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Herschel5926

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[6 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.49
Summary:

Regarding the plan of the tables for the places of the principal stars. Will be unable to attend the meeting of council on Friday. Will send memorandum for discussion.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5927

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.50
Summary:

Wishes to resign from the secretaryship of the Astronomical Society.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11328

From:
Joseph Johann Littrow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.234
Summary:

Has he received the copies of the Vienna Observations? Encloses a small pamphlet of interest to mariners. What does he think of Josef Fraunhofer's micrometer for observing double stars? Is writing this letter on his birthday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3405

From:
Schenck & Co.
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.173
Summary:

Mr. Schenck will consider favorably proposition made when JH passed through Berne, provided it is compatible with S's position and suitable for a married man.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12424

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[17 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.282
Summary:

Observatory plans are progressing well; GP also sends some Cambridge University news.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8055

From:
Thomas Young
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[25 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.322
Summary:

Next meeting of Board of Longitude.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5928

From:
Francis Baily
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.51
Summary:

Regarding the method of dispatch of papers for foreign members.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9276

From:
Gilbert Elliot, Second Earl of Minto
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 March 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.32
Summary:

Has had a letter from [J. C.?] Schenk of which he encloses a copy as it was possibly intended for JH. Will be pleased to hear about his expedition to Monta Rosa. Has found new method of estimating the mean temperature of the air. Was too late to see Vesuvius in eruption. Let him know if he wishes to say anything to Schenk.

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John Herschel Project
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