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Herschel8118

From:
Thomas Watson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.384
Summary:

Seeks explanation for apparent oscillation of patterns on mat when viewed only by peripheral vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6926

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.211
Summary:

Takes great interest in Mr. Malby's globes as he is writing an article on the uses of globes. Comments on the work of Malby.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5885

From:
Agnes Baillie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.10
Summary:

Many thanks for the autographs, which she will pass on to her niece.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14383

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0520.15; Reel 1093
Summary:

J. H. Lefroy returned from McKenzie River [Canada] having established at least 350 magnetic stations between there and Red River, 'a fine pendant for [J. C.] Ross's survey' in southern hemisphere.' If expedition continues through winter, it will provide excellent survey of North American disturbances.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2291

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.162
Summary:

Sending proof copies of the report on the Toronto meteorological observations. Asks JH to make suggestions for corrections and improvements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10567

From:
P. H. Holland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.444
Summary:

Would like JH's advice on the setting up of a professorship in memory of John Dalton.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7999

From:
Alexander Wilson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.266
Summary:

Regrets JH was dissuaded by arguments grounded on human pettiness. Explains why AW took strong stand on currency issue. Assurance that AW respects JH and did not paint him as evil.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2292

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.163
Summary:

Obliged for JH's comments regarding pendulum apparatus. Discusses the article that wrongly attributes ES's discovery to [F. W.] Bessel and [Francis] Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3144

From:
William Samuel Stratford
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.100
Summary:

Lists supplies sent to JH. Reports on Miss Baily's need for quiet repose but generally good recovery after her brother's death. (She looks forward to JH's visit.) Outlines Francis Baily's biography and lineage.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3684

From:
Richard Sheepshanks
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.27
Summary:

Supplements earlier letter [1844-10-19] giving JH his views on Francis Baily

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4056

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.276
Summary:

Sends copy of Cycle of Celestial Objects. Meets an excellent optician named [Richard?] Gwatkin, who shows him four self-made telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12236

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.93
Summary:

Gives news of the death of JN's father.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4754

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.144 (C: RGO 6.229.195)
Summary:

Giving abridged history of the establishment of the new Board of Visitors to the Royal Observatory. Details concerning the Nautical Almanac. Standards commission.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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