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Herschel11086

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.422
Summary:

Outlining a method for making star maps with a pyramid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8172

From:
James Wylde
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.439
Summary:

As editor for Griffin & Co., JW forwards latest proof for JH to check [see JW's 1860-9-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1979

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1980

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4245

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[7 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.310
Summary:

Asks WS opinion of attaining a civil pension for N. R. Pogson in honor of his astronomical accomplishment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6283

From:
John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.44
Summary:

Hopes that JH will reply for the 'visitors' at the forthcoming luncheon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4569

From:
Charles W. Tuttle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.451
Summary:

Requests a copy of JH's memoir on Caroline Herschel. Points out an error in the fifth edition of Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6318

From:
Henry Samuel Boase
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.80
Summary:

Is gratified by his kind remarks on his Philosophy of Nature. Regrets he failed to give due acknowledgement to JH's work, but will redress this in the future. Regarding the probable constitution of nature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4357

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.314
Summary:

N. R. Pogson appointed to Madras Observatory. Appointment includes a pension, so a civil pension will not be necessary.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5848

From:
Robert Brown
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.317
Summary:

His book on musical science is ready and a copy will be forwarded to him later when published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4598

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.318
Summary:

Refers to a discovery made at the R.S.L., which, despite being based on 'circumstantial evidence,' convinces WS of its truth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10439

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.317
Summary:

Is grateful for the gift of his Prelim. Discourse. Had to pay 4/8 excess postage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7340

From:
Benjamin Duprat
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.516
Summary:

Has dispatched Memoirs and Comptes rendus of the Academy. Regrets the delay, which is due to negligence on the part of the railway.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10440

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.318
Summary:

Thanks for the 4/8 postage. Query on William Hopkins's theory of the Earth's formation. Would be grateful for any scientific works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1817

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0639.2
Summary:

Circular letter advising of the availability of back copies of various Royal Observatory printed observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11805

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.165
Summary:

Grateful for JH's congratulations. News of the education of his own sons. Pleased to hear of Warren de La Rue's success with photographing the pink projections during the total darkness. Recent astronomical observations. News of the Cape Electric Telegraph. Mr. Wollaston (a nephew of W. H. Wollaston) is about to make a survey for the telegraph wire. Gives details of the electric clock in connection with the transit circle.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4117

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1860]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Details of Lady Grey's shipboard affair with the Admiral.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9511

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Robert FitzRoy
Date:
[22 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.311
Summary:

Asks for information about wrecks at sea and lives lost.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9795

From:
James Glaisher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.130
Summary:

Sending the quarters reports. Comments on these reports.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4057

From:
Robert FitzRoy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1860]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Tells JH he will search for the requested weather data. Encloses 'Weather Reports in the Newspaper.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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