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From:
Henry Perigal
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.366
Summary:

Invites JH to visit HP to see the machine drawings being made [see HP's 1839-8-17].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Hans Christian Oersted
Date:
[28 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.57
Summary:

Offers HO a small requiem, which JH's family sung at the beginning of the astronomical year at the memorial of the 40-foot reflector.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John William Lubbock
Date:
[29 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.14.22
Summary:

Has received JL's memoir on the tides. JH would like to amalgamate certain portions with a memoir from William Whewell. JH adds some comments on photographic experiments he has made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James Rose Innes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.20
Summary:

Writing as the recently appointed Superintendent of Government Schools at Cape Colony, JI recounts his findings from a tour of the schools at the Cape, reporting many problems.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Edward Belfour
Date:
[30 January 1840]
Source of text:
WT 91800.3
Summary:

Declines the invitation to the annual Hunterian Oration and dinner. Now that JH is moving even farther away from London, he feels he must reluctantly resign as a member of the Trustees of the Hunterian Collection.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Few & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.201
Summary:

Forwarding the draft of the proposed lease. The deeds are to be sent to Dover for registration.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.363
Summary:

Would like JH to amalgamate William Whewell's and JL's memoirs. Thought the principle of universal gravitation was conceded by all. Treasury have sent back the bills and want the Antarctic ones separated from the Observatories ones. Should take notice of the effect of iron steams [on instruments?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.202
Summary:

Check for the purchase money satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.21 (C: RS:HS 22.39)
Summary:

Has decided to appoint five teachers for the Government Schools at the Cape. Three have visited him. Asks JH about the remaining two.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 4.19
Summary:

JH is concerned about MH's health, especially her sore teeth; JH sends along some letters, and reports that all are well at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.22
Summary:

Is sending further testimonials as a candidate for teaching at the Cape of Good Hope. Laments his financial condition. Thanks JH for his encouragement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[2 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.23
Summary:

Is in communication, as requested, with Mr. Train and Thomas McBean about their candidacy for teaching at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.1
Summary:

Weather has been unsuitable for using the actinometers. Sends a small parcel of geological specimens. J. H. Lefroy is in a very good situation at Longwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.174
Summary:

Has had a letter from H. C. Schumacher announcing his discovery of a new comet in Draco. There is to be a R.S.L. Council on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.18
Summary:

About buying horses, and closing the deal to buy Collingwood. JH refers to an enclosure about anti-slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.25
Summary:

Sends further testimonials on behalf of his candidacy for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Describes himself as 'an unfortunate man of genius.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Tudhope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.26
Summary:

Inquires as to the salary he would receive if selected to teach in one of the new Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Supplies further testimonials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.438
Summary:

Attests to the honorable personal character of Captain Andries Stockenström. Wishes the circumstances of his dismissal could be remedied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.81
Summary:

Believes Treasury will cover all expenses. The application for a Cairo observatory looks promising and H. C. Oersted is eager to set up a station in Copenhagen. Writes of the instrument requests of other stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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