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Herschel2125

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.372
Summary:

Informs JH of plans for JH receiving 5 pounds of coca he had ordered.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8728

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Anthony Proctor
Date:
[1 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.301
Summary:

Suggests reasons for doubting the distribution of bright stars that RP had reported. Responds to RP's query concerning a statement in Outlines Ast. Encourages RP's hypothesizing on star distribution.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7231

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Augustus De Morgan
Date:
[2 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.302
Summary:

Asks AD's advice on an application JH received the previous day. Comments on JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8729

From:
Richard Anthony Proctor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.121
Summary:

Reports on his studies of stellar and nebular distributions, discussing especially whether the Magellanic Clouds show a relation to the Milky Way stars. Speculates on whether recent studies on meteors bear on stellar formation and change. Stresses need for statistical studies in stellar astronomy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12180

From:
Nicholas Michell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.38
Summary:

Sends a copy of his own book, the Immortals, which he would like JH to glance at as the Herschels are mentioned.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2126

From:
Patrick Francis Robertson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.373
Summary:

Encloses letter giving charges for 5 pounds of coca ordered by JH [see PR's 1870-4-1]. Asks how PR should pay.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12728

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan [Stewart]
Date:
[8 April 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0143; Reel 1054
Summary:

Comments on ability of eye to adapt to prismatic glass in corrective spectacles for double vision [see JH's 1869-10-31]. Heard of bad health of DS and John [Stewart]. JH is fighting bronchitis.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8563

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[W. K. von Haidinger]
Date:
[9 April 1870]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms. Eng. 204 (C: RS:HS 24.303)
Summary:

Thanks WH for materials WH sent, including information about scientific activity in Vienna and papers on meteorites. Recounts some of the history of the Analytical Society. Discusses meteorites and also Homeric references to iron.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8106

From:
G. Walmly
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.372
Summary:

Is publishing photographic volume of eminent scientists. Lists twelve. Would like to include JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7232

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.414
Summary:

JH's letter lays terrible responsibilities at his door. Should not neglect the offer. Regarding the Julian calendar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6334

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Brassey
Date:
[14 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.96
Summary:

Thanks for his pamphlet on 'Trade Unions and the Cost of Labour.' Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6609

From:
Miss B. S. Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.346
Summary:

Discusses her theory of aerolites and the zodiacal light. Used to visit his house at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12882

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Editor of Pall Mall Budget
Date:
[20 April 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0293; Reel 1054
Summary:

Examples from Iliad and other sources to show that military offensive tactic called 'Vertical Fire' did not originate with [L. N. M.] Carnot, as Mr. Mallet claimed in recent issue of Budget.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6610

From:
Miss B. S. Clarke
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.347
Summary:

Thanks for his letter about her theory regarding aerolites. Has another query on this question.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12729

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Duncan [Stewart]
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0144; Reel 1054
Summary:

No permanent optical solution to DS's double vision. Remarks on description by DS's son of cavalry duty in Ireland and Canada.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6862

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Warren de La Rue
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.305
Summary:

Inquires about other sunspot observations made by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2618

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Selwyn
Date:
[23 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.304
Summary:

Asks whether WS has photographs of the sun for 21 and 22 April. Notes how curious sunspot activity has been. Doubts that such is reconcilable with the notion of 'meteoric in-falls.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1606

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library 7656/H702
Summary:

Note to accompany forwarding of a letter; remarks on T. R. Robinson's upcoming cataract surgery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10648

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Frederick Howlett
Date:
[24 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 24.306
Summary:

Writes to compare notes on sunspot observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6863

From:
Warren de La Rue
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 April 1870]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.170
Summary:

Has written to Kew Observatory to send on the photographs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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