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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
9] October [1834
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.2; Reel 1089
Summary:

Extract from JH's journal on voyage to Cape of Good Hope, showing barometer and thermometer readings from 23 Nov. 1833 (Lat. 33˚20' N) to 5 Jan. 1834 (Lat 31˚30' S). Compares these to ER's thermometer and R.S.L. standard thermometer. Will accompany ER to [Cape] observatory next week. Please conduct barometer and temperature observations on ER's return trip [to India].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[28 October 1834]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.1; Reel 1089
Summary:

Compares readings of JH's and ER's barometers to those of Cape Observatory and of R.S.L. Observations of sea surface temperatures made by JH during voyage to Cape of Good Hope. Returns manuscripts.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[8 June 1842]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.3; Reel 1089
Summary:

Welcomes ER back to England. Met ER's host, Charles Babbage, at Greenwich yesterday. Wants to visit before ER departs for Geneva, but JH's wife is ill. Based on accounts of Geneva by ER's wife, JH sent three oldest daughters and their governess to spend summer there.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 July 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0475; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Richard Jones?] agreed to prepare letter to Lord John [Russell?] but not to send it. Now learns that meeting is scheduled for tomorrow. Agrees with JH and [William] Empson that [Thomas] Maclear's work should be rewarded, but wants to move more deliberately.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[9 October 1851]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.4; Reel 1089
Summary:

Mr. Hodges will arrive at Benenden tonight. JH is visiting Collingwood for weekend to conduct parish business. Explains efforts to get assignment of JH's son William changed to Bengal. Asks ER to help.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[17 June 1853]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0359; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.16)
Summary:

Considering character of Lord A. [Aberdeen?], JH and wife believe that any letter on behalf of James [C. Stewart?] should come to Lord A. from Sir J. Graham or another public figure and should describe recent events with Lord Derby. Comments on examination system in India.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[29 July 1855]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.5; Reel 1089
Summary:

Thanks for ER's help in obtaining appointment for Duncan Stewart. JH has been unable to stand up for five months; must write in supine position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
[Sir] Edward Ryan
Date:
[13 January 1865]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0765.6; Reel 1089
Summary:

Encloses published letter of 20 Dec. 1864 from JH to editors of Philosophical Magazine and Journal concerning Charles Babbage, who 'revived this miserable subject' of 1826 dispute between W. H. Wollaston and Humphry Davy regarding Babbage's candidacy for R.S.L. secretaryship.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project