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Herschel5306

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.253
Summary:

Will he be at home later this week as he would like to call on him. Wishes to discuss the Nautical Almanac. Gives political news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3009

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.119
Summary:

Briefs JH on his productive Paris visit and offers details concerning his upcoming England visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10061

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.397
Summary:

About the French Revolution and an anticipated civil war [letter completed 1830-8-25].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6171

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 August 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.296
Summary:

Has examined the stars listed by JH with his telescope and gives the results of his observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3010

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.120
Summary:

Deeply regrets having missed JH before departure. Thanks for priceless gift of William Herschel's works and for the glimpses of nebulae. Requests his catalogue on noteworthy nebulae when completed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2090

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.339
Summary:

Discusses [James] Bradley's observations of double stars. Asks JH for assistance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2091

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.340
Summary:

Thanks JH for letter [see SR's 1830-9-6]. Discusses publication of [James] Bradley's observations. Congratulates JH on confirming satellites of Uranus seen by William Herschel.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10786

From:
Thomas John Hussey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.141
Summary:

Dawson and TH think it would be a good idea to republish William Herschel's papers together with a biographical memoir. Has JH thought of doing this; if not would he allow Dawson to do it? Has not heard if the foreigners engaged on the Berlin maps have relinquished their portions. The Munich instrument is a most vicious instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10283

From:
Basil Hall
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1830]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Giving information on his voyage, which he may use as he desires. In the course of 89 days he passed through the Pacific, rounded Cape Horn, and crossed the South Atlantic without seeing any land. Would be pleased to provide any further details.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11556

From:
John Leslie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.473
Summary:

Accept his best thanks for his article on Sound. Would be grateful for his discourse on Light. Will soon send his own dissertation on the Progress of Science.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11226

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.117
Summary:

Encloses slips of the mss. as far as he has sent it and three extra copies. Will JH decide how to arrange it in chapters. Gives suggestions for the title page. Does he wish the letters F.R.S. to be added?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4985

From:
F. W. A. Argelander
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.368
Summary:

South's double stars. Regarding Francis Baily's observations and catalogue of stars.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2092

From:
Stephen Peter Rigaud
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.341
Summary:

Discusses [James] Bradley's observations and possibility of double stars [see SR's 1830-9-6]. Seems no double stars are readily apparent. Discusses another experiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5608

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.97
Summary:

Sending a book of Henry Moseley for JH's comments, and would be pleased if he would supply a testimonial for Moseley's use.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5609

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 September 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.98
Summary:

Thanks for his reply, which he will pass on to Dr. Henry Moseley. Mr. Atkinson is in town and it may be advisable to bring Thomas Beckwith's affairs to a conclusion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11228

From:
Dionysius Lardner
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.119
Summary:

Encloses proofs of the copy of JH's Prelim. Discourse. JH's essay is giving him great pleasure. Comments on the view of understanding physics without the use of mathematics.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5610

From:
Daniel Birkett
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.99
Summary:

Atkinson is in London and would JH meet them on Friday to effect the necessary business.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12284

From:
Joseph Nicolas Nicollet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.140
Summary:

Introducing a Mr. Lerebours, son of the optician at the Bureau des Longitudes, who is on a visit to England. Hopes JH has received the copy of JN's work on geometry, written in a new way.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3011

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.121
Summary:

Reminds WS to select certain nebulae for 'communal observation.' Received good news from Finland. Gave [James] South the list of 36 double stars to be observed. Stars compare except result in smaller distances than JH's and South's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5309

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 October 1830]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.256
Summary:

Agrees with his opinions held about the R.S.L. Is going out of town immediately; so unable to answer the queries completely. Regarding the magnetic muzzle used by needle makers.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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