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Herschel6488

From:
Michel Chevalier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.254
Summary:

Has finished his essay and returns to the subject of gold. Cites articles.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1117

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[1 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.10.14
Summary:

Is willing to have his review sent on to the author, [C. P.] Smyth; asks GS to send the R.S.L.'s copy of Keith Johnson's Physical Atlas to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11260

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Lassell
Date:
[1 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.151 & 23.212
Summary:

Wishes all success to his proposed visit to Malta. Has been able to find the volumes of R.A.S.M.N. Comments on WL's system of levers for his telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5381

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.328
Summary:

Regarding a suitable engraving of William Herschel to be added to William Walker's engraving of a meeting at the Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4247

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[1857-11-8 or earlie
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Has heard WS is publishing an English translation of François Arago's astronomical writings. Urges against including Arago's lectures if the Italian translation is indicative of their level of accuracy. Lists numerous errors in that edition. [Marked 'not sent.' Note added to CDraft (RS:HS 25.13.13) states: 'A letter differently worded but noting some of these points, but not all (for particular reasons) if I remember right was sent.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4509

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[8 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.213
Summary:

Pleased that WS included François Arago's lectures in his compilation. Believes the Italian edition could have been better edited. Remarks on the Leviathan problem.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12205

From:
William Keith Murray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.62
Summary:

Is pleased that JH approves of the photographs. Previously purchased W. H. Smyth's equatorial, the tube and object-glass made by [Thomas?] Cooke. Had a visit from Smyth recently and he advised WM to prepare a paper for the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7074

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.304
Summary:

Has the proofs. Gives some queries concerning them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13040

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0453; Reel 1055
Summary:

Sends £100 check for JS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11261

From:
William Lassell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.152
Summary:

Thanks for his suggestions respecting the mode of observation by collimator; will give it careful consideration. Sends two photographs of the method of mounting his observation tower.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4279

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.305
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on several persons and for suggestion concerning the Leviathan. Remarks on R. C. Carrington's circumpolar star work. Writes to R.S.L. Council concerning François Arago's nomination for medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7075

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.305
Summary:

S. J. Loyd (1st Baron Overstone) has agreed that the papers be presented to the Crown. Pray let him have his proof as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel718

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[15 November 1857]
Source of text:
JHS 1.111
Summary:

Sends reports about sons Alexander and John at [Charles] Pritchard's school; there follow a number of minor matters of household information; JH will be very busy in the coming week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4332

From:
Ann Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.216
Summary:

Leviathan successfully launched. Forwards papers from W. H. Smyth. Congratulates JH on coming 'happy event' [marriage of Margaret Herschel].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5860

From:
John Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.329
Summary:

Is grateful for the copies of his essays, which he treasures. Hopes his anxiety for his son in India will be groundless.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7076

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[26 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.215
Summary:

A proposition in perspective, and some nonsense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7077

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.306
Summary:

Write to Mr. Richerly for as many as he wants. Has sent proof to George Peacock; might send one to the Dean of Salisbury. County persons are capital people for their purposes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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