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LINNEAN1575

From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Pleasance Smith
Date:
24 Jun 1823
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/126, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

His visit to Sunninghill, [Berkshire], to visit his cousins [the Kindersleys]; the children. Attended last Linnean Society meeting of the season. Botanised at Soho Square and saw Belzoni's "famous sarcophagus" at the British Museum. Regathered his strength following cholera attack with milk and rose conserve. His time at Upton and Hale's End, [Essex], with the Forsters: attended a Quaker's meeting at Plaistow, [Essex]; saw Mr and Mrs Dimsdale. Invited by [Francis Leggatt] Chantrey [(1781-1841), sculptor] to discuss his bust.

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel5238

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[27 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.184
Summary:

Has had a meeting with the Chancellor of the Exchequer concerning his calculating machine. Is to get financial assistance from the government. Hopes to see JH on Monday night.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8437

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 June 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.418
Summary:

Discusses various apparent errors JS has been detecting in observing double stars with two different telescopes. Assures JH that no serious problems exist.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5239

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[2 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.185
Summary:

Is sending the agreement between the government and CB regarding payment for work on the calculating machine.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN1576

From:
Sir James Edward Smith
To:
Pleasance Smith
Date:
3 Jul 1823
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/19/127, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Sir Thomas and Lady Cullum "tolerably well", though Sir Thomas had an eruption in his legs. Account of remainder of his time in London, including his meeting with [Francis Leggatt] Chantrey [(1781-1841), sculptor]; breakfasted with [Thomas] Forster, who is forced to give up Bleak Hall; attended dinner at Mr Malkin's. Visited Ickworth and Mr Barnwell with Lady Cullum; too much Portugal laurel.

[Letter incomplete: folio[s] presumed destroyed]

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel5240

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[5 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.186
Summary:

Has signed the paper regarding the machine and is returning it. Regarding its publicity with Members of Parliament.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5241

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[9 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.187
Summary:

Regarding the paper on the machine for the Treasury. Will postpone his visit to Slough.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14116

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1823 to 1825]-7-9
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0341.1; Reel 1087
Summary:

Will follow JH's instructions. Expects to find inst[rument?] at home of Mr. Mowman or at Leicester Square.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3814

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 July 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Hopes to receive more correspondence from JH. Often wishes that she could be with JH in order to ensure that he will not overwork himself like William Herschel did.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2992

From:
Wilhelm Struve
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[15 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 17.104
Summary:

With the departure of [Otto von] Kotzebue, WS takes the opportunity to send JH volumes of Dorpat observations. Requests notification if volumes do not arrive.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5242

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.188
Summary:

There is to be a sale of pictures, including one of JH; would he like it? Has not heard anything from the Treasury yet regarding payment of his money. Plans for projected holiday.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9980

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.315
Summary:

Is coming to London and wants to see JH.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5243

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Charles Babbage
Date:
[29 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.189
Summary:

Regarding the Chancellor of the Exchequer and the calculating machine. Recent astronomical observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8244

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Henry Kater
Date:
[31 July 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 19.51 (C: RS:HS 20.165)
Summary:

'Our micrometer screws' are not in error. F. G. W. Struve's star measurements using Josef Fraunhofer's repeating micrometer agree well with JH's. So error must be in HK's observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4055

From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
Date:
[1 August 1823]
Source of text:
TxU:H/L-0568; Reel 1058
Summary:

Researching double stars. Comparing his finding to William Herschel's, finds that most are compatible. The 40-ft. reflector is unusable, but hopes to try the 20-ft. Heard that WH's papers will be translated into German; wishes Johann Pfaff to undertake it. Asks CH to send him a copy of the finished translation.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2879

From:
Heinrich Christian Schumacher
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[8 August 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 15.370
Summary:

[J. W. A.] Pfaff plans to publish a translation and edition of all William Herschel's papers. Requests a catalogue of those papers and permission to publish a biography of his later years.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

LINNEAN2270

From:
Sir William Jackson Hooker
To:
Sir James Edward Smith
Date:
8 Aug 1823
Source of text:
GB-110/JES/COR/23/9, The Linnean Society of London
Summary:

Enquires lowest price of "Flora Graeca". Anxiously awaiting publication of "English flora", hopes it is before second edition of his "Flora Scotia".

Contributor:
The Linnean Society of London

Herschel5244

From:
Charles Babbage
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 2.190
Summary:

Has purchased the picture for £8. Will be at Birmingham tomorrow.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8438

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[10 August 1823]
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.419
Summary:

Reports on various observations of double stars that JS has made. Asks JH to check some of JS's results.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3815

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 August 1823]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Assures JH that she will send Johann Pfaff's German translation of William Herschel's papers as soon as they are published.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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