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Herschel10837

From:
James Heywood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.188
Summary:

Is pleased JH has such a high opinion of the new work on the English universities; it has hardly been noticed by the public. V. A. Huber belongs to the Conservative party but tries to be impartial as a historian. Hopes that the amount of reading at universities will be reduced.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8298

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[William Radcliffe Birt]
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.103
Summary:

Received copies of barometer observations. Searching for original data (lists stations) that JH sent to WB. Invites additions to JH's report. Please send account of expenses.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5613

From:
William Radcliffe Birt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.102
Summary:

Since he forwarded the parcel he has changed his address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8299

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[21 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.104
Summary:

Yesterday's letter was mistakenly sent to WB's former address. Sends copy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13807

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0157; Reel 1087
Summary:

WD's 1843 measurements for Gamma Virginis. Used crystal micrometer for all observations, to compare with parallel wire micrometer used in past.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6126

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.252
Summary:

Is returning the report to the B.A.A.S., with one alteration. Will forward the map to Mr. Jensen with JH's remarks.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1098

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[23?] July 1843
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.8.57
Summary:

Was unable to visit FB; JH is suggesting some options for FB dealing with the star map, and whether it needs to go to the B.A.A.S. for approval.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6127

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.253
Summary:

Will be unable to attend the meeting of the B.A.A.S. His sister is having an operation to her eyes. Is sending an account of the comet. Mr. Jensen will be coming down with the map.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6128

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.254
Summary:

Mr. Jensen called to say that he will be visiting Collingwood on Monday with the map.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9463

From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.209
Summary:

Regarding a nuisance created at Slough by a steam engine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2282

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.153
Summary:

Will undertake magnetic report except parts for which research is not yet completed. Needs [Johann] Lamont's recommendation regarding experiments. Sends [James] Ross's observations for perusal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8300

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Radcliffe Birt
Date:
[28 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.106 (C: 19.105, 22.166, & 22.167)
Summary:

JH's theory of barometric waves. Comparison with ocean tides. Non-trade winds follow laws of periodicity and are predictable, accounting for previously unexplained phenomena. Attributes rotating storms to interference of two or more wave trains. Will propose WB as director of new B.A.A.S. project to discover laws of weather behavior. Sends payment for WB's expenses. Never saw anything more beautiful than WB's 'Symmetrical Barometric Curve.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9464

From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1843]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.210
Summary:

Does not recommend him to write to Mr. Cooper, but if any further work starts advises a visit to the spot.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14331

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 July 1843]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0493; Reel 1093
Summary:

Problems with computation of Gamma Virginis.

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John Herschel Project
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