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Herschel10871

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mr. Hutton
Date:
[2 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.220 & 24.185
Summary:

Returns his Australian friend's speculations. Comments on these theories regarding atoms, etc., and gives other books and articles showing that his theories are not unique.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4163

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Maclear
Date:
[3 June 1867]
Source of text:
Cape Archives/Maclear Papers File 100
Summary:

Requests observations of Eta Argus. Margaret Herschel travels on the continent. Liberal Party under William Gladstone unsuccessful with reforms.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12070

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.436
Summary:

Is bewildered in his old age by the new theories of James Croll on the glacial epochs. What does JH think of these theories? Sees no proof of glacial action in Paleozoic times.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel985

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[12 June 1867]
Source of text:
JHS 6.53
Summary:

Writes to son John [who is now in England] further about the solar eclipse observations [see JH's 1867-5-18]; comments on family matters, and talks about making improvements in photographic processes, so that JH is able to print on both sides of the paper.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5825

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Jr.
Date:
[13 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.294 & 24.201
Summary:

Comments on a paper recently submitted to him by BB on chemical notation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6673

From:
C[harles] Crowden
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.377
Summary:

Is grateful that JH will preside at the prize giving. Gives details of the various prizes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12978

From:
John Chapman
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0392.1; Reel 1054
Summary:

British Stationery Warehouse received JH's instructions today. Gives prices and delivery time of 'despatch box.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9373

From:
Robert L. J. Ellery
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.125
Summary:

Notification that three volumes of the Melbourne Astronomical Observatory have been dispatched.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5826

From:
Sir Benjamin Collins Brodie, Jr.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.295
Summary:

Thanks for his letter regarding chemical calculus. Further comments on his theories.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4410

From:
Charles Tennant
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.430
Summary:

Sends a copy of the third edition of his book, The Bank of England. Requests JH's support in his study of the subject.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12656

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Mary Baldwin
Date:
[30 June 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0077; Reel 1054
Summary:

Sends MB's will, drawn up by JH, with instructions for completing and signing it. Sends MB's semiannual dividend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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