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Herschel7281

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Daily News
Date:
1861-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.461
Summary:

Regarding the question of forged documents by the Indigo planters of Bengal and the advantages they hold over the Ryotts, who cannot read or write.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11434

From:
Edward Loyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.346
Summary:

Is sorry to hear that JH has been so unwell. The Rifle Association is to compete for prizes. Is JH in favor of the Association?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12296

From:
N. Newbon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.152
Summary:

Thanks for letter. Mrs. Moorsam was interred at Norwood Cemetery last Wednesday. NN's health is bad so son represented her. Bequests to Isabella and Caroline Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9347

From:
Johann Franz Encke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.101
Summary:

On the orbits of short period comets, and the shortening of such orbits.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11480

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.393
Summary:

The Governors find that many of the senior members favor Mr. Stute for the appointment, so in the circumstances thinks it best that JH's son should not appear as a candidate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4303

From:
Norton Shaw
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1861]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Informs JH that a printer will make multiple copies of a paper for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12058

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.424
Summary:

Regarding the geology of the Highlands. Will send him his own memoir. Will try at the next Council to obtain what JH wants.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10226

From:
Andrew Graham
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.112
Summary:

Is grateful for his prompt reply; it is just what he required. Has not heard the result of his application yet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10955

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.299
Summary:

Obliged for his note regarding the church rates. Comments on JH's views and gives summary of the work carried out by the local incumbent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10954

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[12 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.298 & 23.325
Summary:

Returns the petitions. Regarding the one for the maintenance of the church rates. Has qualms about signing this as he does not entirely agree with some of the statements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11090

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.426
Summary:

Is obliged for his note and statement on the necessity of pegs at the ends of the lines of the Great Pyramid; comments on this. Has seen Augustus De Morgan and explained his theories. Urges the need for a permanent practical geometrical gallery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7279

From:
Daily News
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.459
Summary:

Agrees with him on the subject of his note, but thinks it best not to print it as names would be demanded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7280

From:
Daily News
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.460
Summary:

If he has an opportunity he will use the information in his letter, but he will not disclose his identity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8170

From:
Matthew Digby Wyatt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.437
Summary:

Thanks for JH's memoir of Francis Baily. Will take down and store the hatchment put up for the late [Elizabeth] Bailey. To whom does it belong?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6447

From:
Richard Christopher Carrington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.215
Summary:

James Challis has proposed retiring from Cambridge Observatory. Would like JH's views on the matter of his chances of succeeding Challis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3115

From:
Tiburce Parmentier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.138
Summary:

Realizes that they have never been introduced. Nonetheless, requests JH's personal opinion on a matter of high importance to science. Asks JH to critique a memoir.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6448

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Christopher Carrington
Date:
[28 February 1861]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.216 & 23.326
Summary:

Has no means of knowing what course the University of Cambridge will take in the event of the resignation of James Challis. Hopes that RC will not cease from his astronomical labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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