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Herschel978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[1 April 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.58
Summary:

Most of the letter is devoted to a mathematical derivation to show that part of son John's work on errors in geodetic observations is in error; however, part is highly praised by JH. Remainder of letter is clearly intended as a morale booster for John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12068

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.434
Summary:

Thanks for letter, but has not received W. E. Hickson's memoir. Regrets JH sees no use in a survey of the North Pole region. The scheme seems to be one that the President of the Geographical Society should encourage. The ribald buffoonery of the Times has done much good amongst the scientific world.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7268

From:
Elizabeth Drummond [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.449
Summary:

A friend of hers is writing a memoir of her brother Thomas Drummond, and would be glad for a few minutes conversation with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE319

From:
Martha Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
4 Apr 1865
Source of text:
HS 16.324, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2632

From:
Martha Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.324
Summary:

Written for Mary Somerville. Requests information on sunspots and on William Huggins's observations of nebulae. Mary is recovering from illness. They send regards to Herschels.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7269

From:
Elizabeth Drummond [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.450
Summary:

Would like a copy of JH's letter that he wrote many years ago in support of an invention by her brother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7177

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[5 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.103
Summary:

Longs to hear from AD; comments on JH's health and on the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7178

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.378
Summary:

The winter has not killed them, though his wife is a convalescent. Knows Mr. Peters as he is a member of the Athenaeum. Airy has fun in him and a love of Greek Drama. Charles Babbage and James South are at war again. Sends jokes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel902

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[6 April 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 5.22
Summary:

Reports on accommodations and the activities of those family members with JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8514

From:
Herbert Spencer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.495
Summary:

Recounts efforts to establish The Reader as a respected weekly journal of science. Asks that JH submit material for publication in it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE320

From:
John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
11 Apr 1865
Source of text:
HS 16.372, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2680

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Somerville
Date:
[11 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.372 (C: RS:HS 24:104)
Summary:

Comments on the political change within Italy. Answers questions about spectrum analysis, spectra of nebulae, and [solar] 'willow leaves.' Says the view of universe as a collection of billiard balls is problematic. Includes postscript from JH's daughter Bella describing family events.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10269

From:
W. K. von Haidinger
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.153
Summary:

Was grateful for his kind letter. Doubtless he has received further of his papers by now, including the one on the meteor of Oct. 1863. Sends a note on two lines of the Iliad. Has heard interesting news of Alexander Herschel's labors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4895

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.282 (C: RGO 6.679.452)
Summary:

Is returning the Proceedings of the Manchester Society, and The Magnetical and Meteorological Observations for 1851-58. Regarding the registration of magnetical disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11888

From:
John F. McLennan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.250
Summary:

Doubtless JH has heard from Miss Elizabeth Drummond JM's desire to meet JH. Would like to call at Collingwood on Saturday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel903

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[12 April 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 5.23
Summary:

Tells MH about the contents of letters from sons John and William, and about daughter Isabella's illness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11889

From:
John F. McLennan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.251
Summary:

Thanks for his kind reception on Saturday. Will communicate with Miss Elizabeth Drummond. Gives list of letters he borrowed from JH. Intends to try to meet William Yolland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8764

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Editor of the Reader
Date:
[17 April 1865]
Source of text:
Sydney Ross Collection
Summary:

Appreciates invitation to publish some writings by JH in The Reader, but does not at present have suitable manuscripts. Is no longer active in astronomical observation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8515

From:
Herbert Spencer
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.496
Summary:

The Reader does not plan to publish a list of contributors, but would welcome letters by JH, which would imply JH's support for the new weekly journal of science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11435

From:
Edward Loyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 April 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.347
Summary:

The Archbishop of Canterbury [C. T. Longley] will be lunching with EL on Tuesday; will JH join them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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