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Herschel5389

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[1866-10]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.336
Summary:

Is returning the trust deed duly signed. A list of his papers was printed in an American periodical. Hopes his yachting improved his health. He is suffering from bronchitis. Trouble with the Irish.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11631

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[1 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.168
Summary:

Comments on the relationship between the plane of the earth's orbit and the obliquity of the ecliptic.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE323

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
John Herschel
Date:
2 Oct 1866
Source of text:
HS 9.127, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel10240

From:
Agnes Greig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.127
Summary:

Has taken Mary Somerville's manuscript [On Molecular and Microscopic Science] to John Murray. Would like JH's opinion on the scientific value of her manuscript, and if he could assist her in seeing it through the press.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5545

From:
Charles T. Beke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.35
Summary:

Thanks JH for promptly signing memorial [see CB's 1866-9-28].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3622

From:
James Joseph Sylvester
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.163
Summary:

Wonders if mathematical result recently presented by [J. A.] Serret was published many years ago by JH. Comments on recurrence of identical problems in mathematical study.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12151

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
D[aniel] Mackintosh
Date:
[2 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.8 & 24.169
Summary:

Agrees that a large part of the hills and valleys are due to tidal action. Comments further on this, especially relating to parts of France. The Hawkhurst lectures have ceased and are not likely to be resumed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6634

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[4 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.170
Summary:

Thanks for EC's poetry; comments on other translators of Homer, and on mythical beasts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4915

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.303 (C: RGO 6.478.336)
Summary:

Would like account of shooting stars by JH's son [Alexander]. Gives his observations on the properties of shooting stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11147

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.35
Summary:

Letter of general adulation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7196

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[9 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.171
Summary:

Complains about Arabic star names; comments on squabble between Charles Babbage and James South.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13752

From:
Henry Francis Blanford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 October 1866]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0107.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

As directed by Meteorological Committee, HB sends report on 1864 Calcutta cyclone.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1512

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[13 October 1866]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.16 (C: RS:HS 24.172)
Summary:

Comments on some of CL's writings; further argues that a canal at Suez and/or Darien would have a major effect on European climate due to the effect of ocean currents coming through such canals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2227

From:
John Rate
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.471
Summary:

Trying to ascertain the time for the eclipse of Jupiter's satellites. Wants to know the proper correction for his own telescope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11528

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.443
Summary:

Did not intend to trouble him with his proofs, but as he has cited JH in the chapter dealing with the astronomical effect on climate he sends proofs for this chapter. Would like to quote JH's two letters on the subject. The whole book is set up and hopes to send the volume in November.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1513

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Charles Lyell
Date:
[20 October 1866]
Source of text:
APS B.D25.L.17 (C: RS:HS 24.173)
Summary:

Some minor suggestions regarding CL's proofs [see CL's 1866-10-19].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12006

From:
William C. Morland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.368
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's translation of Homer, which he values. Regrets to see JH's son so fatigued.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11531

From:
Sir Charles Lyell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1866]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.446
Summary:

Was pleased to get his twelve pages of slips returned this morning. In one he proposes an alteration of 3% instead of 1003 to 1000. Which is correct?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6408

From:
Julia Margaret Cameron
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
23 October [1866?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.173
Summary:

Is grateful for the volumes. Hopes his poetry endeavors will succeed. John Taylor is now at East Sheen. She has won a medal for photography at Southampton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE324

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
23 Oct 1866
Source of text:
HS 16.374, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse
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