary:

Hopes to send him the lease tomorrow. If JH is coming to town will be able to see him after 10 a.m. Has written to Mr. Forbes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1840]
Source of text:
RGO 6.192.395
Summary:

A note, sent with the manuscript papers of Stephen Groombridge, to JH as President of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.436
Summary:

Very pleased to hear that GP received the gold medal of the R.A.S. Sends instructions for receiving. Packet from JH with a portrait of JH has not arrived; could JH send another?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Theophilus Boileau
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.82
Summary:

The magnetometer will not be in position tomorrow. J. C. Melvill wants to know if JH has written since his last packet. Thanks for adding name to his own certificate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.362
Summary:

Sends a copy of his work on the tides. S. D. Poisson's theory is noticed near the end of the 2nd volume of Mécanique. Thinks some experiments are necessary to find the effect of the sun on climate. Has received a note from the Treasury.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Simms
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.206
Summary:

Instruments JH referred to may not be best for JH's purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Henry Perigal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.366
Summary:

Invites JH to visit HP to see the machine drawings being made [see HP's 1839-8-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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