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Herschel4473

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.319
Summary:

Sends letter from Mr. Rüppell, who wishes to get a copy of R.A.S. medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel443

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[2 July 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.42
Summary:

In view of the additional costs, should the nebula catalogue be reduced to a 'working list', or should JH go back to the R.S.L. for more money [see GA's 1862-6-29]?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4262

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[2 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.380
Summary:

Suggests Mr. Rüppell apply to Council of R.A.S. for copy of medal. Mentions the head on the medal is [Isaac] Newton's, not William Herschel's.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5734

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward William Brayley
Date:
[3 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.223 & 23.381
Summary:

Sorry to hear of his illness. Answers to his queries regarding the colloid state of ice. Cannot agree about metals of alkalis and earths uncombined in the earth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5735

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.224
Summary:

Was pleased to obtain JH's news regarding ice. Agrees with him about metals of alkalis in the earth. Further regarding volcanoes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11489

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.402
Summary:

JH's conjectures are natural but Augustus De Morgan had nothing to do with JL's Treatise on Probability. JL wrote it in conjunction with J. E. Drinkwater Bethune, although the title page does not show the names of the authors. Understands what JH means about the moon but cannot see what will be gained. Sorry to hear of JH's mishap.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1701

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.187
Summary:

Relating to writing for the Cornhill Magazine, and spare copies of the Cape Results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11278

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.181
Summary:

Outlining events in the projected balloon ascent by Messrs. James Glaisher and Henry Coxwell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7674

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.3.6 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Stormy night followed by calm morning. Balloon is now filling for 9 a.m. liftoff.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12601

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 July 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0021; Reel 1054
Summary:

After collecting and reducing all nebula observations by JH and William Herschel, JH objects to GA's suggestion that JH should pay for calculations needed to prepare catalogue of nebulae. Hesitates to request additional funds from R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2543

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.452
Summary:

Thanks JH for translation of Iliad. AS's health has been poor. Invites the Herschels to Norwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11626

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
E[dward] Loyd
Date:
[24 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.382
Summary:

Writes to ask EL a series of questions about probabilities related to shooting at targets, with variations in the size and shape of the targets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7669

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.15; Reel 10
Summary:

Assistant Samuel Hunter will send WP's observations to JH. Original intent was to confirm JH's nebulae, but WP soon found new nebulae. Trouble finding good assistants. Note on new transit instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7146

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.356
Summary:

Should not imagine that he is declining when a hot day comes along. Regarding Thomas Harriot and his theological views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5736

From:
Edward William Brayley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.225
Summary:

Sends articles he has written for the English Encyclopaedia. Still awaiting results of the professorship at Addiscombe.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8392

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
26 July [1862?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.277
Summary:

Thanks JH for mentioning HH's paper. Attributes electrical phenomena to 'a material element,' perhaps a modified form of ether, distinct from other matter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6265

From:
William Henry Bateson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.26
Summary:

If he intends attending the B.A.A.S. meeting in October he hopes that he will stay at St. John's Lodge. Lady and Miss Herschel are welcome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8709

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[30 July 1862]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:

Discusses various etymologies, some coming out of JH's efforts to translate Homer's Iliad. Also discusses a book sale and some anagrams.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7956

From:
Elizabeth White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.223
Summary:

Lady K. B. Kane will erect tablet to her aunt Elizabeth Baily in Thatcham Church. Comments on International [Exhibition].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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