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Herschel5392

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1831-12]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.339
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s attack on JH and CB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5792

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.262
Summary:

Regarding JH's letter concerning an anonymous article, which appeared in the Edinburgh Review and was actually by DB himself.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6731

From:
William Rutter Dawes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.49
Summary:

Has been from home. Hopes to restore his instruments when he moves to a new house. Would welcome an exchange of information between the members of the R.A.S. Is much obliged for his hints and comments on these.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9409

From:
Mary Ann Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.162
Summary:

Just before the death of her husband he received a letter announcing JH's intention of visiting the Cape. Would be pleased to provide him with any information if he desires it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5323

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
10] December [1831
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.270
Summary:

Regarding J. F. Daniel[l]'s lecture. His own views on the validity of the attacks. Regarding JH's opinion on David Brewster.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9410

From:
Mary Ann Fallows
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.163
Summary:

Grateful for JH's kind letter, but will be unable to visit him as her time is taken up visiting relations. Will send some Cape bulbs if Lady Herschel would like them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10286

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.169
Summary:

Has just contacted Henderson who will be very pleased to call on JH any time that suits him. Awaits his reply.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5793

From:
David Brewster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.263
Summary:

Further regarding his recent statements. Concerning JH's non-use of F.R.S. in his work.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6199

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.323a
Summary:

Would like his comments on the instructions for the new Cape Astronomer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6202

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.324
Summary:

Thanks for his comments on the Instructions for the newly appointed Cape Astronomer. Is sorry to hear of the failing health of his mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5978

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.103
Summary:

Thanks for the paper on Ophiuchi. On the value of JH's works. Printing of [Stephen] Groombridge's catalogue. Candidates for medals awarded by the R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3829

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 December 1831]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Losing her strength and eyesight. Describes a conversation with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10073

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1831]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.410
Summary:

Responds to the news that JH's mother is seriously ill.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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