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From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[23 November] 1826
Source of text:
RS:HS B27.6
Summary:

Is anxious to talk to JH about the matter of Charles Babbage's election. Believes Babbage being out of town is best, thereby leaving matters in the hands of his friends.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 March 1828]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.449
Summary:

Introduces botanist [Nathaniel] Wallich in letter. Any kindness shown him will be appreciated. Discusses some matters of geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 December 1832]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.451
Summary:

Introduces JH to a Sanskrit professor. Has heard JH may travel to the Cape, but thinks family matters may deter him from going.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 November 1834]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.452
Summary:

Wants advice on reading thermometers and barometers. Asks for some temperature readings JH made. Will send some Calcutta newspapers. Invites Herschel's to dinner.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.453
Summary:

Sends the thermometers he made at sea. Made them as accurately as he could. Introduces Lady William Bentinck.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 December 1835]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.454
Summary:

Discusses readings made by his barometer and that sent from the Observatory by Charles Babbage. Sends publications concerning a new fossil and on geology.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 December 1836]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.450
Summary:

Introduces [Charles?] Cameron. Received angry and excited letter from Charles Babbage. Discusses barometers. Heard Herschels may be travelling to Rio de Janeiro.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 June 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.455
Summary:

Hopes Lady Herschel is well soon. Meeting of JH and ER in England must be postponed. Visiting his family soon. Hopes to see Italy and Germany.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1847]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.456
Summary:

Sorry he did not see JH in London. Hopes JH will support John Lefevre for a position at the University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 December 1849]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.457
Summary:

Will gather information JH requested. It may be difficult to change the Indian appointment to Bengal of JH's son [William].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 January 1850]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.458
Summary:

Has no information to send yet. JH should not be too hopeful of changing the appoint to Bengal of his son [William James].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.459
Summary:

Saw [Richard] Jones and stopped letter he was sending to Lord John [Russell]. Has consulted [John] Lefevre. Needs to tell JH what passed between [Sir William] Hodges and Lord John.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.460
Summary:

Sends proposed letter to Lord John [Russell]. Wants it signed by George Peacock, William Whewell, [John] Lefevre, JH, and the archbishop. [William] Hodges will deliver it.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 July 1851]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.461
Summary:

Hopes archbishop will sign the letter. [John] Lefevre will have a good copy made for presentation to Lord John [Russell]. Will arrange delivery with [William] Hodges when all signatures are received.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 January 1852]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.462
Summary:

Has sent three letters of introduction for JH's son [William J. Herschel?]. Says he will be accepted in the best society because of his accomplishments and name.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 January 1857]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.463
Summary:

Sends information concerning India in response to letter of JH's son. [Sir Charles Edward] Trevelyan has printed such information occasionally. Many do not see the importance of India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1859]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.464
Summary:

Has shown JH's son's letter to [C. E.] Trevelyan and encloses his reply. Affairs in India may become more dangerous.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 January 1865]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14. 465
Summary:

Thanks JH for copy of [John] Davy's letter. Is sorry to see Charles Babbage pursuing old disputes in his recent publication. Wife's health is failing.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 August 1868]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.466
Summary:

Wants information for Sir Edward Colebrooke on the involvement of his father [H. T. Colebrooke] in the formation of the Royal Astronomical Society. Cannot ask Charles Babbage because his memory is poor.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project