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Herschel10770

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.123
Summary:

Is giving a series of lectures at the Collegiate Institution. Has made some interesting discoveries recently and has deposited a paper with Faraday for communication to the R.S.L. Comes to the conclusion that chemical action can be suspended by magnetic force. Comments on this.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10453

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.331
Summary:

Obtained first rate measures of the double star on 31 May, but since then the atmosphere has been hazy and so unable to send any further measures. Thinks it worthwhile to observe all the stars in Cassiopeia and Ophiuchus.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5512

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.2
Summary:

News of Caroline Herschel. Would be pleased to see any of the family if they are coming to town.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9599

From:
Thomas I. M. Forster
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.340
Summary:

Would a paper on falling stars be suitable for reading to the R.A.S.? Has much material on this subject and wonders where he can publish it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6811

From:
Henry T. De La Beche
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.128
Summary:

Unable to afford the purchase of the model of the moon.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5513

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.3
Summary:

Thanks for the invitation to visit him. Will avail herself of it, if feasible, on her way to Dover.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10771

From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.124
Summary:

Has often thought of the inactive condition of iron and has made some notes before he received JH's comments. Has overcome all JH's objections to the intrinsic difference in the two poles. Comments on some of these experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11776

From:
Thomas Maclear
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.136
Summary:

Relating recent events in the latest Caffre war. [George] Childe has arrived and is engaged in preparing his rooms. Has had a letter from C. P. Smyth at Edinburgh. Price of commodities are rising rapidly at the Cape. Hopes that JH has taken expert medical advice.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4602

From:
E. L. B[?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
20 June [1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.1
Summary:

Many thanks for his help. Hopes to hear good news of his invalids.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2325

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.196
Summary:

Proceedings of R.S.L. sent to recently regenerated Poudois[?] Society. [Joseph] Kay's observations will be sent to all observatories. Discusses election of fellows to R.S.L., the successor to S. J. A. Compton (Lord Northampton), proposal for single building to house all scientific societies.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5514

From:
Sophie Beckedorff
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.4
Summary:

Will leave by the train he suggests and hopes to see him and his family on Wednesday 24 June.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4776

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.165
Summary:

Letter of introduction for Professor [J.?] Hoffer of Vienna.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5567

From:
Sir John Bell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.57
Summary:

Astronomical news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10985

From:
Antoine C. G. Jobert
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.331
Summary:

Is applying for the French Mastership at the Belfast Academy and would be pleased to receive a testimonial from JH. Is also inviting subscribers for a new work to be published later.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10235

From:
John E. Gray
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.122
Summary:

Saw a curious effect of some drawings on colored paper at Oxford. Thought JH may be interested.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14087

From:
Richard Jones
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 June 1846]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0306.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Wants to visit JH at Collingwood this weekend.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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