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Herschel14686

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0626.2; Reel 1084
Summary:

Announces 7 July meeting of Standard Commission at R.A.S. apartments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4179

From:
William Plackett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.165
Summary:

Will send a representative to JH to discuss some matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10877

From:
Sir Robert Harry Inglis
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.226
Summary:

Sends congratulations on his safe return and also on the award of his baronetcy. Would like to submit JH's name as a candidate for the Literary Society; gives names of those already members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12005

From:
Teodoro Monticelli
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.367
Summary:

Congratulates JH on return to England, his success at the Cape, and his ascension to the baronetcy. Praises JH for his contributions to many areas of science: 'The name of Herschel is ... the most spoken in this century.' Describes eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1834 and his studies of the event. Makes general comments on the progress of science in Italy.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1692

From:
Andrew Smith
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.178
Summary:

Note accompanying one of AS's publications on South African zoology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1325

From:
William Henry Fox Talbot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.276
Summary:

Thanks for more Cape bulbs.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2887

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.378
Summary:

Received JH's note from Belvedere Hotel. Mentions various arrangements regarding JH's European journey, including JH's planned visit to Wilhelm Olbers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2888

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.379
Summary:

Unless other responsibilities interfere, HS will meet JH in Bremen.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1589

From:
Fr[iedrich ?] Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0808
Summary:

Appears to be an attempt to establish a family connection to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12323

From:
Heinrich Wilhelm Matthias Olbers
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.180
Summary:

Is making arrangements for JH's visit to WO, during a continental tour by JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2889

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.380
Summary:

In compliance with JH's request, HS did not go to Bremen to meet JH. Hopes JH will visit him in Altona and stay at his house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6415

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.183
Summary:

Has a book on physiology in preparation and would like to dedicate it to JH in recognition of the help he has received from his works.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8163

From:
Mrs. Witte
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 July 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.430
Summary:

Please send J. H. Mädler's sketch of fortresses that F. P. Gruithuisen claims to have discovered on moon. Formed another 'moon ball of 12 inches.' Will send piece to JH after he returns to England.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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