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Herschel11996

From:
D. C. E. van Monckhoven
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.358
Summary:

Sending an incomplete copy of the fourth edition of his own book [Traité général de photographie] on photography, which he would like to dedicate to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7659

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862-1 to 1862-8]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.13; Reel 10
Summary:

Not surprised that actual costs [of publishing JH's catalogue of nebulae] departed from estimates. Reports vote by [R.S.L.] committee. Does not believe publication will be expensive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6672

From:
Henry C. Criswick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.376
Summary:

Is grateful that he has been allowed to dedicate his book to JH. Will incorporate the suggestions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12825

From:
Henry Michael Jenkins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862 to 1868]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0232.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

[Printed notice] Solicitation by Geological Society of contributions for Charles Nichols, 22-year member who has 'fallen into...difficulty.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4532

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses plans for a hot-air balloon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6240

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Receives report from Crystal Palace concerning balloon test.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7679

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.14 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Notes on trapping air at different elevations [during balloon ascent]. G. B. Airy and JH will be absent. W. H. Sykes will arrive this evening. Will make another ascent Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6499

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862-1]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.265
Summary:

Is glad his article on central forces pleased him. Sends one of his latest solutions. Would like a few lines by way of a testimonial. Has been unfortunate when applying for positions as he has lacked support.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14717

From:
Mr. Abinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0917.1; Reel 1083
Summary:

Requests donation to hospital.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10264

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Robert Grove
Date:
1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.379
Summary:

Thanks for JG's Correlation of Physical Forces; JH is still uncertain about the nature of heat.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7667

From:
William Watkiss Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1862?]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.12 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Brings coincidence to JH's attention. Believes WL's essay was 'worthy of a better fate.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6498

From:
Matthew Collins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
4] January [1862
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.264
Summary:

Sorry to hear that the almanac did not reach him. Would be glad for any of JH's comments. Has put previous address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3267

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.157
Summary:

Invites JH to meeting of Balloon Committee and updates everything in previous letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2560

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.468
Summary:

Discusses a depression on a heliograph, which he cannot reconcile with [Frederick] Howlett's observations. Conjectures over-exposure in printing may be the culprit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10500

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.377
Summary:

Regarding the apparent disappearance of a nebula. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6589

From:
George F. Chambers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.330
Summary:

Will be pleased to furnish details of instruments used in a future edition. What does JH think of his attempts to copy his originals?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11421

From:
Edward Joseph Lowe
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.332
Summary:

Requesting JH to propose EL as a candidate for the R.S.L. The B.A.A.S. meeting will be in Nottingham in 1863. Has been to Spain to observe the eclipse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3511

From:
William Henry Sykes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.158
Summary:

Asks for JH's opinion on balloon ascents, to be presented at next Balloon Committee meeting. Explains enclosed letters and diagrams regarding ascents; mentions that new thermometer suggested by JH is under construction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10501

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 January 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.378
Summary:

Cannot see how there can be two opinions regarding JH's catalogue of nebulae. Suitable work for the R.A.S. to publish. Further regarding the lost nebula in Taurus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9211

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[22 January 1862]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207102 (C: RS:HS 23.359)
Summary:

Thanks for volume three of WW's Plato edition. Responds to WW's comments on JH's translation of the first section of Homer's Iliad.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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