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Faraday4670u

From:
Michael Faraday
To:
John Frederick William Herschel
Date:
Between 1825 and 1835
Source of text:
UTA Herschel Papers M187
Summary:

No summary available.

Contributor:
Faraday Project

Herschel9891

From:
C. Goring
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1825-1
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.225
Summary:

Query regarding the diagrams in one of JH's articles in R.S.P.T. Has purchased one of the compound lenses on JH's recommendation, and relates some experiments with it. Would be pleased for JH to call at his house.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8020

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[1825 to 1827]-[?]-2
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.288
Summary:

Encloses paper sent by Mr. Perkins for R.S.L, and impression just received from printer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel3954

From:
Caroline Lucretia Herschel
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 January 1825]
Source of text:
unknown
Summary:

Completing the catalogue of 2500 nebulae. Impressed with a French biography of William Herschel, although CH notes a few occasions where 'too great a stress is laid on the assistance of others.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11501

From:
Francis Lunn
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
14 January [1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.413
Summary:

Their letters have missed more than once, and JH's last letter is now at the Return Office. Would like to see this letter to learn JH's views on the article on Heat. Gives own ideas how article should be written, too busy himself, so hopes JH can write it, or does he know any other person?

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel1205

From:
James Hudson
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
1825 -1-16
Source of text:
RS:HS B26.26
Summary:

Sends JH a sketch of an experiment already made.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9892

From:
C. Goring
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[18 January 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.226
Summary:

Is grateful for his letter and also for the brochure. Sees the folly of his own impatience. Regarding object glasses of telescopes.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5681

From:
Johann Elert Bode
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[28 January 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.169
Summary:

Will receive 1827 Astronomical Yearbook through Mr. Hunnemann. Would be glad if he could hurry up the Parramatta Observations from K. L. C. Rümker. Various queries regarding publications.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel5809

From:
John Brinkley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[29 January 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 4.279
Summary:

Notes and comparisons for their recent observations of stars. Was interested in the account of Henry Kater's collimator and hopes it will be adapted for Greenwich.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel2099

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[30 January 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 14.348
Summary:

Still anxious to become a fellow of the R.S.L. Thanks JH for offer. Would like to be elected before end of present session.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14287

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[3 February 1825]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-0449; Reel 1093
Summary:

Thanks JH for introducing WR's paper on photometer to R.S.L. council. Sends drawing of instrument and alterations to WR's paper that resulted from improvements in instrument.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel14794

From:
William Ritchie
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[5 February 1825]
Source of text:
TxU:H/M-1212; Reel 1060
Summary:

Suggested improvements to John Leslie's photometer.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8095

From:
Franz Xaver von Zach
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.361
Summary:

Comments on a variety of topics about various scientific persons on the Continent, on JH's travels in Europe, on ways to send packets between England and Europe, and on FZ's copy of the Nautical Almanac, which FZ has not yet received. Makes comparisons between his and JH's barometer, offers some comet observations, and talks about the appropriate date for Easter. Awaits JH's double star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8010

From:
William Hyde Wollaston
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[7 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 18.278
Summary:

Sends drawings associated with WW's paper and passed by [R.S.L.] Council for printing, and memoir from M. A. Pictet.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel4948

From:
Giovanni B. Amici
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[11 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 1.335
Summary:

Giving details of Giuseppe Bianchi's barometer. Regarding the experiments of Leopoldo Nobili on the electrization of mercury. Gives tables of star observations.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9987

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[14 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.322
Summary:

About lodgings in London [see JG's 1824-12-31], JG's writing, and his 'love affairs.'

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel6162

From:
Peter Barlow
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[16 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 3.288
Summary:

Regarding his own experiments with revolving balls.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel9988

From:
James Grahame
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[22 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 8.323
Summary:

More about lodgings in London [see JG's 1825-2-14], and about books JG and JH have read [letter completed 1825-3-9].

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel8452

From:
James South
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26?] February 1825
Source of text:
RS:HS 16.433
Summary:

Reports on some observations from JS's observatory near Paris and on his contacts with the Paris Observatory. Relays to JH a request from Alexander von Humboldt for barometric observations. Invites JH to visit.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project

Herschel11193

From:
Joshua King
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[26 February 1825]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.83
Summary:

Has recently discovered in Cumberland a rich vein of cobalt, which is mixed with iron. Would like his opinion whether these ores can be easily separated. Can send him a specimen if required.

Contributor:
John Herschel Project
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