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Herschel4175

From:
William Trant, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.373
Summary:

Thanks JH for advice on the pursuit of astronomy, especially concerning the importance of mathematics. Desires to know astronomy not just as a 'pleasurable companion' but as a 'bosom friend.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8943

From:
Capel H. Berger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1925 (Sept. 17, 1864), 375 & London Times (Sept. 20, 1864), p. 7, co
Summary:

Requests that JH join many other scientists in signing a declaration in support of scripture.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[James Calder] Stewart
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0458; Reel 1055
Summary:

JH's India [H.E.I.C.] investments. Looking forward to seeing John [Herschel; son of JH] when he returns on leave.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[John Benjamin Smith]
Date:
[5 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Thanks JS for JS's speech. Discusses in detail JS's views on the introduction of a gold currency into India. Believes that this is a necessity and explains why. Notes problems and advantages involved in the circulation of money based on two standards, silver and gold.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Capel H. Berger
Date:
[6 September 1864]
Source of text:
Athenaeum, #1925 (Sept. 17, 1864), 375 & London Times (Sept. 20, 1864), p. 7, co
Summary:

Gives his reasons for declining to join with over two hundred other scientists in signing the 'Declaration' regarding science and scripture [which was at that time being circulated].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1916

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the Athenaeum
Date:
[6 September 1864]
Source of text:
WT B.14
Summary:

Sends a circular and JH's response to it for possible publication.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8657

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J[ohn] B[enjamin] Smith
Date:
[7 September 1864]
Source of text:
Manchester Central Library
Summary:

Since writing JH's 1864-9-5 on JS's ideas regarding the introduction of a gold standard for India, JH has learned that 'the Sovereign is to be circulated at 10 Rupees.' JH discusses what he foresees as the results of this action. Offers suggestions for the future.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10540

From:
George C. Hodgkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.417
Summary:

Tried Kew and the Admiralty for actinometers but had to obtain one from Henry Barrow in the end, which was broken en route. Thinks these are too fragile for mountain climbing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1917

From:
William Hepworth Dixon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1864]
Source of text:
WT B.15
Summary:

Wants to send JH's reply to the circular [see JH's 1864-9-6] to the author of the circular, and allow him to reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel890

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[11 September 1864]
Source of text:
JHS 5.10
Summary:

Is pleased with the new wife of son William; JH is very supportive of son John's developing interest in language [an interest of JH's]; JH has not heard of any proposed Himalayan observatory; is sending a copy of his nebula catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel892

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
1864-9-12 or later
Source of text:
JHS 5.12
Summary:

Refers son John to JH's Meteorology for help with the mechanics of dynamic wave curves; encourages John to do good whenever he has the opportunity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7172

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.374
Summary:

Regarding the antiquity of the + and - signs. Origin of quid vides.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7173

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[15 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.60
Summary:

On algebraic signs, riddles, and the state of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7174

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.375
Summary:

Hears that JH sits in his study with a stove. This is unhealthy for anyone with bronchial tendencies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10541

From:
George C. Hodgkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.418
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's reply. Gives reasons why he was looking for smaller and more portable instruments to take with him to the Alps.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Tyndall2140

From:
John Tyndall
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
17th Sep. 1864.
Source of text:
HS 394a; MS JT/1/TYP/2/528, RS; RI
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Tyndall Project

Herschel3565

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.394a (C: RI 528)
Summary:

Regrets 'stupidity' of Italian post office, which lost note sent to JH suggesting reprinting of passage from Treatise Astr. of 1833 on operations of sun in second edition of JT's book. Also wants to publish JT's 'extremely philosophical views' on muscle contraction.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1724

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.211
Summary:

Acknowledgement of order from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4336

From:
Alfred Potiquet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.180
Summary:

Asks for information on William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7175

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1864]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.376
Summary:

JH expressed himself with great precision in the old Discourses. Concerning one of the publications of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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