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Herschel11159

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.47
Summary:

Has lately resumed the study of the theory of groups. Further comments on the French Academy and the award of the mathematical medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3091

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.256
Summary:

Sent information on meteor spotted in Belgium and in Germany. Has heard differing opinions on heights of meteors. Talks about statistics of population.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13357

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[7 April 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0558; Reel 1053
Summary:

Family eagerly awaits WJH's return home after ten years in India. JH is visiting cousins in Halton. Locations of WJH's brothers and sisters. If possible, stop in Malta and visit William Lassell's equatorial reflector. Alexander Herschel will lecture on meteors at Royal Institution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1301

From:
Edward Twisleton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.86
Summary:

Reminds JH that the Public School Commissioners are still awaiting JH's response to the invitation to comment on the direction of education [see ET's 1862-11-13].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13043

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[11 April 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0456; Reel 1055
Summary:

Thanks for help in Mrs. Baldwin's affairs. JH's family's health is improving. Major house repairs in progress.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1302

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Montague Bernard
Date:
1863-4-11 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.87a
Summary:

In response to the request [see Edward Twisleton's 1863-4-10] to comment on mathematics and physical science education for the Public School Commissioners, JH urges that more teaching be done in these areas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1500

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[13 April 1863]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.4 (C: RS:HS 11.428 & 24.15)
Summary:

Received some proof sheets this morning of the Appendix to CL's book on the Antiquity of Man. Has read through the book with great interest. Comments on various points. Will have to revise their ideas on the length of human existence. Has had another letter from Twisleton so supposes he must try and write on science in schools. Have had sickness for the first three months of the year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9475

From:
Henry W. Field
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.221
Summary:

Would like photographs of JH, one for himself and one for the American Philosophical Society. Busy at the Mint. Issue of bronze coinage continues. Supplying foreign Mints with his gas apparatus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12061

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.427
Summary:

Outlining the requirements for the new Assistant Secretary at the Geographical Society. Gave Frank Buckland encouragement last week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7698

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Heinrich Louis d'Arrest
Date:
[24 April 1863]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 12/1.8.9; Reel 10
Summary:

[JH's summary of letter] Instructions and corrections relative to data on nebula for JH's catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12062

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.428
Summary:

Attended the lectures given by JH's son at the [Royal Institution] and Michael Faraday and Bence Jones think he should not be considered for the post at the Geographical as he is cut for more scientific things. Would like JH's views.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13605

From:
Jean Reynaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.479
Summary:

Talks about variations in climate, glaciers, and compares climates of various historical periods. JR is writing about such matters in a second edition of one of his works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12241

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 April 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.98
Summary:

Grateful for letters and enclosures. Has been ill himself, but is pleased to hear those at Collingwood are well. Hopes the prospect of Alexander [Herschel]'s appointment will be realized.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3569

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
28 April [1863?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.411 (C: RI 519)
Summary:

Thanks for a gift.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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