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From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.94
Summary:

Tells of James Ross's broken instrument at the Cape and of efforts to send new equipment to him. Speaks of [Francis] Beaufort's magnetic observations at sea. Has looked for the memorial in the Athenaeum but does not believe it was published there. Does not know if Humphrey Lloyd is getting married.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1840-6]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.100
Summary:

Announces that the Quarterly Review has approved JH's article for immediate publication. Relays the message that JH should finish it as soon as possible.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[1840-6]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.20741 (RS:HS 22.47 & 22.36)
Summary:

Gives JH's new address in Hawkhurst. Bring Mr. Bunt's planetarium when WW comes to Hawkhurst. Announces new photographic results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
2 June [1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/3.5 verso; Reel 7
Summary:

Encloses seven notes from J. C. Ross to Edward Sabine and FB.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Adolphe Quetelet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.219
Summary:

Still waits for the instrument that Edward Sabine had built. Wishes to make actinometer observations but has no instrument. Asks JH to have one made. Sends observations from Italy trip to Sabine to present to R.S.L. Continues horary observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
John Frederick William Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
4 June 1840
Source of text:
MM/16/137, Royal Society
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Royal Society
From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.137
Summary:

Explains results obtained by R.S.L. subcommittee considering state of meteorological journal published in R.S.P.T. Wonders about feasibility of establishing 'simple but accurate meteorological register' under public authority.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Augustus De Morgan
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.184
Summary:

Possible to purchase 12 postage covers for 11d in the Strand. Points out an apparent error in one of JH's books on sound. How does an open pipe vibrate? Regarding the private character of J. L. Lagrange.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.95
Summary:

Says the needle of a magnetic instrument has been made heavier as requested by ES. Mentions other instruments and their performances. Remarks on the Quarterly [Review].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.96
Summary:

Gentleman from Holland, sent by his King, has arrived and is eager to learn about and set up a magnetic observatory in Holland and two or three more in the Dutch colonies. Is excited about the possibility of a South American station. Believes it possible that in a few years there will be maps of all the oceans.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.97
Summary:

Desires that JH read the enclosed work by Mrs. Sabine about Antarctica.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Francis Baily
Date:
[8 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.183 (C: RS:HS 25.8.28)
Summary:

Invitation to Hawkhurst. Has plenty of R.S.L. work to keep him from his observational work. Question of a new observatory. Has had letter from Wilhelm Struve regarding the fifteen-inch object glass.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.98
Summary:

Encloses some comments of Archibald Smith about C. F. Gauss's General Theory. Believes Smith plans to go on an expedition. Mentions two new magnetometers, the building of a Cape observatory, and the recommendation to the Parliament of Holland to build an observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
James David Forbes
Date:
[10 June 1840]
Source of text:
St. Andrews 34 (Adraft: TxU:H/L-0158 & -0145.2; Reel 1054 & C: RS:HS 22.44)
Summary:

R.S.L. will deviate from its intellectual purpose whenever it meddles in practical observations. Proper role for R.S.L. is to suggest goals and methods and to reward discoveries. Recommends discontinuing meteorological observations at Somerset House; other stations now provide better data. If R.S.L. insists on establishing a meteorological register, JH suggests one like that of J. F. Daniell.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
William Henry Fitton
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.238
Summary:

Is grateful for his paper on the solar spectrum. Hopes he will continue his experiments with light so that posterity may benefit, as would have been the case if Smithson Tennant had persisted with his efforts. Regarding some of the geological theories of the times. Hopes JH will come and stay with them. R. I. Murchison is on the continent.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
James David Forbes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS MM.16.138 (C inc: TxU:H/M-0145.3; Reel 1087)
Summary:

Describes difficulties in attempting to produce good meteorological register and establish national meteorological observatory.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.99
Summary:

Thanks JH for reading Mrs. Sabine's work. Discusses the work of C. F. Gauss and his observations regarding the southern hemisphere.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Noel Paymal Lerebours
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 June 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.471
Summary:

Has received no reply to his previous letters so probably gave an incorrect address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Francis Beaufort
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 June 1840]
Source of text:
RAS:JH Archive 4/1.9; Reel 7 & ACC: Hydrographic Office Letter Book
Summary:

No objection to JH publishing soundings of J. C. Ross. FB will send JH detailed records of these. Any letters to Ross must arrive by 18 June for dispatch to Hobart Town. FB has copies of Thomas Maclear's correspondence about magnetic observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Unidentified
Date:
[15 June 1840]
Source of text:
BostonPubLib Ms.Eng. 397
Summary:

Has no objection to the recipient's republication of the 'Examples of the Differ. & Integl Calculus by Mr. Peacock,' to which JH contributed.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project