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Herschel9456

From:
Charles Few
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.202
Summary:

Check for the purchase money satisfactory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8996

From:
Lord John Russell
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.21 (C: RS:HS 22.39)
Summary:

Has decided to appoint five teachers for the Government Schools at the Cape. Three have visited him. Asks JH about the remaining two.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12934

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
1840-2
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0346; Reel 1054
Summary:

Appeals to JR on behalf of Andries Stockenström, whose dismissal from Cape Colony created grief. Stockenström is ready to resign that office if he can do so in a manner that permits him to continue his career in government.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel867

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 4.19
Summary:

JH is concerned about MH's health, especially her sore teeth; JH sends along some letters, and reports that all are well at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8997

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.22
Summary:

Is sending further testimonials as a candidate for teaching at the Cape of Good Hope. Laments his financial condition. Thanks JH for his encouragement.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8998

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[2 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.23
Summary:

Is in communication, as requested, with Mr. Train and Thomas McBean about their candidacy for teaching at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9244

From:
F. M. Eardley-Wilmot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.1
Summary:

Weather has been unsuitable for using the actinometers. Sends a small parcel of geological specimens. J. H. Lefroy is in a very good situation at Longwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6048

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.174
Summary:

Has had a letter from H. C. Schumacher announcing his discovery of a new comet in Draco. There is to be a R.S.L. Council on Thursday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel842

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Margaret Brodie Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
JHS 3.18
Summary:

About buying horses, and closing the deal to buy Collingwood. JH refers to an enclosure about anti-slavery.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9000

From:
Thomas McBean
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.25
Summary:

Sends further testimonials on behalf of his candidacy for a position teaching in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Describes himself as 'an unfortunate man of genius.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9001

From:
Francis Tudhope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.26
Summary:

Inquires as to the salary he would receive if selected to teach in one of the new Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope. Supplies further testimonials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2194

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Lord John Russell
Date:
[5 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.438
Summary:

Attests to the honorable personal character of Captain Andries Stockenström. Wishes the circumstances of his dismissal could be remedied.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2801

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.81
Summary:

Believes Treasury will cover all expenses. The application for a Cairo observatory looks promising and H. C. Oersted is eager to set up a station in Copenhagen. Writes of the instrument requests of other stations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9003

From:
Mrs. A. W[auchope?]
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.31
Summary:

Writes favorably on behalf of the qualifications of T. J. Paterson for a teaching position at the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10535

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas Hodgkin
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.412 & 22.40
Summary:

Has written a letter to Lord John Russell outlining the case of Andries Stockenström. Does not wish to become involved in Cape politics or the affairs of the Anti-Slavery Society much as he appreciates their importance.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9002

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Thomas McBean
Date:
[7 February 1840]
Source of text:
UCT JH Letters A1.28
Summary:

Tactfully explains to TM why he cannot recommend him for a teaching position in the Government Schools at the Cape of Good Hope.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6049

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.175
Summary:

JH did not miss anything by being absent from the council meetings of the R.S.L. and R.A.S.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11451

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.364
Summary:

Sends a copy of the report, which he has looked over with P. M. Roget. S. H. Christie seems averse to altering it. Thinks it important to make observations of the temperature with barometric readings in balloon ascents. Only readings by J. L. Gay-Lussac at present.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6417

From:
William Benjamin Carpenter
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 5.185
Summary:

Sending copies of the reviews of his work, which has been attacked in some quarters. Would like JH's views on two of the chapters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6050

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[9 February 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 22.42
Summary:

Will attend R.A.S council and stay with FB; question of expulsion of three members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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