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Herschel1427

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.59
Summary:

Responds to a paper by Dr. Barnard, in which is propounded a view of dispersion of light being related to its intensity.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8572

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[2 June 1865]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Eng.334 (C: TxU:H/L-0459; Reel 1055)
Summary:

Thanks for the memorandum about the lion. Recounts tale about Emperor Hadrian; mentions Joseph Butler, Samuel Butler, and family health problems. Glad that JS recovered from 'ugly accident.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1428

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Comments on GS's 1865-6-1.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1429

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
[3 June 1865]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H707
Summary:

Returns a paper on Indian meteorology, as he cannot devote time to it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13047

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[3] June 1865
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0460; Reel 1055
Summary:

Reviews 'Hughes Map of the World.' Questions on India [H.E.I.C.] investments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11937

From:
William Mathews, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.299
Summary:

Grateful for JH's welcome present of his article on meteorology, particularly as it contained the author's manuscript additions. Hopes that JH's son was pleased with the reception at Birmingham.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11380

From:
Humphrey Lloyd
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.288
Summary:

Has not seen the paper in the Smithsonian Institution, but believes the author is in error. Has looked at A. L. Cauchy's Dispersion Memoir, but thinks Baden Powell's paper presents a more distinct formula. Hopes to send in a few weeks the first volume of HL's [Observations Made at the Magnetic and Meteorological Observatory at Trinity College, Dublin].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10542

From:
George C. Hodgkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.419
Summary:

Has now applied to the R.S.L. for a Government Grant and would like JH's support for his application. Wishes sunfall as well as rainfall was recorded.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1430

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.60
Summary:

GS believes he erred in his 1865-6-1; now writes to correct it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3543

From:
George James Symons
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.256
Summary:

Sends JH complete set of rain papers and monthly circulars. Is grateful for JH's interest in meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1725

From:
Smith, Elder & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.212
Summary:

Acknowledgement of order from JH, and clarification of instructions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11440

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Harriet Lubbock
Date:
[15 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.353 & 24.114
Summary:

Has been kept informed of the illness of Sir John William Lubbock by JH's daughter [Matilda] Rose. Hears things are now more serious and proposes to bring Rose home to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1431

From:
George Gabriel Stokes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.61
Summary:

Asks JH to consider revising report on a paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1538

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[23 June 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.H435p.23
Summary:

Comments on the preparation of an article on light by JH for publication in Good Words.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10543

From:
George C. Hodgkinson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.420
Summary:

Found it impossible to answer JH's letter before his departure. Delighted with JH's contrivance. Hopes to make some observations on Mont Blanc.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3472

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[27 June 1865]
Source of text:
RS Sa.674
Summary:

Discusses negotiations between government and R.S.L. regarding Meteorological Departments of Board of Trade.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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