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Herschel12585

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Hallowes Miller
Date:
[22 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.96
Summary:

Is translating Homer's Iliad and has heard a verse is missing from the standard versions. Can WM help?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6559

From:
James Croll
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.303
Summary:

Gives various references in answer to JH's queries. Further regarding climatic changes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10200

From:
Johann Galle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.86
Summary:

A note of thanks for copies of recent writings by JH and his son Alexander.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6555

From:
Bernard Cracroft
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.298
Summary:

Speculations on the causes of hydrophobia. Has he seen the work of J. B. Luys on the spinal system?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6177

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.302
Summary:

Regarding a position at the Mint for his own son.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1507

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[26 February 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.11 (C: RS:HS 24.97)
Summary:

Some comments on the variation of the eccentricity of the earth's orbit, and the geography of Mars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6178

From:
William Henry Barton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 February 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.303
Summary:

Proposes to visit JH at Hawkhurst.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8378

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Admiralty?]
Date:
[1865-3?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.176c
Summary:

Objections by Board of Visitors to proposed new railway tunnel near Greenwich observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4171

From:
Thomas MacKereth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1865]
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (94)
Summary:

Doubts that JH put his approval on an article about shooting stars in the 'upper atmosphere' in The Intellectual Observer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7922

From:
Andrew Scott Waugh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
3 March [1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.125
Summary:

Requests JH sign R.S.L. certificate attesting to qualifications of H. E. L. Thuillier, AW's deputy in India. Hopes to see [JH's son] John when John returns from India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5798

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.268
Summary:

Is sending an unpublished pamphlet on dioptric lights and would be glad of his opinions as he is claiming public recognition.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11522

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.437
Summary:

Took JH's box of specimens and had a discussion with William Logan, A. C. Ramsay, and some young surveyors, one of whom had examined JH's neighborhood. Similar rhomboids to the Irish ones have been located in Wales. Hopes to have a discussion on this subject later. Can JH give, or refer him to data, the temperature of celestial space without the sun? Returns the drawings with many thanks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1508

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[5 March 1865]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.12 (C: RS:HS 11.438 & 24.98 & 24.99)
Summary:

Comments on why JH gave 239 degrees F as the temperature of space. Geological specimens may be given to the Geological Society or to the Jermyn Street Museum.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5799

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
David Brewster
Date:
[9 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.269 & 24.100
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding the dioptric lights. Gives his own views as to their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12149

From:
Thomas Mackereth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.6
Summary:

Thanks for kind information regarding Christopher Hansteen. Will obtain a copy of the Admiralty Manual to read JH's paper on meteorology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2036

From:
Eliza Susan Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.279
Summary:

Sends tributes to memory of her father [Josiah Quincy]. Discusses [James] Grahame and [George] Bond, who both have died. Also mentions Harvard Observatory and American Civil War.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2425

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.274
Summary:

Asks whether Greenwich Board of Visitors should meet to answer communication from Admiralty or if a response could be circulated among Visitors and sent if it meets with approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10513

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.390
Summary:

Regarding the comet seen at Melbourne (Australia), may be the 1843 comet discussed by JH in his Outlines Astr. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3095

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.260
Summary:

Lists works JH should have received. Asks JH to take another look in his library. Has received more on meteors. Sees no objection to a higher terrestrial atmosphere. Will send Histoire des sciences mathématique et physique chez les belges.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3213

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[18 March 1865]
Source of text:
RS Sa.672
Summary:

Encloses proposed resolution to controversy over whether to build railway tunnel under park. Will be unable to attend meeting because of chronic bronchitis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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