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Herschel3482

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Sykes
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS MM 16.171
Summary:

Suggests course of action regarding 'Gen'l. Cullen's [?]' hydrometric observations submitted to R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11795

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.155
Summary:

Has forwarded four boxes of geological specimens by the Bosphorus; these are the illustrations for [Andrew] Bain's map. Peace is about to be declared in the Kaffir War. There have been several bush fires and one almost damaged Feldhausen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

RS-MM-001131

From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
William Henry Sykes
Date:
3 February 1852
Source of text:
MM/16/172, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society

Herschel6781

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.98
Summary:

Thanks for his help regarding his nephew. Hopes mild weather has not upset JH. Doubtless he has seen notes of the various observations of Saturn in R.A.S.M.N.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2007

From:
Reginald Stuart Poole
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.39
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation for position in Department of Antiquities at British Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13092

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.5; Reel 1055
Summary:

How should JH deal with Benedetto Pistrucci's sudden and temperamental resignation [as chief medallist]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12578

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[4 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.115
Summary:

The balances in the Mint are not adequate for the work WM wants to do.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2198

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.442
Summary:

Cannot nominate [Richard] Jones for position at Fenly. Has already given another name to the Queen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12769

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Drury Harness
Date:
[5 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0184.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

C. E. Trevelyan's corrections to report. Arrangement for disposing of refinery is officially ratified and may be mentioned. Include payments for Moneyers' equipment, but omit reference to standards. Trevelyan knows nothing of Benedetto Pistrucci's memorial.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5499

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.399 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Encloses recently received letters and a geological map. Shall he send it to Harley St.? There is a strong possibility that the Cape will get a transit circle. William Simms has a good object glass; does JH know anything about it?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13688

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0057.13; Reel 1087
Summary:

Forwards copy of memorial sent to all Cambridge University Commissioners by town clerk of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1784

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0635.2
Summary:

Would like the brief version of Richard Sheepshanks's paper to send to William Parsons.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel33

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.374.126
Summary:

A note about how to send mail to Richarda Airy in Madeira.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13093

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Edward Trevelyan
Date:
[10 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0482.6; Reel 1055
Summary:

Assignment of residences to Mint officials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6543

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Joshua Cooper
Date:
[10 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.116
Summary:

Returns EC's manuscript with some comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Richard Madox] Bromley
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0113; Reel 1054
Summary:

RB's certificates were issued in 1825 by now-abolished Mint Board. Explains reorganized administration of Mint.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel490

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
RGO 6.341.20
Summary:

Returns Richard Sheepshanks's papers with some comments [see GA's 1852-1-15].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel685

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
JHS 1.77
Summary:

About JH's health and MH's problems with her teeth, followed by a series of brief news items.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4196

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[11 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.117
Summary:

Discusses the naming of a Plateau of Brussels. Discusses names to go on list; gives JH's and Michael Faraday's recommendations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4364

From:
Hugh Lee Pattinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.145
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendation to R.S.L.; asks if JH can write a note so HP can continue for candidacy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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