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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
25] February [1840
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.10 (C: RS:HS 25.9.4)
Summary:

Alerts RS to the fact that there is an 'underhand sale' of the prints of [H. W.] Pickersgill's portrait of JH going on, as JH's cousin bought one.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 March 1840]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.12 (C: RS:HS 25.9.5)
Summary:

JH concerned not so much that a few copies of the print of JH's portrait may have been sold, but that the plate itself may have been stolen and sold. Seems relieved to know that the plate was left with the printer, not the engraver. Asks RS to make an inquiry with the printer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1840-4
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.14 (C: RS:HS 25.9.6)
Summary:

Thanks RS for all the trouble he took with the problem of his portrait. Is anxious to see the specimens of the engraved nebulae of which RS spoke, but confesses little hope in photographic 'reverses' of pencil drawings. Has installed his family at Collingwood.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[25 June 1841]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.16 (C: RS:HS 25.9.7)
Summary:

Thanks RS for the news of Francis Baily; requests an update on his condition. Criticizes 'reduced map' prepared by [James] Basire. Has drawn up a catalogue to go with his paper, as RS requested, arranged in regions. Praises William Whewell's choice of a bride.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[12 January 1842]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0384; Reel 1054 (Cdraft: RS:HS 25.15.11)
Summary:

Is insistent that JH cannot perform the functions of Foreign Secretary [of the R.A.S.] as he has too much to do already, and has had to give up much of his personal scientific correspondence.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
1844
Source of text:
RS:HS 25.9.12
Summary:

Very upset at an attack launched against JH in a manner that denigrates JH's father, William Herschel, in the process.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.34 (C: RS:HS 25.9.13)
Summary:

Discusses controversy between [George] Bishop and [W. R.] Dawes. Recommends that the R.A.S. publish a paper by Dawes correcting errors in the published work. Wants to purchase some of Francis Baily's books. Mentions RS's work on the standard of length.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.35 (C: RS:HS 25.9.15)
Summary:

Has mislaid RS's letter and forgotten the question RS asked concerning Baily's print. Asks him to refresh his memory. Could not get to the sale [of Francis Baily's books]. Gives the works of Baily that he wants to purchase.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.36 (C: RS:HS 25.9.16)
Summary:

Requests RS to let him know how much JH owes him for the books by Francis Baily, which RS purchased for him. Has received RS's pamphlet [on the Liverpool Observatory].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.37 (C: RS:HS 22.215 & 25.9.17)
Summary:

Put no confidence in [Francesco] DeVico's drawing of the nebula of Orion. JH has a better one now at the engravers. Notes that DeVico has left out the 'real' 6th star in 'Trapezio.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[2 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.23 (C: RS:HS 25.9.8)
Summary:

Requests information from RS on the life of Francis Baily for a biographical sketch JH was asked to draw up for a special meeting of the R.A.S.]

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[12 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.24 (C: RS:HS 25.9.9)
Summary:

Sent his letter of 2 Oct. to Woburn Place. Has since learned that RS moved to Reading. Requests again information on the life of Francis Baily, especially on Baily's pendulum experiments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 October 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.26 (C: RS:HS 25.9.10)
Summary:

Thanks RS for his letter on Francis Baily. Wants a copy of the engraving of Baily's portrait that RS is preparing, and thinks RS ought to make arrangements for its distribution among R.A.S. members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[17 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.29 (C: RS:HS 25.9.11)
Summary:

Does not think Francis Baily's relatives should take part in JH's presentation on Baily to the R.A.S., but if they have asked to do so, they should not be refused. Would like a copy of Caroline Herschel's silhouette. Is'facing the engraver's hands' with his nebula, and must get the plate of JH's portrait, which RS placed at the disposal of the Duke of Northumberland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[21 November 1844]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.30 (Adraft 3pp RS:HS 16.31; C: RS:HS 25.9.14)
Summary:

Adds remarks to his previous comments [JH 1344-11-17] on Francis Baily's relatives participating in the memorial to Baily.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[19 January 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 23:5
Summary:

Cannot attend the testimonial committee meeting, but recommends that for a R.A.S. testimonial, a well written parchment would be far more effective than a bound book.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 March 1845]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.39 (C: RS:HS 25.9.18)
Summary:

Will help with the dispute between [W. R.] Dawes and [George] Bishop, provided certain things are understood by all the parties involved; enumerates these. Will speak as discretely as he can with [W. S.] Stratford.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[1845-4-22 or later]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.33
Summary:

On Francis Baily's titles and on how to get a print with Baily's picture, autograph, and name in regular capitals. Explains remarks he made in a controversy with T. R. Robinson and published in the Athenaeum [Autumn, 1843] about JH's father's telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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
From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Richard Sheepshanks
Date:
[7 January 1846]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.43 (C: RS:HS 25.9.24)
Summary:

Thanks RS for his brochure [on the affairs of the Liverpool Observatory?].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project