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LINNEAN2121

From:
Thomas Furly Forster
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
4 Nov 1822
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/22/45, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Death of his sister after a "long & very painful illness". Thanks for partridges, sorry to hear Smith is unwell. [Adam] Afzelius publishing a "Life of Linnaeus"; details of the work; wishes to know value of an English translation. Ambassador from Peru and some Spaniards are coming to dine with him today; they are doing "great good" there and have liberated all the children of slaves. Correction of plants names in 'Linum' and 'Limosella aquatica'.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel9407

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Fearon Fallows
Date:
[10 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 7.160 & 20.154
Summary:

Has delayed answering his letters owing to the health of his father. Grieves to hear of the health of FF. Board of Longitude are fully behind FF. Does not agree with some of FF's proposals.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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HENSLOW-5

From:
David Brewster
To:
J. S. Henslow
Date:
11 November 1822
Source of text:
Cambridge University Library MS Add. 8176: 10
Summary:

Letter of introduction for the Prince de Cimitil, and Prince de Casiati, who are spending a few days in Cambridge.

Contributor:
Henslow Correspondence Project

Herschel9045

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
William Whewell
Date:
[11 November 1822]
Source of text:
TC, Camb. Add. Ms.a.2077 (C: RS:HS 20.155)
Summary:

Thanks WW for drawing of Monte Rosa. Comments on a recent political election.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN882

From:
Sir Thomas Gery Cullum
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
11 Nov 1822
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/13/75, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Cullum writes: augmented Dawson Turner's "amazing" collection of autographs with letters from [Thomas] Pennant, Gough, Granger, Huddersford, Percy, [John] Latham, and others, Turner is considering publishing them. [James] Sowerby's death "a loss to science". Recently suffered a severe attack of vertigo and faintness which has been treated with leeches to the temples, blood letting from his arm, and two blisters on his back, but now on laying down has a general sinking uneasiness in the thorax and abdomen.

Transcribes paragraph from letter dated 9 January 1809 sent to him by Charles Miller [(c 1739-1817)], only son of Philip Miller, of the positive effects he gained from "friction or rather what in the East is called shampooing" following a paralytic stroke. Transcribes paragraph from a letter dated 28 February 1785 sent to him by his brother [Sir John Cullum, 6th baronet (1733-1785)], recounting a meeting with Smith shortly after his purchase of the Linnaean collections. [Joseph] Sabine intending to publish an account of [James] Dickson; recalls his first meeting and early memories of Dickson. Had hoped [Thomas] Rackett would receive a considerable legacy from old Mrs Garrick [Eva Marie Veigel (1724-1822), wife of the actor David Garrick] but it will not exceed £100.

F H Bathwell writes: thanks Smith for his letter, and is gratified that Smith is pleased with what has been done on his part.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel14651

From:
Mary Pitt Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[12 November 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0621.6; Reel 1086
Summary:

Visited Langton family. Visitors at Slough. Elizabeth Langton is staying with MH. Hopes to make peace between Elizabeth and her cousins. JH's rooms 'over the way' are almost finished. Still grieving for William Herschel. Concerned at not hearing from JH's aunt.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5805

From:
John Brinkley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[13 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.275
Summary:

Is extremely sorry to hear the news of the death of William Herschel. Regarding F. W. Bessel's polar distances in relation to his own, and possible reasons for their difference. Has been working on the Greenwich observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

DCP-LETT-3

From:
Erasmus Alvey Darwin
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
14 Nov 1822
Source of text:
DAR 204: 3
Summary:

EAD wants changes made and shelves built to improve the laboratory at the Mount [Darwin residence]; sends drawings and will bring chemical instruments, a book, and his record of experiments done in his chemistry course.

He has now been matriculated.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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Faraday0185

From:
William Henry
To:
Michael Faraday
Date:
14 November 1822
Source of text:
MU MS 173
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel12425

From:
George Peacock
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.283
Summary:

About the election to fill vacancies at Cambridge University.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12528

From:
Marc August Pictet
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[19 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.398
Summary:

Thanks JH for the books sent, and describes the work at Geneva in making geodesic measurements.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6722

From:
Humphry Davy
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[21 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 6.39
Summary:

Returning sincere thanks for the memorial inscribed with the name of JH's illustrious father. It rests with JH and his companions how posterity will judge the present age.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2304

From:
Archibald Menzies
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
23 Nov 1822
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/24/24, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Asks Smith to compose an epitath for [James] Dickson.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel4067

From:
Matilda Parry
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.142
Summary:

Thanks Herschel family for aid given to care for Hannah Scull, a disabled orphan in the care of the Parrys. Details process of getting legal permission to find a permanent home for the child.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1592

From:
[Johann] D[ietrich] Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1822]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0886
Summary:

Following the death of JH's father, William, JDH comments on Caroline Herschel's arrival in Hanover, and expresses his concern about the situation of JH's mother.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel12190

From:
Molyneux & Cope
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 November 1822]
Source of text:
RS:HS 13.48
Summary:

Sending their account for J. J. Littrow's astronomical clock, now packed and shipped.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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