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Herschel979

From:
Henry Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.56a
Summary:

HH has nominated JH's son Alexander to fill a post become vacant by the death of Robert FitzRoy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11525

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.440
Summary:

Has just received the accompanying letter from James Croll so that JH can save himself the trouble of answering CL's query.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel981

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Holland
Date:
[2 May 1865]
Source of text:
JHS 6.56c
Summary:

Writes to thank HH for his kindness in nominating son Alexander for the meteorological post [see HH's 1865-5-1].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11890

From:
John F. McLennan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.252
Summary:

Thanks for copies of his interesting and conclusive letters. Has just returned to Edinburgh and has not yet seen Miss Elizabeth Drummond. Hopes the delightful weather has relieved JH's bronchitis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5656

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.145
Summary:

Notifying him of a forthcoming meeting of the Lunar Committee of the B.A.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4190

From:
A. B. Power
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.186
Summary:

Accepts position at Blackheath Preparatory School.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8413

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Rudolf Wolf
Date:
[5 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.155
Summary:

Has sent RW a copy of JH's catalog of nebulae and also a biographical sketch of JH's father. Thanks RW for and praises RW's works on sun spots and on the aurora borealis. Notes that G. B. Airy is now disposed to accepting the existence of solar 'willow leaves.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1510

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[6 May 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.14 (C: RS:HS 24.108)
Summary:

Further comments on the theory of glacier formation, urging causes beyond merely astronomical ones.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4375

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
the London Times
Date:
[6 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.109
Summary:

Signing himself 'A.B.C.D.,' asks whether a priest is guilty of perjury for having refused to testify regarding a murder on the grounds that this would violate the seal of the confessional.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2540

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[7 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.449 (C: RS:HS 23.170)
Summary:

Is glad that J. C. Maxwell has received the Aberdeen Professorship. Has forwarded 'your last' to the Principal. Is feeling better, but still needs crutches.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1569

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
[7 May 1865]
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.404
Summary:

Thanks RM for his interest in a possible position for JH's son Alexander. It now appears that the position will likely go to someone else, but there is so much work to be done in the meteorological office that another person, such as Alexander, would be ideal. Perhaps RM could put in a word for him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1570

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Roderick Impey Murchison
Date:
1865-5-7 or later
Source of text:
BL Aaa 46126.406
Summary:

JH's son Alexander is up for membership in the R.A.S., and JH would appreciate RM speaking in favor if the occasion arises. Introduces JH's son John to RM and his wife. Comments on the possibility of still finding [David] Livingstone alive in Africa.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7963

From:
Walter White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.230
Summary:

Forwarding JH's parcel to Jean Chacornac in Paris. Explains R.S.L.'s postage policy for international parcels to and from members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11438

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[14 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.350-1 & 24.110-11
Summary:

John Lubbock shall have JH's vote. Comments on the duties of an M.P. Cannot promise to canvas but will speak to anyone with influence he meets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10812

From:
J. Park Harrison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.165
Summary:

Sending a curve of mean temperature [of the moon]. Comments on this. Is to be printed in the proceedings of the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10813

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
J. Park Harrison
Date:
1865-5-16 or later
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.165 verso
Summary:

Replies to JH's 1865-5-16, expressing thanks for materials sent. Comments on temperature.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11439

From:
Harriet Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
17 May [1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.352
Summary:

Thanks for his kind note. Is convinced that John will benefit the House by becoming an M.P.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11143

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.31
Summary:

JH's translation of Frederick Schiller's poem has given great pleasure to many of his German friends. Quotes extract from the comments of Ferdinand Freiligrath.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4431

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Mathews, Jr.
Date:
[21 May 1865]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (101)
Summary:

Results of calculations of an equation for the relation of temperature and altitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11441

From:
John Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 May 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.354
Summary:

Thanks for his letter. Sorry to hear that JH's name is not on the Register, but can they add his name to JL's Committee? His father is very ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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