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Herschel8547

From:
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 August 1867]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Am.230
Summary:

Expresses thanks for JH sending JH's translation of Homer's Iliad. Endorses JH's use of hexameter verse. Looks forward to reading it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9643

From:
Leonor Fresnel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.382
Summary:

Engaged in bringing out a new edition of A. J. Fresnel's works and has some queries.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5027

From:
Matthew Arnold
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.408
Summary:

Thanking him for sending the translation of Friedrich Schiller [Schillers Spaziergang, Translated into Latin Verse, 1867].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2124

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.371
Summary:

Thanks JH for translation of [Friedrich] Schiller's 'The Walk.' Reform bill will again be before the House tomorrow. Denounces mischief of the Radicals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10361

From:
Robert Harley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.241
Summary:

Intends applying for the chair of mathematics at Queen's College, Cork and would be grateful for a testimonial from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9644

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Leonor Fresnel
Date:
[7 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.383 & 24.204
Summary:

Answers LF's queries of 4 Aug.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7204

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.394
Summary:

Many thanks for the Latin translation of Frederick Schiller's poem. Comments on various points of poetry. Further about the Pascal-Newton letters. Regarding William Pearson and the founding of the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2507

From:
Angelo Secchi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.417
Summary:

In London for a short time. Wants to meet JH and will come to see him the following day.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4917

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.305
Summary:

Regarding earth currents and galvanic registers. Results of recent experiments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7205

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.395
Summary:

Further concerning the Newton-Pascal letters. Comments on the various line endings for poetry. Why in Runic Almanacs the days of the week begin with Monday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12071

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.437
Summary:

Is grateful for a copy of 'Spaziergang' in Latin verses. Envies JH's varied accomplishments. Fourth edition of his Siluria will be issued in October. Relates how James Croll was appointed a geological surveyor in Scotland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7754

From:
Norman Macleod
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 August 1867]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 14/1.195-196 verso; Reel 10
Summary:

Portrait of William Herschel will be returned after Second National Portrait Exhibition closes 31 Aug. Gratitude for JH's loan.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6637

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Elizabeth Colling
Date:
[20 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.205
Summary:

Thanks EC for her sonnet; talks about solar photography.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8704

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Emily Mary Herschel
Date:
[21 August 1867]
Source of text:
Bodleian Library, Oxford
Summary:

Sending various publications by JH on light. [Responding to CH's queries], explains the nature of color and the action of the sun and stars in producing heat and light.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13049

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Calder Stewart
Date:
[21 August 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0462; Reel 1055
Summary:

Apologizes for hurried note sent earlier. Sends correction for JH's version of the 'Well.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2594

From:
William Selwyn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.492
Summary:

Thanks JH for a 'corrected edition of Deambulatz.' [?] Angelo Secchi has been at Cambridge. Is making composite photographs showing the activity of the sun and planets in the last year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2484

From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.338
Summary:

[Charles] Darwin and [William] Fairbairn have started a certificate describing JS's contributions to science. Asks whether JH would sign it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7206

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.396
Summary:

Regarding David Brewster and the inaccuracies in his life of Isaac Newton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13359

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William James Herschel
Date:
[29 August 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0561; Reel 1053
Summary:

Considering severe famine in Orissa province, JH believes that WJH's request for leave to return to England is untimely, particularly because WJH's superior is also leaving. Letter from [C. F.] Montresor speaks highly of WJH's expertise in irrigation. Suggests that WJH stay and help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10593

From:
Alexander J. B. Hope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 August 1867]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.471
Summary:

Thanks for the gift of his poem; it has afforded him great pleasure. Is starting on a tour of South Wales and the West Country.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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