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Herschel11148

From:
Hermann Kindt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1869-6
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.36
Summary:

Asks JH for copies of both Latin and English translations of Schiller's 'Walk'.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10275

From:
James Haig
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1869-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.158
Summary:

Thanks for his kind note and his tracts on Atoms and Forces. Thinks J. S. Mill's Logic is dangerous. Hopes he will read his book thoroughly and not be too critical of his astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3442

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.407b (C: RI 565)
Summary:

In response to JH's comments on JT's explanation of comets says faintness of head and nucleus does not indicate non-existence; eye may not see all. Experiments with polarized light produce 'gorgeous' 'residual blue.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9379

From:
Frederick J. O. Evans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.132
Summary:

Will JH be able to attend the forthcoming meeting of the Board of Visitors? If not would he inform the Board of his intentions.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10687

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[3 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.267
Summary:

Note to accompany the reported observations of JH's son John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9380

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick J. O. Evans
Date:
[4 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.133 & 24.265
Summary:

Unable to attend the forthcoming meeting of the Board of Visitors. Would like to resign from the Board as his enfeebled health will prevent him from attending future meetings.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10274

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Haig[?]
Date:
[4 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.157 & 24.266
Summary:

Has received his book on symbolism from the publishers. Comments on some of its views. Feels he has been treated a little harshly.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13052

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
George Gabriel Stokes
Date:
6 [June] 1869
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0464; Reel 1055
Summary:

Correction to be made in JH's biographical sketch of William Whewell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10688

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.51
Summary:

Would like his advice on how to publicize Lieut. John Herschel's letter; shall he send it to G. G. Stokes? Comments on the method for viewing the forms of prominences.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9381

From:
Frederick J. O. Evans
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.134
Summary:

Submitted JH's wishes to the Board, but the Board wishes him to remain a member as they value his advice, even if they cannot count on a personal appearance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10689

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William Huggins
Date:
[9 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.52 & 24.268
Summary:

Thinks it would be best to send his son's letter to G. G. Stokes at the R.S.L. Cannot give a positive opinion on WH's plan for seeing the prominences. Finds some discrepancies in the Report of WH's paper on Sirius and the paper itself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13273

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Herschel (son)
Date:
[10 June 1869]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0530; Reel 1053
Summary:

Forwarded both of John's papers on solar observations to William Huggins. Comments on solar prominences and spots, and on Eta Argus. Concern for Esther's fever. Report of 'great meteor' seen at Collingwood. Alexander Herschel came home from Glasgow with new device called 'bicycle' that amuses neighbors. Explains optics problem in telescopes. English system of measures.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10690

From:
Sir William Huggins
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.53
Summary:

Has sent Lieut. John Herschel's letter to G. G. Stokes. Gives reasons for the discrepancies in the report of his paper and the paper itself. Is wondering whether to set up his large telescope further from London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2549

From:
Adam Sedgwick
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.458
Summary:

Wilberforce Clarke, the nephew of an old friend, has been appointed to a meteorological observatory. He needs a list of useful books and instruments for his job from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11558

From:
Julie Laurence Levi
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.475
Summary:

Outlining the sad financial case of Dr. C. T. Beke. Would JH join with some more well-wishers and subscribe towards the upkeep of Dr. Beke?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2550

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Adam Sedgwick
Date:
[16 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.459 (C: RS:HS 24.269)
Summary:

Praises AS for commencing his fifty-second course of lectures at age 84. Laments his own frailty. Recommends an array of meteorological books . Lists 'useful' meteorological instruments. Mentions family matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10992

From:
Henry Bence Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.338
Summary:

Is to be a public meeting at the Royal Institution regarding a testimonial to Michael Faraday. Will JH oblige by doing the honors?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11559

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Julie Laurence Levi
Date:
[17 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.476
Summary:

Sympathizes with Dr. C. T. Beke but regrets he is unable to contribute towards his assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10993

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Bence Jones
Date:
[19 June 1869]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.339 (C: RS:HS 24.270)
Summary:

Grieves to say that he will be unable to attend the meeting at the Royal Institution to honor Michael Faraday, as his health is so poor. Thinks Faraday was a great man in all ways.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3337

From:
John Tyndall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27?] June [1869
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.414 (C: RI 566)
Summary:

Encloses reference to one of JH's letters to JT that has already been printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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