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Herschel10943

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.287
Summary:

JH will hear in due course of the resignation of Mr. Young, the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst. Thinks something must be done quickly to improve matters.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10944

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
Date:
[2 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.288 & 22.248
Summary:

Received his note this morning, the first tidings he had heard of the matter. Gives his own opinion of the matter. Would have liked to have conferred with him. His neighbors are away so has been unable to consult them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10371

From:
William Henry Harvey
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.251
Summary:

Chair of Botany at Edinburgh is now vacant and Joseph Hooker intends applying for it. Would be grateful if JH would supply a testimonial for Hooker. There is only one other candidate for the position.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2305

From:
Edward Sabine
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.176
Summary:

Consulting with [Adolphe] Quetelet regarding some magnetic instruments. Discusses reply of Treasury regarding various endeavors. Discusses shipping charges on Russian materials.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12533

From:
Henry Piddington
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.403
Summary:

Is sending JH some powder that HP thinks might be a good compound for polishing telescope specula.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10945

From:
Henry Anthony Jeffreys
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.289
Summary:

Was at Hawkhurst for a few days but was unable to call on JH. Further regarding the case of the Medical Officer for Hawkhurst, Mr. Young.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14332

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0494; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks for inspecting WS's [manuscript] and noting errors. Computations by Mr. Hinde [J. R. Hind?] from observations of Gamma Virginis by WS.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10442

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.320
Summary:

Sends a copy of an ephemeris of Biela's comet for November and December.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12198

From:
Ottaviano F. Mossotti
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.55
Summary:

Sending one of his own books for the R.A.S. and one of his memoirs, also one for JH. Is lacking part of his set of the Memoirs of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3699

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[14 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.42 (C: RS:HS 25.9.19)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the engraving [of JH's portrait?]. Who should receive copies? Suggests that the 'Knight of C. Hill' [Sir James South and his Campden Hill Observatory] 'is not worth your powder.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel122

From:
George Biddell Airy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
RGO 6.675.530
Summary:

Is not clear what the statement from Robert Peel means [see JH's 1845-9-29 or earlier].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8779

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

At WH's request [see WH's 1845-8-27], JH writes in support of WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, as a candidate for the chair of botany at Edinburgh University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8780

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Sir William J. Hooker
Date:
[19 September 1845]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

[Responding to WH's 1845-8-27], has been slow in writing recommendation [see JH's 1845-9-19] for WH's son, Joseph D. Hooker, because, not having met WH's son, wished to get judgment from James Ross. Enclosing Ross's very complimentary letter.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

SOMERVILLE284

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
John Herschel
Date:
20 Sep 1845
Source of text:
HS 16.351, RS
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Brigitte Stenhouse

Herschel2660

From:
Mary Somerville
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[20 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.351
Summary:

Discusses light experiments, which 'amused' her during summer. Has heard no scientific news lately. Describes summer in Rome.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10576

From:
Sir William J. Hooker
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
21 September [1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.454
Summary:

Is grateful for JH's testimonial for his son Joseph. Wishes the Herschels would come and look around Kew. Regarding the Cape bulbs. Has no official person to collect seeds.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10443

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[24 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.321
Summary:

Has just completed the orbit for the binary star Mu2 Bootis. Sends details. Could not send his notice of Biela's comet to W. R. Dawes as he did not know his address.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4277

From:
William Henry Smyth
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.282
Summary:

J. R. Hind determined orbit of Mu2 Boötes using JH method.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14280

From:
Alexander F. Ridgway
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0444; Reel 1093
Summary:

[Printed notice] Latest developments at Royal Agricultural and Commercial Society of British Guiana, including plans to form branch in London. Observer for Astronomical and Meteorological Society recently sailed for British Guiana with full complement of instruments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2053

From:
Josiah Quincy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 September 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.396
Summary:

Sends memoir of James Grahame. Asks JH to distribute copies to JH's friends. If JH thinks it appropriate, he may place copies at bookseller's as well.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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