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Herschel12064

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.430
Summary:

President of the R.S.L. has suggested that RM should propose Sir Henry Barkly as a fellow. Comments on Barkly's work in geography and geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7338

From:
Edwin Dunkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.514
Summary:

Is sorry the publication of his own paper on solar motion was too late for JH to notice it in his new edition of the Outlines Astr.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12926

From:
Walter White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 November 1863]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0339.2; Reel 1054
Summary:

Notice of annual election of R.S.L. council and officers on 30 Nov. 1863.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11161

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.49, 54, 55
Summary:

Sending a demonstration of the last theorem of Pierre Fermat, which has been the subject of a prize of the Academy many times. Would like his views on the logic. Arthur Cayley has done everything possible to prevent TK from winning the Academy medal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11165

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.53
Summary:

Hopes he glanced at the last words of TK's article on the polyhedra in the R.S.L. Proceedings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4132

From:
William Trant, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.370
Summary:

Reports that 100 copies of the Leeds essay JH requested will be ready the next day. Thanks JH for his understanding concerning the error in The Leeds Mercury [see WT's 1863-10-29].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11162

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.50
Summary:

Finds part of his proof was defective, but it makes no difference to the final result.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4389

From:
William Trant, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.371
Summary:

Sends copies of 'The Yard, the Pendulum, and the Metre' published by Leeds Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10241

From:
Charles Grey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.128
Summary:

At Turners Hill near East Grinstead is a pond, which feeds the Rivers Medway and Ouse.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7159

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.367
Summary:

Regarding a suitable length for the proposed metric system. Hopes the metrical people will continue to agitate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10242

From:
Charles Grey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.129
Summary:

Would be pleased to show JH the pond, but thinks it should be carefully examined before any reference is made to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6608

From:
Alexander R. Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.345
Summary:

Thanks for sending him his essay on the yard, pendulum and metre. Hopes it will engage the attention of the public. A measure of 50" would be very convenient.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4877

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.264 (C: RGO 6.255.232)
Summary:

Regarding the Proceedings of the Southern Telescope Committee.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Biddell Airy
Date:
[22 November 1863]
Source of text:
RGO 6.255.92 (C: RGO 6.255.233 inc)
Summary:

Sends GA [see GA's 1863-11-21] JH's copy of the Melbourne telescope correspondence and reports; needs information from GA and Edwin Dunkin about the sun's motion, although JH questions some of Dunkin's work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6351

From:
Emma Buckle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 November [1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.115
Summary:

Would like JH's support for sending a memorial to the Lords of the Treasury for a Civil List pension for herself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[23 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.23
Summary:

Response to some papers sent to R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8648

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Griffith
Date:
[23 November 1863]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Has learned JH has been named to the B.A.A.S. 'Committee of Weights and Measures.' Requests addresses for various members of the committee so that JH can send each a copy of a paper JH published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6844

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.152
Summary:

Thinks it possible that a letter he wrote to Charles Pritchard may have been passed to JH. Thinks there is some substance in James Nasmyth's claim on seeing 'Willow leaves' on the surface of the sun.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12242

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.99
Summary:

Will call on W. Bonsey on his way to Devon and may be able to give a valuation of the house and grounds at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11163

From:
Thomas P. Kirkman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 November 1863]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.51
Summary:

Having sent a bad proof, now sends a sound one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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