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Herschel9851

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.185
Summary:

Sending details of a case of mesmerism known to him. Met one of his sons the other day. Pleased to hear JH is to become a Crown Commissioner. Wishes Mr. Naish was accessible to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12568

From:
Giovanni Antonio Plana
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.438
Summary:

Asks for some of JH's memoirs to complete GP's collection. Has observed the comet recently discovered. Comments on one of GP's recent memoirs, and asks if JH has a copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3611

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[R.S.L. Council]
Date:
[6 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS RR.2.237
Summary:

Reports on paper by William Thomson on mathematical theory of magnetism. Approves paper, but believes JH lacks expertise to report properly on it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4195

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.299
Summary:

Sends JH copy of his address to Royal Geographical Society. Inquires about a means to make astronomical instruments steadier with poles devised by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4204

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[15 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.88
Summary:

Compliments WS on a written address. Describes how to set up a telescope to avoid unnecessary vibration; includes diagram.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5575

From:
Friedrich Eduard Beneke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.65
Summary:

Letter to accompany the second part of FB's popular psychology, together with more of FB's constant urging of the need for psychology in England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13776

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0127; Reel 1087
Summary:

Received Dr. [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell. Believes six-foot reflector could have been obtained as easily as a three-foot reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1685

From:
Alfred Smee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.171
Summary:

Comments on some of AS's writings, and on the effect of strong coffee on vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11789

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1850-7-20 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149
Summary:

Encloses copy of the letter he has written [1850-7-20] to the Secretary of the Admiralty.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11790

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-7-20 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.149bis
Summary:

TM's attention has been drawn to the question raised by Joseph Hume in the House of Commons regarding the use of the Cape Observatory. Will forward a copy of the weekly register and later a copy of the general report.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001095

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
Thomas Romney Robinson
Date:
26 July 1850
Source of text:
MM/16/132, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel3202

From:
John Phillips
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.132
Summary:

Asks JH to send copy of [T. R.] Robinson's memorial to John Russell on the southern telescope. Robinson's statement 'is wanted' for upcoming council meeting and has not yet arrived.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9852

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.186
Summary:

Sends a copy of the Globe newspaper with the critique on Karl Reichenbach. Sorry to hear JH will be travelling southwards. The West country is very attractive. Is pleased to hear JH is a Commissioner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3523

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 56 & C: TxU:H/L-0146; Reel 1054 inc
Summary:

Calls JF's attention to an article in which an answer is attempted to JF's objection to 'the argument from probability of a physical connection between individuals of a double star.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12731

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Empson
Date:
[27 July 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0146; Reel 1054
Summary:

[A. J.] Ellis was correct; JH used earlier version of proof by [C. F.] Gauss in Theoria Motus Corporum Coelestium [1809] and was not aware of newer proof. But Ellis's objection to JH's proof applies only to properties of space.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14835

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.70
Summary:

Astronomical queries, with particular reference to the Coal Sack. [Probably to JH, but unclear from letter.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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