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Herschel11668

From:
James Maclaren
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 12.33
Summary:

Has received the Wellingtonia seeds safely and they seem all right. Glad to hear that the Paulownias have grown so well. Still has two camellias. Sorry to hear a poor account of his health. Hears reports of John Herschel [JH's son]. Own son has been called to the Bar.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10922

From:
James Rose Innes
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 10.268
Summary:

Was gratified to hear that JH had agreed to devote Wednesday to the examination of the physical and mathematical classes. Is grateful for JH's help and sacrifices.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4531

From:
John Bradley Harbord
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton
Summary:

Proposes the distinguishing terms for types of navigation: 'geo-navigation' and 'celo-navigation.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5866

From:
John Bullar
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.335
Summary:

Regarding poetry and JH's gift of some of his own.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9400

From:
John Fairbairn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.153
Summary:

The Papers have arrived safely. The frontier is quiet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12246

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.103
Summary:

A year has passed since he sent news of local events and people. Hopes JH's work is progressing well. Gives news of local happenings at Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12247

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-9-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.104
Summary:

The circumstance to which he alluded last week is thought to have taken place in 24 or 25 when the Slingsby family was at Farnham. Intends going to Paris for a few days at the end of this week.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12248

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-21
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.105
Summary:

Has not answered his letter as he was called to town. Has seen the solicitor who drew up the agreements for the letting of JH's property at Slough. The tenant can now be given notice. Would JH like JN to make it known that the property is now open to offer again?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12250

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-11-19
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.107
Summary:

The works JH directed to be sent to JN from the Board of Trade had arrived before Nelson returned to town. Hopes that JH will accept the contents of the enclosed packet. Can make any alteration to the size or power as desired.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12253

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-10-10
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.110
Summary:

Probably heard that JN has been over the channel for health reasons. Encloses a seed of a chestnut from Hougoumont. Hears good reports of JH's health.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12254

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-25
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.111
Summary:

Will be traveling abroad for health reasons, but will call at Collingwood on Wednesday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12255

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-30
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.112
Summary:

Gives more details of F. Charsley, the future tenant of JH's property at Slough. Hopes that Alexander Herschel will not strive to scale the skyscrapers of Switzerland.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12256

From:
John Henry Nelson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-2-12
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.113
Summary:

Regarding the late trial and the unsuitable tenant for JH's property.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4260

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses experiment.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4465

From:
John Lee
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
Harvard: Houghton AAH 67m-67 (107)
Summary:

Discusses books loaned to JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9724

From:
John P. Gassiot
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-7-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.71
Summary:

William Parsons (3rd Earl of Rosse), Edward Sabine and a few members of the Philosophical Club are coming to JG's house on Monday, and it would give much pleasure if JH would join them.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel10456

From:
John R. Hind
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
n.d.
Source of text:
RS:HS 9.334
Summary:

Discovered a telescopic comet on the confines of Camelopardes [sic] and Cassiopeia. Sends observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel7306

From:
John T. Delane
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-17
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.485
Summary:

Regrets that any letters of JH should have been neglected, but cannot undertake to open and read all letters addressed to him.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11490

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-23
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.403
Summary:

Can he recollect the origin of Table V in the Report of the Committee on Meteorology showing the elastic force of aqueous vapor? James Apjohn says JL calculated it but JL has no recollection. JL's mother is in a hopeless state.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11491

From:
John William Lubbock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[?]-12-3
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.404
Summary:

Many years ago JH questioned him about the calculation of the perturbations in an inclined orbit, the satellites of Herschel [Uranus] for example. Has only recently seen the light. Is now confident that he can calculate the perturbations of any planet in any orbit. Gives details and would be glad of JH's comments.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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