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Herschel4221

From:
James Prinsep
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.68
Summary:

Formally thanks JH on behalf of the Asiatic Society for astronomical memoirs and observations of the satellites of Uranus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11719

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.81
Summary:

Many thanks for the seeds. Will record in the minutes the source of the plants. Breakfast will await JH's arrival. Has been comet hunting every morning to no purpose.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12027

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.389
Summary:

Charles Lyell was gratified to receive JH's letter, which RM has now perused. Sees that JH has some Trilobites for RM, and he would be pleased to receive them as soon as possible so that he can incorporate the new information into his forthcoming book. Affairs at R.S.L. in a sad way, though useful papers are being printed. About to visit Devon with Adam Sedgwick.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6005

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.131
Summary:

Has sent copies of various star catalogues. Regarding the Brisbane Catalogue and its accuracy. R.A.S. has awarded JH its medal. J. J. Littrow and the appearance of the comet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9736

From:
Alfred Gautier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.83
Summary:

Alphonse de Candolle would like some information on the region where JH is now residing [at the Cape]. Has read about JH's voyage and his work on the constellations. Gives his own recent astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4146

From:
James Prinsep
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.69
Summary:

Requests meteorological observations from JH for compilation of data for 1835. Trouble getting refracting telescope for Asiatic Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7415

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 January 1836]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 7/3.6; Reel 8
Summary:

Found comet in Scorpio this morning. Gives map and description. Something wrong with reflector. 'Paarl expenses.' Describes puff adder captured by Dr. Guerd. Glad that Stone is doing well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6577

From:
Alphonse Candolle
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.320
Summary:

Botanical and meteorological queries. Sends meteorological observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6375

From:
Niccolo Cacciatore
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.140
Summary:

His recent work. Star readings. JH has been elected a member of the Academy of Palermo.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11720

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.82
Summary:

As the error of the African chronometer is only 0m 1.1s fast on Cape mean time, he sends it. James Adamson is with TM or TM would avail himself of JH's invitation. The comet was superb last night. A most interesting phenomenon last night was the motion of the comet's nucleus over a small star.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11849

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
27] January [1836
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.208
Summary:

Lack of rest prevented him calling this morning, but would like to come this evening and stay the night. Comet did not appear so round last night. There was a terrible wind. Happy with how the wall and the building protected JH's 20-ft reflecting telescope from high winds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11721

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 January 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.83
Summary:

Gives measurements for the nucleus noted in his letter of 26 Jan. Regrets the delay of the last list of stars. Wind was tremendous last evening. Feared for the safety of the dome. Finds there is a quantity of sand in the box chronometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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