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Herschel12165

From:
Peter Martyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.23
Summary:

Is now reading JH's article on Light in the May number of Good Words. Gives his own physiological and phrenological cause of color blindness and cites an example in the Rev. F. Drew.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13497

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[10 September 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0731; Reel 1089
Summary:

Confirms receipt of journals sent to JH by LQ. Calculations of probabilities for shots to hit targets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1882

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Henry Smyth
Date:
[12 September 1865]
Source of text:
WT 67430.2
Summary:

Explains, according to the laws of probability, how the arrows should have been distributed on the archery target at St. Leonard's, and compares that with the actual distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7180

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.379
Summary:

W. R. Hamilton and W. H. Smyth are dead. Corresponded with Hamilton for 30 years though only met him once. Has before him the proofs of his own paper on the origin of the + and - signs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3908

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1865]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Friction between Eastern Province and Western Province in Parliament causes delay in J. S. Parlby case.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3376

From:
James Syme
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.253
Summary:

Discusses several causes of light disturbing aim in rifle-shooting. Hopes JH will be able to enlighten JS and others on this subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2978

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adolphe Quetelet
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
Académie belgique: #43
Summary:

Has received packet mentioned in 1865-8-14. Lists works received. Gives lengthy explanation of the error made in the target example. Asks AQ to append a note, stating that JH is aware of the fallacious answer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7181

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[14 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.119
Summary:

About old friends, alive or dead; comments on a puzzle in probability; returns to JH's old haunts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3551

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lady Helen Bayley Hamilton
Date:
[14?] September 1865
Source of text:
TCD 7762-72:1684
Summary:

Expresses condolences on death of William Hamilton, mentioning his work and character.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4408

From:
Ellen Toynbee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.441
Summary:

Expresses gratitude over JH's sympathy for ET's father's death. Describes his last days.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8389

From:
William Edwin Hamilton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.274
Summary:

On behalf of WH's mother, thanks JH for condolences on death of WH's father, W. R. Hamilton. Recalls boyhood visits to Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7183

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.380
Summary:

Has no information about H. T. Colebrooke. Has been corresponding with T. B. [?] Macaulay (1st Baron Macaulay) regarding the marriage of Isaac Newton's niece. Has JH heard the story of George III and his madness.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7182

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[25 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.120
Summary:

Comments further on probability [see JH's 1865-9-14]; JH's daughter Maria is to be married; fills letter with much nonsense.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7184

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.381
Summary:

Regarding the story of George III and his reason for addressing Parliament in this way. Pleased to hear the stove is to be removed. Great need for a weather theory. Regarding the identities of the Thomas Streets.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9226

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[27 September 1865]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.207117 (C: RS:HS 24.121)
Summary:

Marriage of daughter Maria set for 12 October. Daughter Amelia will visit Whewells in November. JH's Iliad translation nearly complete.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6804

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.121
Summary:

Is pleased to hear of the forthcoming marriage of JH's daughter [Maria Sophia]. Was shocked to hear of the sudden death of his neighbor Admiral W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10930

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry James
Date:
[30 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.276 & 24.122
Summary:

Regrets delay in acknowledging his Notes on the Great Pyramid; it was due to a temporary loss of the work. Finds HJ's theory on the inclination of the passages very practical. Comments on the accuracy of the pyramid builders.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10841

From:
Thomas Hill
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.192
Summary:

The Directors of the Andersonian University (Glasgow) have made a mistake in not appointing JH's son [Alexander]. What is his son doing now as they would like him to lecture.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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