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Herschel7652

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.6; Reel 10
Summary:

Ferry delayed by 19 July hurricane. Studying classical granite veins in Glen Tilt under [J. D.] Forbes's tutelage. Not disturbed by cost overrun of JH's catalogue of nebulae, but sorry that JH is 'so much vexed.' Simply tell R.S.L. committee that JH needs more money; do not worry about scruples.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7690

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.6.5; Reel 10
Summary:

Positions of new comet, calculated from 'Florence observations.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7147

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.357
Summary:

His family are now by the sea in Wales. Comments on translations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1702

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.188
Summary:

Paper prepared by JH is judged as being 'too deep' for the readers of the Cornhill Magazine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12972

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Smith
Date:
[6 August 1862]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0386; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.19)
Summary:

Withdraws article that JH submitted to Cornhill Magazine because, as GS noted, it was meant for different class of readers. But asks for 250 copies to be printed for JH's private circulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7957

From:
Elizabeth White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.224
Summary:

Sends Lady K. B. Kane's Dublin address. Describes former residence and neighborhood of Elizabeth Baily. EW's husband [Walpole] returned from Yorkshire Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7148

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.358
Summary:

Returns JH's manuscript on algebra. Wishes parts of it had been published. Wrote a treatise on mechanics, which he submitted to the University when applying for his present position. Regarding J. L. F. Bertrand and their papers on series.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4219

From:
Eyre B. Powell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.184
Summary:

Thanks JH for copy of Cape Observations; says it will be useful to students of Madras College. Remarks on double star observations of his own confirmed in Outlines Astr. Wants to start a double star catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7670

From:
William Parsons (Lord Rosse)
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.2.17; Reel 10
Summary:

Still searching for journal of WP's observations. Notes on micrometer used in measuring nebulae positions. WP's assistants are not qualified to make new measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel444

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[11 August 1862]
Source of text:
RGO 6.200.47
Summary:

Seeks state of the nebula catalogue so an accurate estimate of the remaining costs may be made [see GA's 1862-8-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3089

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.254
Summary:

Hopes he has not lost JH's friendship. AQ's son left military to help AQ. Death of Prince Albert was a shock.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7653

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.1.7; Reel 10
Summary:

Proposes continuing work on JH's [Catalogue of] Nebulae, and not worrying about funding. Gives details of money and time spent so far. Work is about half done.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1703

From:
George Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.189
Summary:

Relating to a paper JH sent in, and copies of another of JH's papers that have been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2561

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.469
Summary:

Sending autographs. Discusses the faculae on the eastern limb and the reception of JH's note at the R.A.S. [Frederick] Howlett is drawing a group of sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6616

From:
James Inglis Cochrane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.353
Summary:

Thanks for the first book of the Iliad. Did not realize that it had come from JH. Comments on the translation of Greek verses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5024

From:
Titus Armellini
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.405
Summary:

Giving information on his invention of the floating barometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3623

From:
G. Sabler
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.165
Summary:

Encloses GS's address in hopes of meeting esteemed JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7149

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[14 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.383
Summary:

On preparing convenient small tables to be carried with one; comments on concept formation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7150

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1862]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.359
Summary:

Does not use tables for rough and ready work, but backs his tables against the slide rule. Thanks for the dialogue ['On Atoms']. Regarding blind atoms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7705

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1862]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.10.2; Reel 10
Summary:

Forwarded JH's request for additional £16 [to publish map of nebulae] to [R.S.L. secretaries] William Sharpey and G. G. Stokes. Expects approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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