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Herschel2745

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.25
Summary:

Describes his meeting with Francis Beaufort and James Ross. Strongly urges that the Southern magnetic research begin in the spring. Speaks of efforts to have the expedition approved by the R.S.L., which is favored by the Board.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5566

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.56
Summary:

Since JH's departure the weather has been bad. A stone is to be erected to commemorate JH's work at the Cape. Political news of the Cape. Is anxious to know views of the educational scheme.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9101

From:
William Whewell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.190
Summary:

Entreats JH, who had recently rebuffed efforts to head the R.S.L. and the B.A.A.S., to become president of the Geological Society. Specifies responsibilities involved.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3017

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.127
Summary:

Has spent much time in Petersburg dealing with Pulkowa affairs. Mentions his works that he has recently sent to JH. Thanks for comments on his 'Mensurae Micrometricae.' Looks forward to publication of JH's work at the Cape. Discusses suitability of the Russian winter for astronomical work. Requests JH's opinion of the instruments made by [J. G.?] Repsold and designated for Pulkowa. Comments on the heliometer. Invites JH to opening of Pulkowa Observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8981

From:
C. Munby
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1838]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.6
Summary:

Writing on behalf of Lord Glenelg, invites JH to visit Lord Glenelg at the Colonial Office to present JH's views on education at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12209

From:
George Thomas Napier
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.65
Summary:

Relating recent political events at the Cape. The Apprentices have been freed. Port Natal occupied. Kaffirs at peace. Regrets that JH would not stand as president of the R.S.L. in succession to Frederick Augustus (Duke of Sussex).

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4058

From:
Thomas Glanville Taylor
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.336
Summary:

Madras Observatory established by James Caldecott. TT gives JC some ideas of JH's to aid the state of the observatory. Re-observes the Brisbane Catalogue.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4039

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1838]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Grateful to be made an honorary member of the Royal Irish Academy. Wants 'one or two' copies of her index to John Flamsteed's catalog of omitted stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2746

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.26
Summary:

Writes of finding barometric data from some 1836 meteorological observations. Is sending two diagrams. Offers to help JH write a report for the R.S.L.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6656

From:
Marianne Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.359
Summary:

Her father has burnt his hand so she is writing to inform him that there will be a joint committee meeting on Saturday. When is JH coming to visit them?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8982

From:
William Cook
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 December 1838]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.7
Summary:

Declines offer to teach at the Cape of Good Hope. Offers to recommend another candidate. Thanks JH for an earlier testimonial on WC's behalf.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4589

From:
Andries Stockenström
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.14
Summary:

Sends JH a letter from Lord Glenelg [concerning his position as Lieutenant Governor of the Eastern Province of the Cape Colony].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2086

From:
Charles Richardson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.335
Summary:

Long discussion of the sounds and etymologies of various words. [Probably in reference to the dictionary CR was preparing; see RS:HS 14.333].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5459

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.361 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

Is sending him the plans and report of Klip Fonteyn [?]. He will forward them later to the Astronomer Royal.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12033

From:
Roderick Impey Murchison
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.396
Summary:

The Silurian System is now at the binders, and he is now relaxing and doing Christmas visiting. Proposes to write to the editor of the Annals of Philosophy giving details of the vase to be presented to JH to mark his Cape sojourn. Can also send the literary effusions to Lady Herschel if she desires them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel13704

From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
24 December [1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0059; Reel 1087
Summary:

Concerned that JH has not received 'Cape papers' sent with FB's letter. Estimates not yet called for. FB will see that Cape [necessities?] are not forgotten. When will JH present R.S.L. recommendation of 'the Expedition'? That would be good opportunity to 'fire another shot' at Lord Minto [Gilbert Elliot] or Mr. Wood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2747

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.27
Summary:

Encloses maps from the Magnetic Department and a paper published in 1836.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3058

From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1838]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.213
Summary:

Discusses observation of meteors. Sends observations of last solstice and details of that night's constellations. Offers results of observations of occultation of Gamma[?] Tauri[?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14174

From:
Spencer J. A. Compton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[31 December 1838]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0400; Reel 1087
Summary:

Putting pressure on Lord Melbourne [William Lamb] regarding Antarctic expedition. Asked Melbourne to communicate with J. W. Lubbock, who is in London, instead of with JH.

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