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Herschel9869

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.203
Summary:

Was grateful for JH's hospitality. Mrs. Gordon is on the way to Stocks. Would like to pair off with someone in order to save the journey to Cambridge for J. W. Lubbock's election. Encloses a letter he has had printed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9870

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or 1833]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.204
Summary:

Pleased to find JH and family are well. Will shortly be visiting the Wye valley. Wishes JH could be induced to come and live in the Bristol area as it is so beautiful and yet convenient to London.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9871

From:
James A. Gordon
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832 or earlier]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.205
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's congratulations on his marriage. Revolution is in the air. Gives account of his marriage at St. Albans Abbey.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14790

From:
John Dalton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832?]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1187; Reel 1060
Summary:

Answers JH's queries on visual perception. Describes trials conducted by JD. Concludes that many people see as JD sees. Sends colored silks submitted by [Richard] Potter to test color vision.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10789

From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.144
Summary:

Came with the intention of paying JH money, but finds he is out; what shall he do? Can he also advise him about the map for the R.A.S.?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6203

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.325
Summary:

Has asked Thomas Henderson to inform JH of his movements so that they can meet one another.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10801

From:
Mary Harcourt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
7 January [1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.155
Summary:

Considers his letter a particular favor [possibly giving the news of the death of JH's mother]. May be able to meet Lady Herschel in the Spring.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5325

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.272
Summary:

Has just heard of the death of Lady Herschel. Will be at Slough for the funeral on Friday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1697

From:
David William Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.183
Summary:

Letter of condolence on death of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6204

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.326
Summary:

Would like his opinion on a political matter viz disenfranchising of boroughs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8029

From:
James Wood
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.297
Summary:

Delighted by JH's discovery of orbit of Gamma Virginis. JH has conclusively established 'the indefinite extent and uniformity of the principle of gravitation.' Invites JH and wife to visit Cambridge.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10404

From:
Thomas Henderson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.284
Summary:

Spent a pleasant time with G. B. Airy at Cambridge. The 'Melville' ship sails from Portsmouth on Thursday and he has been promised a passage to the Cape in it. Proposes to call on him tomorrow to discuss certain things.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6872

From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.176
Summary:

Returns his paper and would be glad to receive an abstract. JH has been removed from the Council of the R.A.S. in deference to his wishes. King of Denmark has offered a gold medal for the discovery of a comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3959

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1832]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Saddened at the death of JH's mother; knows that 'it can't be long before I shall follow the dear departed.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10528

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.405
Summary:

Was pleased to receive the elements of Gamma Virginis. Congratulations on his knighthood. J. J. Lister called on him recently and would like to see JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4665

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.50
Summary:

Has been making optical experiments. Hopes to see JH in the Spring. Hopes JH will be able to observe Encke's comet this year.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10529

From:
Thomas Hodgkin
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.406
Summary:

The time he proposes to visit them is very suitable and J. J. Lister will be there. The substance found in JH's telescope is very interesting. Hopes his mother is still well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14597

From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1832]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0580.4; Reel 1093
Summary:

[SW's servant] Sally celebrates JH's birthday every year and longs to see JH again.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7962

From:
Susan White
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.229
Summary:

Thanks JH for ring of deceased Mary Herschel. Would like to see JH's children, but age confines SW.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5670

From:
Miles Bland
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 February 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.158
Summary:

The postal packet that he forwarded to Durham has been lost, so would be grateful if JH would send him another recommendation. Must not speak too humbly of himself. Finds Cambridge much changed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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