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Herschel6602

From:
John George Children
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.339
Summary:

Has sent the aneroid barometer to [Edward] Dent's, who will give it to the messenger when he calls.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2920

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.410 (C: TxU:H/M-1031.2; Reel 1083)
Summary:

Alexander von Humboldt requests that JH answer questions about 'coal sacks (plur.)' [Coal Sack of the Southern heavens].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2501

From:
Christian F. Schönbein
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1850-8-7.
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.362
Summary:

Forwards results of experiment on influence of solar light on the chemical action of oxygen. Asks JH to experiment further and to give CS his views on the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Alexander von Humboldt
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.89 (C: TxU:H/M-1031.3; Reel 1083)
Summary:

Offers some information on 'Coal Sacks' in Southern Cross [see AH's 1850-7-31]. Happy to hear that volume 3 of Kosmos is near completion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13832

From:
William Empson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0179; Reel 1087
Summary:

Death of WE's child. Will return to [Haileybury]. Encloses letter from [A. J.] Ellis. Let Ellis know if JH wants to see Ellis's works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4319

From:
Giovanni Santini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.349
Summary:

Gets copy of Cape Observations through ministry. May visit England to meet with JH and G. B. Airy. Sends observations of Biela's Comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10717

From:
Alexander von Humboldt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.71
Summary:

Is grateful for his constructive letter on the Coal Sack. Regarding the work of the Schlaginweit brothers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11557

From:
J. Riedl-Sevenstern
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.474
Summary:

Has made a globe of J. H. Mädler's lunar observations. Would JH accept one as a gift; if so, how can he send it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4829

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.219 (C: RGO 6.119.188)
Summary:

Committee set up by the B.A.A.S. to consider methods of observing the forthcoming eclipse of the sun; observations on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel280

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
1850-8-18 or later
Source of text:
RGO 6.119.190
Summary:

Is just leaving for France, and has time only for a few thoughts in response to GA's 1850-8-18.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12080

From:
John Murray [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.447
Summary:

JH's obliging note concerning corrections to the maps in JM's Handbook for France has been sent to him at Knock. Would like to present the appropriate handbook should JH or his friends visit the Continent. Admiralty Manual has now been all sold and a new edition is required; has JH any alterations or suggestions?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6468

From:
James Challis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.236
Summary:

Is glad to hear that he can retain the Adams prize essay for a further period. Is pleased that William Lassell has discovered a second satellite of Neptune. Regarding shooting stars seen on 9 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9176

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[21 August 1850]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20779 (C: RS:HS 23.90)
Summary:

Discusses JH's chemical experiences with sulphuret of lead. Leaves for the continent 'on Monday next.' Has conditionally accepted a position on the Royal Commission on the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8567

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[22 August 1850]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.196(1)
Summary:

Declines offer of support. JH does not wish to become involved in politics, representing Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7011

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.260
Summary:

Guessed the name of his friend. Has not read the article attentively yet. If JH is in the south of France he may meet H. P. Brougham (Baron Brougham and Vaux) opticizing. Picked up an old book on the reformation of the calendar owned by C. Clavius 1556. Has sent to Rome for signature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9853

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.187
Summary:

Congratulations on his success. Outlines persons to call on when in France. Met H. S. Fox-Strangways (3rd Earl of Ilchester) at Exeter. Has met a friend who has read Karl Reichenbach's book and believed it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10175

From:
John Henry Griesbach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.62
Summary:

Has been unable to carry on his astronomical pursuits for the past three years. Would like to visit JH to see the construction of his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9854

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.188
Summary:

Thinks JH is the man for Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14795

From:
George Grey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 August 1850]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1223; Reel 1060
Summary:

Royal warrant appointing John Graham, George Peacock, JH, John Romilly, and Adam Sedgwick to constitute Cambridge University Commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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