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Herschel5606

From:
Jean Baptiste Biot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.95
Summary:

Regarding the missing publications of the Academy that JH has not received. Further regarding polarization in molecules.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12081

From:
John Murray [Jr.]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.448
Summary:

Has recently read in the papers JH's correspondence concerning the weather. Would like an article on this subject from JH for the Quarterly Review. Comments on the influence of the moon on the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2398

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Sabine
Date:
[17 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23.308
Summary:

Lists magnetic books received from ES. It will be some time before JH can direct his attention to magnetic issues.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14125

From:
Charles Manley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0348.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

According to JH's instructions, portrait of late Robert Stephenson will be sent to 37 Tavistock Place. Thanks for JH's approval of paper on color blindness by CM's friend Mr. Pole. Would Pole be eligible for R.S.L. membership?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11085

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.421
Summary:

Thanks for his letter. Any astronomical observations can be recorded on a plane or spherical surface. 108 equal cubes will exactly fill the coffer in the king's chamber of the Great Pyramid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14126

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[1860-9-18 or later]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0348.2; Reel 1087
Summary:

Criticizes point in [recipient's] scheme for issuing bank notes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6294

From:
George Bentley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.55
Summary:

Is grateful for his suggestions. Would he have leisure to edit a new edition of the letters?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6282

From:
John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.43
Summary:

Hopes that JH will attend the luncheon when J. R. Townshend (3rd Viscount Sydney) inspects the 37th Kent R.V. battalion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE311

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
21 Sep 1860
Source of text:
HS 16.363, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2672

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.363
Summary:

Thanks JH for scientific papers. Is writing about relations between inorganic matter, physical and vital forces, and microscopic plants. Praises [Giuseppe] Garibaldi and his performance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7126

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.340
Summary:

Sending a moral song. Sent one to W. H. Smyth.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8171

From:
James Wylde
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.438
Summary:

As editor for Griffin & Co., JW encloses that portion of book on 'Cont[emporary] Biography' that relates to JH. Asks JH for alterations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13553

From:
James Marsh
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1860]
Source of text:
TxU:H/MW-0246.4; Reel 15
Summary:

Requests autographs of William Parsons (Lord Rosse) and William Herschel for JM's collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11904

From:
William MacPherson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.266
Summary:

John Murray has shown him JH's note. Is pleased to have an article from JH for the Quarterly Review on his observations. Hopes he will show the influence of the moon on the weather.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10438

From:
John Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.316
Summary:

Has read some extracts from JH's Prelim. Discourse and would be grateful if he has an old or soiled copy to dispose of.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7127

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 September 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.341
Summary:

Can JH come in on Sunday evening? Where do the authors of drinking songs get their facts?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11086

From:
Joseph Jopling
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.422
Summary:

Outlining a method for making star maps with a pyramid.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8172

From:
James Wylde
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.439
Summary:

As editor for Griffin & Co., JW forwards latest proof for JH to check [see JW's 1860-9-22].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1979

From:
Norman Pogson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.8
Summary:

Regrets that JH's son Alexander is quitting astronomy. Asks JH to support his effort to obtain position at Madras Observatory. Announces first project would be survey of southern heavens in completion of [F. W. A.] Argelander's new atlas.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1980

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Norman Pogson
Date:
[6 October 1860]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.9 (C: RS:HS 23.309)
Summary:

Supplies what is in effect a testimonial to NP's abilities for use in NP's quest to become director of the Madras Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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