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From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.2; Reel 10
Summary:

At request of William Crookes, JS [editor of new Quarterly Journal of Science] invites JH to submit original article on sunspots. Promises liberal honorarium . See article on sunspots by C. A. F. Peters in Zeitschrift für populäre Mittheilungen aus dem Gebiete der Astronomie und verwandter Wissenchaften.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.3; Reel 10
Summary:

Encloses copy of C. A. F. Peters's article in Zeitschrift für populäre Mittheilungen aus dem Gebiete der Astronomie und verwandter Wissenchaften. Please submit JH's article on sunspots by February. Audience of Quarterly Journal of Science are 'intelligent students of other branches and intelligent laymen.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.4; Reel 10
Summary:

Needs Zeitschrift volume; then JH may have it back [see JS's 1864-1-15]. JH's article should be 10-12 pages. Compliments JH's writings as popular without being 'popularising.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.5; Reel 10
Summary:

Received JH's drawings. Will send proof of plate.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 February 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.6; Reel 10
Summary:

Send JH's manuscript immediately, or JS must postpone JH's article for next issue. Received Henry Draper's article on 'Silverised Glass Telescopes & Celestial Photo[graphy]' mentioning JH and 'Miss Herschel.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 February 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.7; Reel 10
Summary:

JH's request for three proofs contradicts printer's policy of issuing only one of each. Assurance that JH's manuscript will be examined carefully for errors.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.8; Reel 10
Summary:

Corrections on JH's manuscript on sunspots. Please keep alterations to minimum. Will send complimentary copies of Quarterly Journal of Science. Please write brief note on 'vaporous ring' and its bearing upon sunspots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.9; Reel 10
Summary:

As requested, sent six copies of Quarterly Journal of Science, No. II to JH and two to Russia and Switzerland. Publisher's policy prohibits sending reprints. Sends proof of JH's plate with suggested alterations to 'Willow leaves.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.10; Reel 10
Summary:

Alterations to proofs of JH's plate [on sunspots].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.11; Reel 10
Summary:

Alterations to proofs of JH's plate [on sunspots].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.12; Reel 10
Summary:

Alterations to proofs of JH's plate [on sunspots]. Explains tinting process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.13; Reel 10
Summary:

Apologizes for printer's misspelling of JH's name on plate. Encloses letter from Hanhart Lithographers with suggestions on tinting JH's plate of solar spots.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.14; Reel 10
Summary:

'Private & confidential.' Asks JH to recommend reliable writer for 'Chronicles of Astronomy' section in Quarterly Journal of Science. Has purchased and will amalgamate with Edinburgh [New] Philosophical Journal. [JH annotation: Recommended [Edward] Brayley and [Robert] Grant].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.15; Reel 10
Summary:

Thanks JH for recommendations [see JS's 1864-3-24]. Plans new section in Quarterly Journal of Science to review recent events in science. Shall avoid 'craving for novelty' evident in other publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 April 1864]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 13/1.16; Reel 10
Summary:

Forwards paper by Henry Draper of New York.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1867?]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.341
Summary:

Has decided to accept papers treating of new researches. These will be inserted prominently in journal [Quarterly Journal of Science]. Would be happy to hear from JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1867]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0760.3; Reel 1089
Summary:

Asks JH to sign enclosed certificate over [Charles] Darwin's signature. JS will take it to B.A.A.S. meeting in Dundee next week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James Samuelson
Date:
1868-5
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0380; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.25)
Summary:

JH is bound by promise to J. M. Cameron not to sit for portraits by other photographers. Will not sign photograph of JH sent by JS if this is intended for publication. Offers to write article on musical scale for Quarterly Journal of Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Samuelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.339
Summary:

Will publish JH's article on musical scales in October issue[?] of his journal (Quarterly Journal of Science). Discusses JH's opinions on copyrights.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project